Discover the benefits of the good morning exercise, including better hip mobility and posterior chain strength.
Plus, learn how to do it.
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Any exercise called the good morning is worth getting to know.
head personal trainer atBlink Fitnessin New York City
What is the good morning exercise, you may ask?
Which muscles do good mornings work?
This exercise also emphases proper hip range of motion, making your hip joints more mobile.
This is crucial for performing daily activities and other forms of exercise, Bickerstaff notes.
(FYI: This helps prevent bone andmuscle loss.)
The hamstrings are heavily engaged during both lowering and rising phases of the movement, Bickerstaff says.
This exercise also emphases proper hip range of motion, making your hip joints more mobile.
This is crucial for performing daily activities and other forms of exercise.
James Bickerstaff, CPT
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head personal trainer atBlink Fitnessin New York City
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4 variations of the good morning exercise
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Bodyweight good morning
Its a good idea to perform good mornings without external weight when first starting.
This helps you master the form before adding resistance, Clay says.
(Check out more of our favoritebodyweight workouts!)
This provides resistance but is easier to manage than a weighted bar, Clay says.
Begin with a thinner, lighter band and gradually progress to thicker, heavier bands.
Try this variation if youre ready for something new.
Another common mistake is locking out your knees.
This makes the exercise less effective in targeting these muscles.
Maintain a slight bend in your knees to keep your hamstrings and glutes engaged throughout the movement.
Start with a lighter weight and focus on nailing your form.
Gradually increase your weight as you become more comfortable with the movement, Clay says.
He recommends performing good mornings once a week on a leg-focused day.
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