The good morning is a great exercise to help strengthen and develop the lower back and gluts (butt) region. The primary muscle groups for this exercise are the lower back and glut region but also, the hamstrings get a great deal of work from this movement. The thighs and calves also work as secondary muscle groups.
This exercise makes a great addition to any strength program and will help to support big compound movements such as the squat and dead lift.
The important point to remember about this exercise is form. Try using very light weight (the bar) to start since the lower back is very sensitive.
Try and keep your back straight at all times during this movement. It is very important that you only bend at the waist and keep your eyes forward at all times.
When I first learned this exercise I would say...why would they call these "Good Morning" clearly who ever named them never did this exercise..lol How about "Good Nights" lol. Anyway it's a great exercise to strengthen your lower back and having a stronger lower back is equally important as having strong stomach muscles. Strengthening both these muscles will make it much easier and safer when you are doing exercises like... squats, dead left, bench and other mass, muscle strength building exercises. So be happy and say..."Good Morning"
Position for the good morning...
Place a light barbell across the back of your shoulders. Keep your feet firmly planted on the floor and spaced roughly shoulder length apart.
Execution of the good morning...
Lean forward at the waist. Keep your knees locked, back flat and straight, and head up. Bend forward as far as possible (stop bending if you start feeling uncomfortable). Straighten up and repeat until set is complete!
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