Weighted Bag Good Morning Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Hamstrings
- Secondary Muscles
- Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Weighted Good Morning
How to: Weighted Bag Good Morning
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a weight in front of your thighs.
- Keeping a slight bend in your knees, hinge at the hips to lean your torso forward, maintaining a straight back.
- Lower the weight toward the ground until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
- Engage your hamstrings and glutes to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Bending the back instead of hinging at the hips.
- Using too much weight, which can lead to poor form.
- Rounding the shoulders forward.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without added weight if you're a beginner.
- Use a stability ball for added support during the movement.
Tips
- Keep your back straight to avoid injury.
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
- Start with a lighter weight to ensure proper form before progressing to heavier weights.
Weighted Bag Good Morning Alternatives
Tags
hamstrings
glutes
strength
weight lifting
core
exercise