Good Morning vs Lying Back Extension
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lying Back Extension more often — 1,617 sessions vs 533. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Good Morning and Lying Back Extension and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Good Morning vs Lying Back Extension: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lying Back Extension more often — 1,617 sessions compared to 533 for Good Morning.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Good Morning and Lying 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 Lying Back Extension Differ
| What differs | Good Morning | Lying Back Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 533 sessions | 1,617 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 Lying Back Extension
Lying Back Extension Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper body using the strength of your back while keeping your arms extended.
- 2. Keep your gaze fixed on the band and slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to strain and lift your upper body.
For a full Lying Back Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Back Extension exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Good Morning or Lying Back Extension?
Planfit users log Lying Back Extension more often — 1,617 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 Good Morning and Lying Back Extension need?
Good Morning needs a barbell, and Lying Back Extension needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lying Back Extension is the easier place to start. Move to Good Morning once your form holds up.
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