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Good Morning

Also known as: barbell good morning, good morning exercise, gm

Good Morning — end positionGood Morning — start position
1 · Start position2 · End position

How to do the Good Morning

Setup: Place the barbell across the upper back. Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, core braced.

Movement: Hinge at the hips to lower the torso forward while keeping a neutral spine. Lower until torso is near parallel to the floor, then extend the hips to return to standing.

Standards:

  • Neutral spine maintained throughout
  • Controlled hip hinge
  • Full hip extension at the top

Focus Points: Push hips back, keep bar over mid-foot, engage hamstrings and core, avoid rounding the back.

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