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Pulsing Good Morning with Calf Raise

Adds pulses and a calf raise to the good morning for increased time under tension.

Full BodyIntermediateStrengthHinge

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: hamstrings & glutes. Secondary: calves, core
Muscle groupFull Body
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Hinge
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~5 kcal
EquipmentNone needed

How to do it

  1. Stand tall and hinge at the hips into a good-morning position.
  2. Perform small pulses at the bottom.
  3. Rise onto the toes into a calf raise as you return to standing.
  4. Keep the core braced and back flat.
  5. Repeat for desired reps.

Coaching tips

Benefits

Adds pulses and a calf raise to the good morning for increased time under tension.

Common mistakes

Avoid rounding the lower back or rushing the pulses.

Make it harder

Add light weight or increase pulse count.

Make it easier

Perform standard good mornings without pulses.

Breathing

Exhale on the pulse and raise, inhale on the hinge.

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