How to do the Good Morning, step by step
- Set the bar on your upper back like a back squat.
- Set your feet hip-width and bend your knees slightly.
- Push your hips back and tip your torso forward with a flat back.
- Go as far as your back stays neutral, at most until your torso is parallel to the floor.
- Drive your hips forward and stand back up.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Back roundsshorten the range, go lighter
- Too much knee bendkeep only a slight bend in the knees
- Going too heavydo it with a light load and clean technique
How to scale the Good Morning
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Good Morning with a PVC pipe
- Good Morning with an empty bar
- Unweighted hip hinge
These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.