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Good Morning in front of bench

Strengthens posterior chain

LegsBeginnerStrengthHinge

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Hamstrings
Muscle groupLegs
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Hinge
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~40 kcal
EquipmentNone needed

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart
  2. Step 2: Hinge at hips pushing butt back
  3. Step 3: Keep back flat and slight knee bend
  4. Step 4: Lower torso until almost parallel to floor
  5. Step 5: Drive hips forward to stand

Coaching tips

Benefits

Strengthens posterior chain

Common mistakes

Rounding the back

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Breathing

Inhale down, exhale up

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