GOOD MORNING
Barbell on the back, hinge at the hips. Develops posterior chain strength and hip hinge mechanics.
MOVEMENT GUIDE
HOW TO PERFORM
- 1
Brace the trunk with the bar secure on the upper back.
- 2
Push the hips back while keeping the spine neutral.
THE STANDARD
Complete the full movement and return under control; each complete cycle counts as one rep.
COACHING CUES
COMMON MISTAKES
Rounding the lower back — the most dangerous error in this movement.
Excessive knee bend — this becomes a squat.
Too much load — the good morning is a technique and strength builder, not a max effort movement.
SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS
Romanian deadlift as a safer alternative for building the hinge pattern.
Reduce load significantly.
Bodyweight good morning to learn the movement.
300WOD APPLICATION
The good morning is a posterior chain accessory movement. See the 300WOD Standards panel for the Standards where it is available.
RELATED EXERCISES
300WOD STANDARDS
EQUIPMENT
MUSCLES
Primary
Secondary