Bodyweight Good Mornings:
- Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart.
- Hand Position: Place hands on hips or behind your head.
- Hinge: Push hips back, keeping back flat and chest up.
- Lowering: Bend until your torso is parallel to the ground.
- Return: Drive hips forward to stand up.
Dumbbell Good Mornings:
- Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides or resting on your shoulders.
- Hand Position: Hold dumbbells securely.
- Hinge: Push hips back, keeping back flat and chest up.
- Lowering: Bend until your torso is parallel to the ground.
- Return: Drive hips forward to stand up.
Barbell Good Mornings:
- Bar Position: Ensure the barbell is on your traps, not your neck.
- Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell on traps (not neck).
- Hand Position: Grip barbell securely with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Hinge: Push hips back, keeping back flat and chest up.
- Lowering: Bend until your torso is parallel to the ground.
- Return: Drive hips forward to stand up.
Tips:
- Breathing: Inhale as you lower, exhale as you rise.
- Core Engagement: Keep core tight throughout.
- Avoid: Rounding your back or overextending.