Good Mornings

[Beth66]

I've watched the video of good mornings. I'm a little scared to do them. They look as if they have a high potential for injury.

Is this considered a more advanced move, or am I just being a weenie?

[Bravogrl27]

Originally posted by Beth66@May 15 2006, 07:53 PM
I've watched the video of good mornings. I'm a little scared to do them. They look as if they have a high potential for injury.

Is this considered a more advanced move, or am I just being a weenie?
I'm going to try it with just the bar to get the form down first. (Haven't done them since my Sophomore year in high school when I took a weight training class) . . . so I'm a newbie all over again (as far as lifting real weights) and I don't think it looks too hard. We can do it. :)

[Erik]

Originally posted by Beth66@May 15 2006, 08:53 PM
I've watched the video of good mornings. I'm a little scared to do them. They look as if they have a high potential for injury.

Is this considered a more advanced move, or am I just being a weenie?
Are you a beginner?

[Strive2Define]

I don't do them myself but only because I have heard so many people say negative things about them and how they do have the potential for injury.

[Beth66]

Are you a beginner?

I've been lifting for about 6 months.

[Erik]

Originally posted by Strive2Define@May 15 2006, 08:57 PM
I don't do them myself but only because I have heard so many people say negative things about them and how they do have the potential for injury.
It is a really good exercise, but I think it's one where mastery of technique is very important.

[clsupnorth]

Originally posted by Beth66@May 15 2006, 07:53 PM
Is this considered a more advanced move, or am I just being a weenie?
Maybe just a bit of a weenie. I found that if you make sure your form is correct, and don't go too heavy too fast, they are very beneficial.

[Strive2Define]

Originally posted by Thunder@May 15 2006, 09:02 PM
It is a really good exercise, but I think it's one where mastery of technique is very important.
I actually saw someone doing what looked like a seated good morning ( if there is such a thing) the other day..what is the purpose in doing them in this manner?

[Beth66]

I tried Good Mornings today! I liked them. They weren't scary and I didn't hurt myself.

I started with just the bar, then went up to 65 lbs. I think if I hadn't done RDLs yesterday I could have increased the weight a bit. My PC was already sore before I began. :train:

[amyloo]

Wow! 65 lbs for good mornings is great for your first time out. I love good mornings, but haven't gone very heavy on them, for fear of losing form.
I can't even do full squats with 65 lbs yet because neither of my gyms have a squat rack and I can't clean and press more than 55. So obviously, my good mornings would be limited to 55 as well.

[Beth66]

Wow! 65 lbs for good mornings is great for your first time out.

Thanks for the compliment. I've been doing RDLs and SDLs for several months, so I guess the pertinent muscles are already used to the movement and weight.

[jaleena]

Originally posted by Strive2Define@May 16 2006, 02:14 AM
I actually saw someone doing what looked like a seated good morning ( if there is such a thing) the other day..what is the purpose in doing them in this manner?
Yes, there is such a thing. It was in one of T-Mag's "exercises you've never tried" articles.

[nicidale]

I love doing good mornings. When I first started doing them I went lighter than I normally do and focused on my form and then went up from there.

[~T~]

Originally posted by Beth66@May 16 2006, 11:28 AM
I tried Good Mornings today! I liked them. They weren't scary and I didn't hurt myself.

I started with just the bar, then went up to 65 lbs. I think if I hadn't done RDLs yesterday I could have increased the weight a bit. My PC was already sore before I began. :train:
Ive been worried about trying these, but your example has given me the courage. I will try them today.

[Cali]

I did GM's yesterday and now my ass hurts like nobody's business. :lol:

[Beth66]

Mine too!

I did RDLs on Monday and GMs on Tuesday. One day, my ass WILL be high and tight!