How to do the Lever Seated Good Morning
Lever Seated Good Morning is an intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using leverage machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Lower Back.
Lever Seated Good Morning demonstration · © GymiaFit
Lever Seated Good Morning at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Lower Back
- Equipment
- Leverage Machine
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Lever Seated Good Morning step by step
- 1Adjust the seat height so that your hips are slightly higher than your knees.
- 2Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet flat on the footrests.
- 3Grasp the handles or the sides of the seat for stability.
- 4Keeping your back straight, slowly lean forward from your hips until your upper body is parallel to the ground.
- 5Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position by pushing through your glutes and hamstrings.
- 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Lever Seated Good Morning — questions
What muscles does the Lever Seated Good Morning work?
The Lever Seated Good Morning primarily targets the Glutes. It also recruits the Hamstrings, Lower Back as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Seated Good Morning?
You need leverage machine. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Lever Seated Good Morning suitable for beginners?
It is classed as intermediate. Build the movement pattern with an easier variation first, then add load once the technique holds under fatigue.
What can I do instead of the Lever Seated Good Morning?
Lever Deadlift, Barbell Deadlift, Barbell Narrow Stance Squat train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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