Bodyweight Good Morning
The unloaded good morning, hands behind the head: the way to learn the hip hinge before a bar goes on the back.
How to do it
Setup
Feet hip-width, knees soft, hands behind the head.
Steps
- Push the hips back and tip the chest forward.
- Stop when the back of the thighs is stretched.
- Squeeze the glutes to stand tall.
Common mistakes
Bending at the waist instead of the hips: the hips travel back first. Pulling on the head with the hands: they only rest there. Knees drifting forward: shins stay nearly vertical.
Breathing
Inhale hinging, exhale standing.
