Fast & Easy Summary · Great for building the squat and deadlift · Excellent for lower back and hamstring strength · Form of chaos training for the squat (this is how you recover if you fall forward) · Very good for those who have tight hip flexors · Many exercise varieties · Can be used for max effort and supplemental work Quick General Tips · Keep the weight back on your heals and hamstrings (unless seated) · Bar may need to be carried lower · Start with light weights and practice technique

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Molly Edwards Strict Good Mornings Suspended Arch Back Good Mornings Arch Back Good Mornings Seated Good Mornings *a classic EliteFTS.com- Walking Good Mornings Banded Good Mornings High Suspended Good Mornings Safety Bar Good Mornings Wenning Good Morning Demonstration Last note: If you use good mornings for max effort work, then I'd advise you keep the reps between three and five. For many years I’ve used singles and triples, and I feel triples work much better. The load was on my spine for a longer duration and the weight was lower and kept my form and technique tighter.
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