How to do the Bodyweight Good Morning
- Place your hands across your chest and soften your knees.
- Push your hips back while keeping your back long.
- Squeeze your glutes to return to standing.
Common mistakes
- Bending your knees as if you were squatting.
- Looking up and arching your neck as you lower.
Suggested sets and reps
Use these ranges as a starting point. Your plan sets the volume based on your goal and experience.
| Training goal | Sets | Reps per set |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle building | 3–4 | 10–15 |
| Strength | 3–4 | 6–10 |
| Muscular endurance | 2–3 | 15–22 |
Alternative exercises
- Bodyweight Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift · Bodyweight
- Banded Good Morning · Resistance bands
- Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift · Dumbbells
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Bodyweight Good Morning work?
Primary muscle group: Hamstrings. Secondary muscles: glutes, erectors, core.
How many reps should I do for the Bodyweight Good Morning?
Muscle building: 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps. Strength: 3–4 sets of 6–10 reps. Muscular endurance: 2–3 sets of 15–22 reps.
What can I do instead of the Bodyweight Good Morning?
Compare the setup and equipment for these alternatives: Bodyweight Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift, Banded Good Morning, Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift.