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Dumbbell Good Morning

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Muscles worked

High load
Hamstrings · Hip extension and Lower back
Medium load
Core and Glutes · Maximus

How to do it

Hold light dumbbells at your shoulders and stand with a soft bend in the knees. Brace your trunk and hinge at the hips, keeping your back position steady. Stop before it rounds, then drive your hips forward to stand.

Form cues

  • Push the hips back.
  • Keep the spine steady as you hinge.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

NeckShoulderElbowWristUpper backLower backHipKnee

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.