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Good Morning

Lower back strengthening
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Targets: Lower back, Glutes, Hamstring

About

This is one of the most famous workouts for lower back muscle and core strengthening. Please increase the weight slowly from the lower weight.

How to Good Morning

Starting Position

1. Please position the barbell on your shoulders.

2. Keep your chest up and your back straight.

Proper 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.

Breathing Technique

Inhale when lowering your upper body, and exhale when raising your upper body.

Precautions

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.

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