Dumbbell Good Morning

Body region

• Legs
• Back
• Glutes

Muscles

Main

• Gluteus Maximus
• Biceps Femoris
• Semitendinosus
• Semimembranosus

Helps

• Erector Spinae
• Adductor Magnus

Holds

• Rectus Abdominis
• Gluteus Medius

Equipment

• Dumbbells

Technique

1. Hold one dumbbell vertically against your chest or two dumbbells on the shoulders.
2. With knees slightly bent, push the hips back and tip the torso forward, back flat.
3. Stop when the torso is near parallel to the floor, then drive the hips forward to stand.

Cues

• Hinge at the hips, do not bow at the spine.
• Keep the weight close to the body.

Common mistakes

• Rounding the lower back.
• Turning it into a squat.
• Using a load that cannot be controlled at the bottom.

Alternatives

• Good Morning
• Band Good Morning