Good Morning Squat
Expert Advice
Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement and move within a range of motion that is comfortable for your flexibility level.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, hands behind your head or crossed over your chest.
- Keeping your back straight, hinge at your hips to push your buttocks back and lean forward, keeping a slight bend in your knees.
- Lower your torso until it is nearly parallel with the floor.
- Engage your hamstrings and glutes to return to the upright position.
- Immediately transition into a squat by bending your knees and lowering your hips down and back.
- Stand back up to complete one repetition.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Hamstrings60%
Secondary
Quads20%
Glutes20%
Equipment
Body weight
Exercise Type
Strength
