Movement for Good Morning vs. RDL?

Asked by: Matt Roberts

Good morning is considered by some to be an easier movement due to the bar on the back, which provides a greater stimulus for maintaining a neutral spine and it’s suitability for anyone, regardless of their mobility. The RDL requires more upper body awareness as the bar is in front of the body and greater mobility.

Are good mornings and deadlifts the same thing?

While the deadlift is a more vertical movement, good mornings are a more horizontal or forward movement. As such, the difference in bar placement makes the amount of weight used for good mornings much lighter than deadlifts.

What is the difference between good morning and stiff legged deadlift?

The most important distinction between the two exercises is where the movement begins. The SLDL begins on the floor, from a deadstop, just like a regular deadlift. Ideally, each rep is paused on the floor and completely deloaded between reps, again, just like a regular deadlift. RDLs begin from the hang position – ie.

What type of movement is a good morning?

The good-morning is a weight training exercise. It is known as a good morning because of the movement in the erector spinae which resembles the bow that traditionally begins a schoolday in some East-Asian countries.

Can good mornings replace deadlifts?

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The good morning can be useful for the above sports athletes as it can help to increase muscle mass and positional strength necessary to move heavier loads in the actual deadlift and squat.

Should I do good mornings RDL?

Not necessarily… depends on the intensity and the athlete. We usually alternate between the two every other workout. We perform both on some days, but if done together, only the RDL’s are done max intensity…the good mornings are done at a lighter intensity and for more reps.

What can I do instead of good mornings?

Here are six alternatives to the good morning that we like.

• Back Extension Variations.
• Reverse Hyperextensions.
• Hip Thrusts.
• Glute-Ham Raises.
• Resistance Band Good Morning.
• Reverse Chinese Plank.
• Spinal Erector Strength and Hypertrophy.
• Preventing Injuries.

What exercise replaces deadlift?

A good deadlift alternative is the barbell hip thrust. This movement involves fully extending your hips, helping you build glutes of steel. Another option is the kettlebell swing, which builds explosive power and strengthens the posterior chain. Plus, it works pretty much the same muscle groups as the deadlift.

What muscles are worked in good mornings?

The good morning exercise works the hamstrings, back, glutes, and abs. Using a weighted barbell increases the load on these muscles,1 though beginners should start with a light weight (or no weight at all).

Can I build muscle without deadlifts?

Yes, you can get big without deadlifts. However, the deadlift is considered one of the best compounded movements to build strength and mass for the posterior chain (glutes, hamstrings, low back, traps, and erectors).

Why don t bodybuilders do deadlifts?

Supposed bodybuilders load up a bar just to see how much they can lift. That’s not bodybuilding and, as with squats, many guys just aren’t built for deadlifts (the ideal shape is short with relatively long arms), so this becomes a strength exercise that hits the glutes and legs as much as the back.

What can I substitute for Romanian deadlift?

The 9 best Romanian deadlift alternatives are:

• Stiff Leg Deadlift.
• Block Deadlift.
• Good Mornings.
• Barbell Hip Thrust.
• Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift.
• Single-Leg Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift.
• Weighted 45-Degree Back Extension.
• Standing Cable Pull Through.