Did some Good Mornings for the first time.

[bluffcolts]

I have seen them mentioned and thought I would add them to my leg routine. I didnt go too heavy, wanted to get use to it. Felt really good, I could really feel it in my hamstrings. Others thoughts on this exercise?

[schultzenegger]

my advice:

1) don't go too heavy too soon
2) keep EXCELLENT form
3) be careful

[bluffcolts]

Originally Posted by schultzenegger

my advice:

1) don't go too heavy too soon
2) keep EXCELLENT form
3) be careful

Thanks, thats what I was thinking. I had someone watch my form. didnt go very heavy. I will probrably be a little sore in the hams? what is a good number of sets? 3-4?

[Metallicats826]

depends on the day i'd say. 4 with higher reps if light. 3 with i'd say max of 5 or 6 reps for a heavy day

[bluffcolts]

Originally Posted by Metallicats826

depends on the day i'd say. 4 with higher reps if light. 3 with i'd say max of 5 or 6 reps for a heavy day

thanks man!

[smitsky]

This is one of my favorite strength exercises.

My advice: start light, and get used to the movement, before even thinking about going heavy. See how your body reacts to these. There is a difference between doing them stiff-legged and straight-legged. If you keep your legs locked (stiff-legged), you get a great stretch in the lower back and hamstring muscles. If you allow your legs to bend slightly (straight-legged), you take pressure off of your lower back to enough of an extent that you can start increasing weight.

I have been doing them for a while. Now, on light days I do one or two sets of 135 lbs for 6 reps., and on heavy days I will go up to 175 lbs for 5 reps.

John Prophet has done them quite heavy, but he does them a bit differently in terms of style. Perhaps he will comment.

[bluffcolts]

Originally Posted by smitsky

This is one of my favorite strength exercises.

My advice: start light, and get used to the movement, before even thinking about going heavy. See how your body reacts to these. There is a difference between doing them stiff-legged and straight-legged. If you keep your legs locked (stiff-legged), you get a great stretch in the lower back and hamstring muscles. If you allow your legs to bend slightly (straight-legged), you take pressure off of your lower back to enough of an extent that you can start increasing weight.

I have been doing them for a while. Now, on light days I do one or two sets of 135 lbs for 6 reps., and on heavy days I will go up to 175 lbs for 5 reps.

John Prophet has done them quite heavy, but he does them a bit differently in terms of style. Perhaps he will comment.

I really appreciate the help.

[basshead444]

I just recently started doing them this week and love them, the first time I did them my hamstrings cramped up the rest of the day =/. as said before start light and get used to the motion.

[canyonracerx]

I do them with a slight bend in the knee and a good arch. I bend over to just about parallel maybe slightly above. I don't know if this is the best way to do them but it's how I do them and they've never hurt me. One of the most infamous exercises out there that is often overlooked. Get stronger at these and you'll have a stronger squat and deadlift guaranteed.

[markyg]

Originally Posted by bluffcolts

I have seen them mentioned and thought I would add them to my leg routine. I didnt go too heavy, wanted to get use to it. Felt really good, I could really feel it in my hamstrings. Others thoughts on this exercise?

Ditto, thought I`d give them a try on Tuesday and only used 20kg...so what 44lbs? Really just trying them out and nailing the form as they look like an exercise that could injure easily if done incorrectly

[bluffcolts]

Originally Posted by markyg

Ditto, thought I`d give them a try on Tuesday and only used 20kg...so what 44lbs? Really just trying them out and nailing the form as they look like an exercise that could injure easily if done incorrectly

Yeah, 40lbs is what I used. I was really concentrating on my form.

[GoJu]

good morning variations are my favorite assistance exercise for the squat and deadlift, I do good mornings off the power rack with slightly bent knees and do my best to keep a straight back for 5 x 5 straight weight one day and a week and then 3 days later work up to one top set of 5 and I can feel the difference in back strength when I squat, my suggestion is keep doing them, as has been said concentrate on form, but when you got that dialed in don't be afraid to add weight.

[D-Y]

I find resting the bar on your rear delts is much more comforatble than higher. But once you get the form down, its an exercise you can actually go quite heavy on.

[Beserk]

Good mornings are a staple of mine and the amount of myths curculating around about the "dangers" of them are bullsh*t.
Performed correctly they are an awesome exercise and can be lifted heavy no matter who says otherwise. I train with reps of 5 with 100KG ( 220Lbs ) without any dramas and can DL 2 1/2 times my bodyweight AND have never had problems with my back.
Personaly dont get much kick in my hamstrings from em but they are gold.

[markyg]

Originally Posted by Beserk

Good mornings are a staple of mine and the amount of myths curculating around about the "dangers" of them are bullsh*t.
Performed correctly they are an awesome exercise and can be lifted heavy no matter who says otherwise. I train with reps of 5 with 100KG ( 220Lbs ) without any dramas and can DL 2 1/2 times my bodyweight AND have never had problems with my back.
Personaly dont get much kick in my hamstrings from em but they are gold.

Agreed. Although after the first time doing them straight legged I didnt get much feeling in my legs very much lower back....which I assume is the point?? I may give stiff legged a try.

[powerlifter70]

Bump on the going heavy. I usually work up to a set of 5 with 405lbs. They are a great assistance movement for the deadlift.

[Beserk]

Originally Posted by markyg

Agreed. Although after the first time doing them straight legged I didnt get much feeling in my legs very much lower back....which I assume is the point?? I may give stiff legged a try.

I use them more for a lower back exercise myself and I agree if u wanna hit the hammies hard go for the stiff legged deads.

[Wayne Evans]

Good morning all.....

Yes, I've always liked good mornings and keep them in my routine too.....I actually thought that few did keep them as part of their routine.

What I learned shultzenegger has already stated.
To me, this can be a dangerous one if one thinks one can add wt. as with other exercizes.
Slow, good form and deliberate movements seems to be the key on this one.
As with canyonracerx I bend my knees a bit and keep back arched.
I'm just reached 130# but have worked my way to that slowly.

A great workout to all.