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Banded Good Morning
A hip-hinge with a loop band over the upper back, targeting the hamstrings and glutes.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- gluteus maximus · hamstrings · erector spinae
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- Resistance band
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Stand on a loop band with both feet and pass it over the back of your neck.
- Set feet hip-width with a soft bend in the knees.
- Hinge at the hips, pushing them back with a flat back.
- Lower until you feel a stretch in the hamstrings.
- Drive the hips forward to return to standing.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Move from the hips, not the lower back.
- Keep the chest up and the back flat throughout.
- Use a band light enough to allow full range of motion.