GymPlan AIBand Good Morning
Band Good Morning is a beginner compound band powerlifting that mainly works your hamstrings, with help from your glutes and lower back.
How to do the band good morning
- Using a 41 inch band, stand on one end, spreading your feet a small amount. Bend at the hips to loop the end of the band behind your neck. This will be your starting position.
- Keeping your legs straight, extend through the hips to come to a near vertical position.
- Ensure that you do not round your back as you go down back to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Sets and reps
For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.
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What muscles does the band good morning work?
It mainly works your hamstrings; your glutes and lower back assist.
How many sets and reps of band good morning should I do?
For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.
Is the band good morning good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.