Good Morning
Good Morning is a intermediate-level compound in the powerlifting category that primarily works the hamstrings. It also recruits the abs, glutes and lower back. It is performed with barbell.
How to do it
- 1Begin with a bar on a rack at shoulder height. Rack the bar across the rear of your shoulders as you would a power squat, not on top of your shoulders. Keep your back tight, shoulder blades pinched together, and your knees slightly bent. Step back from the rack.
- 2Begin by bending at the hips, moving them back as you bend over to near parallel. Keep your back arched and your cervical spine in proper alignment.
- 3Reverse the motion by extending through the hips with your glutes and hamstrings. Continue until you have returned 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.
- •Press through the full range and avoid snapping the joints into lockout.
- •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.