Band Good Morning

A band exercise for the hamstrings and gluteus maximus.

  • Legs
  • Band

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Muscles worked

MainHamstrings, Gluteus maximus
AlsoErector spinae

Setup

A long loop band; feet shoulder width.

How to do it well

  • Band under the feet and behind the neck
  • Hinge the hips back with a flat back
  • Stand by squeezing the glutes

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the back
  • Bending the knees into a squat

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.