Band Good Morning
Band Good Morning is a beginner-level compound in the powerlifting category that primarily works the hamstrings. It also recruits the glutes and lower back. It is performed with resistance bands.
How to do it
- 1Using a 41 inch band, stand on one end, spreading your feet a small amount. Bend at the hips to loop the end of the band behind your neck. This will be your starting position.
- 2Keeping your legs straight, extend through the hips to come to a near vertical position.
- 3Ensure that you do not round your back as you go down back to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary muscles in filled badges, secondary in grey. Tap for more exercises per muscle.
Tips and common mistakes
- •Keep your core braced and your spine neutral throughout the movement.
- •Add load only once you complete all reps with good form — progressive overload.
- •Initiate the pull from the target muscle rather than jerking with body momentum.
- •Prioritize full range of motion over heavy weight with partial reps.
Sets and reps
For strength: 3–5 sets × 2–5 reps with 2–4 minutes rest. For technique, keep volume moderate and quality high.