Target Muscle

    Glutes

    Equipment

    Machine

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    Seated Good Morning

    The seated good morning is a machine-based exercise targeting the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and lower back. It involves hinging at the hips while seated, using a machine to provide resistance.

    Also Works

    HamstringsLower Back

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Adjust the seat height so that your hips are slightly higher than your knees.

    2. 2

      Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet flat on the footrests.

    3. 3

      Grasp the handles or the sides of the seat for stability.

    4. 4

      Keeping your back straight, slowly lean forward from your hips until your upper body is parallel to the ground.

    5. 5

      Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position by pushing through your glutes and hamstrings.

    6. 6

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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