Negative Good-Morning
The Negative Good-Morning mainly works the hamstrings and glutes & hips, with help from the lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Negative Good-Morning Muscles Worked
Primary
Hamstrings; Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Negative Good-Morning
Setup
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Keep a slight bend in your knees, maintaining this angle throughout the entire movement.
Place your hands together at your chest or on your hips.
Movement
Hinge at your hips, pushing your glutes backward as if trying to touch a wall behind you with your hips.
Keep your back perfectly straight and your chest up. Look forward or slightly down to maintain a neutral spine.
Lower your torso until it is nearly parallel to the floor, or until you feel a comfortable stretch in your hamstrings.
Engage your hamstrings and glutes to return to the starting upright position by driving your hips forward.
Keep your core braced throughout the movement to protect your lower back.
Negative Good-Morning FAQs
What muscles does the Negative Good-Morning work?
The Negative Good-Morning mainly works the hamstrings and glutes & hips, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the hamstrings and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Negative Good-Morning?
None. The Negative Good-Morning is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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