The Goodmorning

The Goodmorning
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Good mornings are one of those great exercises to include in your training routine, especially if the goal is increasing strength and performance. ⁣⁣This exercise, like the RDLs targets the posterior chain muscles and the hamstrings in particular, by overloading the eccentric portion of the movement (so applying the tension as they lengthen under load).
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This exercise is commonly included in a lot of athlete’s programs: such as PLers, Oly lifters, Strongmen and Strength Athletes, but anybody can benefit from a stronger posterior chain, really. ⁣⁣
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The GM targets many muscles, predominantly the posterior chain muscles such as the gluteals, the hamstrings and the erector spinae but also the upper back muscles. ⁣⁣
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If done right, this exercise can be a great carryover to your “𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘴” by strengthening muscles that could be the weak-link of your lifts. ⁣⁣
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Therefore, if wanting to get the most out of it, it’s important to learn how to execute this exercise correctly. ⁣⁣
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💡The Good Morning works through hip hinge. You should treat this exercise kind of how you would do a RDL, as they share very similar mechanics.⁣⁣
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In fact, after placing the barbell on your upper back, all you want to do is to “push your hips back” and hinge at the hips (knees slightly bent) and reaching down as far as your mobility allows. ⁣⁣