Good Mornings
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Bent-forward barbell hip-hinge for the hamstrings and erector spinae; placed in the "midrange" position of the Positions-of-Flexion hamstrings chart.
Detail
Good mornings occupy the "midrange" position of the Positions-of-Flexion hamstrings chart. The source notes the stiff-legged deadlift is better than good mornings. Listed as an advanced low-back exercise.
Key facts
- Trains the hamstrings and erector spinae via a forward hip hinge.
- "Midrange" position in the Positions-of-Flexion hamstrings chart.
- Stiff-legged deadlift is preferred over good mornings.
Connections
- Hamstrings — hip extensors.
- Erector Spinae (Sacrospinalis) — spinal extensors.
- Gluteus Maximus — hip extension assistance.
- Stiff-Legged Deadlift — preferred alternative.
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