Good Mornings...primarily for back or hamstrings?

[P-funk]

lol, i do deadlifts every week and i usually target the 3-5 rep range area and then usually go for my max. Last week, i did 400 and still have no back/hip pain whatsoever

papa dimaggio has a few more years on you son.

he is saying it may catch up with you later in life.

 

[Rottweiller]

GM's are hard to do.

 

[Arnold]

lol, i do deadlifts every week and i usually target the 3-5 rep range area and then usually go for my max. Last week, i did 400 and still have no back/hip pain whatsoever

how old are you and how long have you been training hard & heavy?

 

[Squaggleboggin]

GM's are hard to do.

I have to agree with this. Every time I've tried them I've been unable to feel comfortable with the exercise - incorrect bar placement, inconsistent ROM on each rep, etc. That's why I just stick to SLDLs and I'm actually doing more weight for these than I am for squats.

 

[DOMS]

Surprisingly, GMs feel natural to me. I usually don't go below 10 reps though.

 

[P-funk]

Surprisingly, GMs feel natural to me. I usually don't go below 10 reps though.

yea, I always do higher reps on them because I find max good mornings to be more trouble then they are worth...also, I usually do my good mornings at the end of the workout so the last thing I want to do is heavy doubles after snatches, clean and jerks and front squats.

 

[DOMS]

yea, I always do higher reps on them because I find max good mornings to be more trouble then they are worth...also, I usually do my good mornings at the end of the workout so the last thing I want to do is heavy doubles after snatches, clean and jerks and front squats.

I've the same reasoning.

On a side note, the last part of your post sounds pornographic.

 

[shiznit2169]

how old are you and how long have you been training hard & heavy?

19 years old and been lifting hard and heavy for 1 year

 

[shiznit2169]

I've the same reasoning.

On a side note, the last part of your post sounds pornographic.

why were you spending your energy looking for "pornographic" terms?

 

[Arnold]

19 years old and been lifting hard and heavy for 1 year

ahhh...learn from my great wisdom young grasshopper!

 

[IRON MAN]

right, I do not think the risk of the movement is worth it, there are other things you can do for your lower back without the amount of risk involved in a good morning.

also, after many years of training and beating the hell out of my back if I could go back 15 years and do it all over I would take much better care of my back. if you are still young this will not mean anything to you, but keep training hard and heavy for another 15 years and you will know exactly what I am talking about!

Another experienced trainer tells the truth about "Good Mornings". It's just not worth it. .I hope the younger guys on this board will listen to what Robert is saying )

 

[Doublebase]

I have never done them. They look like they could hurt yuh.

 

[BritChick]

I throw my SLDL and Good Mornings in on hamstring day, SLDL usually is my primary exercise and heavy, Good Mornings last and higher reps.
Unless you've got great core strength and have no back injuries I'd stay away from both, perfect posture is a must to avoid injury.

 

[CowPimp]

I thought that GMs had the bar further from the hip than SLDLs, which would mean that you couldn't use as much weight (simple lever mechanics)?

That's what I said, although I think I phrased it poorly.

My stance on GMs is that they are an extremely useful exercise. Are they riskier than some comparable movements? Yes. Are they highly effective? Yes. You have to determine if the risk is worth it to you.

Personally, I have never had any problems with rounding or even feeling uncomfortable with the movement. I do 1RMs with them, and honestly think good mornings are a big part of why my posterior chain strength went through the roof in the last year or so. Of course, I think my goals are a little more aggressive than most, and they are certainly not necessary for the vast majority of people to achieve their goals.