Dumbbell Good Morning
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Hamstrings · Hip extension and Lower back
- Medium load
- Core and Glutes · Maximus
Primary muscles
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.