Band Good Morning
How to do the Band Good Morning with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Hamstrings
Glutes, Lower Back
Bands
How to do the Band Good Morning
- 1
Using a 41 inch band, stand on one end, spreading your feet a small amount. Bend at the hips to loop the end of the band behind your neck. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Keeping your legs straight, extend through the hips to come to a near vertical position.
- 3
Ensure that you do not round your back as you go down back to the starting position.
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Where the Band Good Morning fits
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Band Good Morning: common questions
What muscles does the Band Good Morning work?
The Band Good Morning primarily works the Hamstrings. It also recruits the Glutes and Lower Back as supporting muscles.
Is the Band Good Morning suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Band Good Morning is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Band Good Morning?
To do the Band Good Morning you'll need resistance bands.
Is the Band Good Morning a compound or isolation exercise?
The Band Good Morning is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Band Good Morning with correct form?
Using a 41 inch band, stand on one end, spreading your feet a small amount. Bend at the hips to loop the end of the band behind your neck. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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