Seated Good morning
Step by step
How to perform
- Hold a barbell or body bar across your upper back, just below the neck, ensuring that your hands are wider than shoulder-width apart for stability.
- Keeping your back straight and core engaged, slowly lean forward from the hips until your torso is almost parallel with the floor.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly raise your torso back to the starting position, making sure to keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the movement.
- Repeat this exercise for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain correct form throughout.
Overview
About this exercise
The Seated Good Morning is a strength-building exercise that primarily targets the lower back, hamstrings, and glutes. It's an excellent workout for individuals of all fitness levels, particularly those looking to improve their core strength and stability. By incorporating this exercise into your routine, you can enhance your posture, reduce the risk of back injuries, and improve overall body strength.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Avoid rushing the movement or using momentum to lift your body. Instead, focus on slow, controlled movements. As you lean forward, ensure that your abs stay engaged and your back remains straight. This will help target the correct muscles and prevent strain or injury.
If you're using a barbell, it should rest on the back of your shoulders, not your neck. Ensure the weight is not too heavy that it causes you to compromise your form. It's always better to lift lighter weights with correct form than heavier ones with poor form.
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