Moves/Good Mornings

Good Mornings

ID: 268

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Exercise Types:
Lower Hinge, Core Rotate
Contraindications:
Lower Back Problems
Equipment:
Floor Based
Applicability:
Group
Superset?:
Yes
Sprint-able?:
No

Key Teaching Points:

  1. 1. End range is where the real work happens — do not shy away from it.
  2. 2. Eye gaze is neutral — neither looking up nor cranking the neck down.
  3. 3. Finish with full hip extension and a deliberate glute squeeze at the top.
  4. 4. Breathe consistently — match breathing to movement rhythm.

Regression:

Reduce range of motion by using a rack pull or Romanian deadlift from blocks. Practise the hinge pattern with a dowel on the spine before loading.

Progression:

Introduce a pause at the bottom for 2 seconds to eliminate elastic rebound and increase time under tension.

Common Problems:

Losing upper-back tension mid-set — cue scapular retraction and lat activation before each rep.