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Good Morning

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How to

The technique.

  1. 01

    Place a barbell across your upper back, similar to a squat, with a comfortable grip.

  2. 02

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and core braced.

  3. 03

    Hinge at your hips, pushing your glutes back, allowing your torso to lean forward.

  4. 04

    Keep your back straight and chest up, lowering your torso until it's nearly parallel to the floor.

  5. 05

    Drive through your heels, squeezing your glutes to return to the upright position.

Common mistakes

What goes wrong.

  • ×Rounding the lower back, which can be very dangerous with a barbell.
  • ×Bending the knees too much, turning it into a squat.
  • ×Using too much weight, compromising form and control.
  • ×Not pushing the hips back enough, reducing hamstring and glute engagement.
  • ×Losing core tension throughout the movement.
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