Alternating Balance Bend Good-Morning
The Alternating Balance Bend Good-Morning mainly works the glutes & hips and hamstrings, with help from the lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Alternating Balance Bend Good-Morning Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings
Secondary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Alternating Balance Bend Good-Morning
Setup
Standing tall, engage your core. Maintain a slight bend in the standing knee and keep your back flat.
Movement
Lean forward at the hips, extending the non-standing leg straight back behind you, keeping your back straight and chest lifted.
Hinge until your torso is roughly parallel to the floor, or as far as your balance allows.
Return to the starting position by squeezing your glutes and driving your hips forward.
Form Tips
Focus on hip movement, not bending your waist.
Keep your hips square to the floor throughout the movement.
Let your arms hand naturally or place them on your hips for balance.
Alternating Balance Bend Good-Morning FAQs
What muscles does the Alternating Balance Bend Good-Morning work?
The Alternating Balance Bend Good-Morning mainly works the glutes & hips and hamstrings, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Alternating Balance Bend Good-Morning?
None. The Alternating Balance Bend Good-Morning is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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