Good Morning vs Hanging
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Hanging is the easier place to start — difficulty 3 of 5 vs 5. Compare Back form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Good Morning and Hanging and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Good Morning vs Hanging: 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 486 for Hanging.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Good Morning and Hanging 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 Hanging Differ
| What differs | Good Morning | Hanging |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 533 sessions | 486 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 Hanging
Hanging Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Grab the bar with both hands and hang.
- 2. Stretch your arms and elongate your upper body.
- 3. Hold for a certain amount of time and breathe.
Coach's Tips
- Be careful not to strain your wrists and shoulders when hanging.
For a full Hanging guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hanging exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Good Morning or Hanging?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Back, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Good Morning and Hanging need?
Good Morning needs a barbell, and Hanging needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Hanging is the easier place to start. Move to Good Morning once your form holds up.
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