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🦵 Hamstrings Intermediate

Good Morning

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3
Sets
12
Reps
Barbell
Equipment
7.00
Cal/min
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Primary
hamstrings
Secondary
lower back
1
Rest a barbell across your upper back like a squat, feet shoulder-width.
2
Keep a slight bend in your knees, this stays fixed.
3
Hinge forward at the hips, pushing them back, torso lowering toward parallel.
4
Keep your back flat throughout — stop before it starts to round.
5
Drive your hips forward to return to standing, squeezing your glutes.
What muscles does Good Morning work?
Good Morning primarily targets the hamstrings, with the lower back working as secondary muscles.
How many sets and reps of Good Morning should I do?
A typical starting point is 3 sets of 12 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.
What equipment do I need for Good Morning?
Good Morning requires a barbell.

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