Deadlift vs Good Morning
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Deadlift more often — 15,439 sessions vs 533. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Deadlift and Good Morning and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Deadlift vs Good Morning: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Deadlift more often — 15,439 sessions compared to 533 for Good Morning.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Deadlift and Good Morning differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Deadlift and Good Morning Differ
| What differs | Deadlift | Good Morning |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 15,439 sessions | 533 sessions |
How to Do Deadlift
Deadlift Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Move your hips back while lifting the barbell forward.
- 2. Push against the floor and apply pressure to the center of your feet.
- 3. When you are fully upright, puff out your chest and contract your entire back.
- 4. Move your hips back again and bend your knees to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your lower back from rounding.
For a full Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Deadlift exercise guide.
How to Do Good Morning
Good Morning Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Push your hips back while bending your hips and lean your upper body forward.
- 2. Naturally bend and then straighten your knees.
- 3. Straighten your knees first and then bring your hips forward to stand up.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to relax your core throughout the workout.
- 2. Please keep your chest up to avoid rounding your back.
- 3. Since it can strain your back, please exercise with light weights.
For a full Good Morning guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Good Morning exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Deadlift or Good Morning?
Planfit users log Deadlift more often — 15,439 sessions against 533 for Good Morning. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Deadlift and Good Morning need?
Deadlift needs a barbell, and Good Morning needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Deadlift is the easier place to start. Move to Good Morning once your form holds up.
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