Muscles Trained: Lower back, hamstrings, and upper back.

Intro: If performed correctly, good mornings are an excellent exercise for lower back development. They allow you to really target your lower back directly using a decent amount of weight. Correct form is essential, as an injury could be very harmful to your training and general health.

How it is performed: You will need a squat or power rack since the barbell will be resting on your shoulders. Load the barbell with your desired amount of weight and rest the barbell on your lower traps. It is essential that you keep your head up during this lift. The knees should be bent and the lower back must also be kept straight. Form must not be sacrificed for weight. Bend forward keeping your back still straight until your upper body is parallel to the floor. In a controlled fashion, raise your body back up to the starting position so you are standing upright again.