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Band Good Morning

Main muscles
Hamstrings
Also works
Glutes, Lower back
Equipment
Bands
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound · Pull

How to do it

  1. Using a 41 inch band, stand on one end, spreading your feet a small amount. Bend at the hips to loop the end of the band behind your neck. This will be your starting position.
  2. Keeping your legs straight, extend through the hips to come to a near vertical position.
  3. Ensure that you do not round your back as you go down back to the starting position.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Band Good Morning work?
Mainly the hamstrings, with help from the glutes, lower back.
What equipment do I need?
Bands.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes, it is rated beginner level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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