1. Stephanie Ikeogu
Good Mornings

2. Technique Starting Position
Bar position at the base of the neck with pronated hand grip
Feet should be between hip and shoulder width
Toe should be pointed outward about 10 degrees
Knees should be slightly bent
Toro should be erect with shoulders back, head tilted back, chest up and back flat or slightly arched
Elbow should be held up to keep bar in position

3. Downward Movement Upward Movement
Flex hip slowly. The buttocks should move straight back and knees should stay slightly flexed
The back should stay flat or slightly arched with high elbow position
The bar should be slightly behind the toes
The torso should be parallel to the floor
Upward Movement
Extend hip slowly with knees slightly bent
Back should be flat or slightly arched with high elbow position

4. Spotting No spotter: do exercise with power or squat rack
One spotter: stand in front of person. As the bar is lowered, place hands under the bar for guidance
Two spotters: one person stands at each end of the bar, grabbing the bar at the end of the lift.

5. Muscles Involved Gluteus Maximus Semimembranosus Semitendinosus
Biceps Fermoris
Erector Spinae

6. Variations Good Morning can also be performed with:
Split Leg Good Morning
Single Leg Good Morning
Good Morning can also be performed with:
Two dumbbells held at the shoulders
A light resistance band looped the neck and toes

7. Common Errors Knees being completely extended and being locked out
The back being rounded causing the bar to be completely supported by the neck