Bodyweight Goodmorning
THE BODYWEIGHT GOOD MORNING STRENGTHENS THE HAMSTRINGS AND LOWER BACK THROUGH A CONTROLLED HINGE MOVEMENT
Stand with feet hip-width apart, hands behind your head, and knees slightly bent.
Hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back flat and chest lifted.
Lower until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor, then return to standing.
PRO TIPS:
Hinge first: Push your hips straight back as if someone is pulling them with a rope
Neutral spine: Keep ribs stacked over hips and maintain a long, flat back; no rounding as you fold.
Tension at end‑range: Stop your hinge where your hamstrings load and your torso stays braced
MODIFICATIONS:
Soft‑bend knees: Add a slight bend to reduce hamstring strain while keeping the hinge pattern intact.
Shorten the hinge: Limit depth to the point where tension is manageable and spine stays neutral.
Wall‑assist hinge: Stand a few inches from a wall and tap your hips back to learn control and reduce range.
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