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Resistance Band Good Morning

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A hip-hinge exercise using a resistance band that targets hamstrings and glutes to strengthen the posterior chain and improve hip mechanics; suitable for building strength with variable tension.

About Exercise

Equipment

Bands

Difficulty

2/5 • Intermediate

Primary Muscle Groups

Hamstrings, Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Abs

Accessory Muscles

Calves

Popularity Score

7

Goals

Strength
Hypertrophy
Stability

Training Style

Functional Training

Setup Requirements

Requires Rack

No

Requires Bench

No

Requires Spotter

No

Space Needed

Small

Noise Level

Low

Muscle Breakdown

Hamstrings

9/10

Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus

Glutes

8/10

Glute Max

Lower Back

6/10

Erector Spinae

Abs

4/10

Rectus Abdominis

Calves

2/10
Programming

Typical Rep Range

8-15 reps

Rest Between Sets

60-90 seconds

How to Perform

Stand on the center of a resistance band with feet hip-width apart. Loop the band over your shoulders or neck, standing tall with knees slightly bent and core braced.

  1. Push hips back to hinge forward, keeping back flat and chest up.
  2. Lower torso until parallel to ground or hamstrings stretch.
  3. Pause briefly at bottom if desired.
  4. Squeeze glutes to drive hips forward.
  5. Return to upright position with neutral spine.
  6. Repeat for reps, maintaining control.

Coaching Tips

Form Cues

  • Hips back first
  • Back flat always
  • Squeeze glutes to rise
  • Knees soft
  • Core tight

Breathing

Inhale as you hinge down, brace core, and exhale as you drive hips forward.

Tempo

3-1-1

Range of Motion

Hinge until torso is parallel to floor with shins vertical and neutral spine; avoid rounding back.

Safety

Safety Notes

  • Inspect band for damage before use
  • Avoid if acute lower back pain
  • Keep slight knee bend
  • Engage core to protect spine
  • Use towel on neck for comfort
  • Start with light band to learn form

Spotting

Not required; self-spot with tension control or use lighter band.

Common Mistakes

  • Rounding back
  • Locking knees
  • Using lower back to lift
  • Letting band slip
  • Jerking movements

When to Avoid

  • Acute lower back injury
  • Herniated disc
  • Poor hip mobility

Flexibility Needed

  • Adequate hip flexion
  • Shoulder flexibility for band placement

Build Up First

  • Master basic hip hinge
  • Core bracing competency

Also known as

Banded Good Morning, Band Good Morning, Loop Band Good Morning

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