Elevated Good Morning with dumbbells
Strengthens posterior chain
LegsBeginnerStrengthHinge
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Hamstrings |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Legs |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Hinge |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~40 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart on a raised surface
- Step 2: Hinge at hips pushing butt back
- Step 3: Keep back flat and slight knee bend
- Step 4: Lower torso until almost parallel to floor
- Step 5: Drive hips forward to stand
Coaching tips
Benefits
Strengthens posterior chain
Common mistakes
Rounding the back
Make it harder
Add dumbbell or barbell
Make it easier
Smaller range of motion
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up
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