Rounded lower back
Lumbar flexes under the bar — high spinal load risk.
Overactive muscles
HamstringsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗Foam RollLats↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗Hinge · Lower Body
Good Morning
Coaching cues
- Bar on traps; feet hip-width; soft knees
- Push hips back — hinge until torso approaches parallel
- Neutral spine throughout; chest tall
- Drive hips forward to return — squeeze glutes at top
Common faults 3
Knees lock out completely
Hyperextended knees under load; hamstrings can't load properly.
Overactive muscles
QuadricepsGastrocnemius
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch↗Bar rolls up the neck
Bar positioned too high; neck forced into extension.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗