Lower back rounds at the bottom
Hamstring flexibility is severely tested in the seated position; reduce range.
Overactive muscles
HamstringsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗Hinge · Full Body
Seated Good Morning
Coaching cues
- Sit on a bench with a barbell across the upper back; feet flat on the floor
- Hinge forward from the hip — lower the chest toward the thighs
- Maintain a neutral spine; feel an intense hamstring stretch at the bottom
- Drive through the hips to return; harder than a standing good morning due to less hip freedom
Common faults 2
Feet rise off the floor at the bottom
The seated position shifts the hamstring load; feet must stay grounded.
Overactive muscles
HamstringsGastrocnemius
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch↗