Lower back rounds in the deep hinge position
Hamstring flexibility insufficient for the deep good morning angle.
Overactive muscles
HamstringsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗Hinge · Full Body
Good Morning Squat
Coaching cues
- Bar on upper back; hinge forward deeply then transition into a squat at the bottom
- From the bottom of the squat stand tall — reversing the pattern
- Combines the hip hinge and squat in one fluid movement
- Builds positional strength in both patterns simultaneously
Common faults 2
Knees cave on the squat transition
Moving from the hinge to the squat exposes valgus at the deepest point.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗