Good Morning vs Exercise Ball Back Extension
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Good Morning more often — 533 sessions vs 19. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Good Morning and Exercise Ball Back Extension and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Good Morning vs Exercise Ball Back Extension: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Good Morning more often — 533 sessions compared to 19 for Exercise Ball Back Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Good Morning and Exercise Ball Back Extension differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Good Morning and Exercise Ball Back Extension Differ
| What differs | Good Morning | Exercise Ball Back Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 533 sessions | 19 sessions |
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.
How to Do Exercise Ball Back Extension
Exercise Ball Back Extension Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper body while keeping your chest relaxed.
- 2. Engage your core and slowly lower yourself down.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your core relax throughout the workout.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid rounding your back.
For a full Exercise Ball Back Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Exercise Ball Back Extension exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Good Morning or Exercise Ball Back Extension?
Planfit users log Good Morning more often — 533 sessions against 19 for Exercise Ball Back Extension. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Good Morning and Exercise Ball Back Extension need?
Good Morning needs a barbell, and Exercise Ball Back Extension needs bodyweight only.
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