Bodyweight Good Morning: How-to, Tips & More
The Bodyweight Good Morning is a beginner compound exercise for your hamstrings. You do it with bodyweight. It is a good fit when your goal is muscle growth.
Besides the hamstrings, it also works your glutes and lower back, so it fits well in a session that trains those muscles together.
Muscles worked
Hamstrings
Primary
Glutes
Secondary
Lower back
Secondary
How to do the Bodyweight Good Morning
- Stand with your hands behind your head.
- Soften your knees and push your hips back.
- Lean forward until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
- Drive your hips forward to stand.
Bodyweight Good Morning tips
- Keep your back flat the whole rep.
Sets and reps
Most lifters do well with 10 to 20 reps per set, and 10 to 20 reps is where this exercise tends to work best. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve on every set, and add weight once you can complete all your sets at the top of the range. It also works well in a superset with an exercise for the opposite muscles.
Equipment
Bodyweight
Type
Compound
Bodyweight Good Morning alternatives
More hamstrings exercises
B Stance Romanian Deadlift
Dumbbells
Band Good Morning
Resistance band
Band Leg Curl
Resistance band
Barbell Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
Barbell
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Dumbbells
Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift
Dumbbells
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Bodyweight Good Morning work?
The Bodyweight Good Morning mainly works your hamstrings, with help from your glutes and lower back.
How many sets and reps should I do?
A good starting point is 10 to 20 reps per set, and many lifters get the best results between 10 to 20 reps. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve.
Is the Bodyweight Good Morning good for beginners?
Yes. The Bodyweight Good Morning is considered beginner and is a good choice if you are new to training. Start light and focus on form.
What equipment do I need for the Bodyweight Good Morning?
You need bodyweight.
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