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Dumbbell good morning

A compound exercise for the hamstrings and lower back, with help from the glutes. Equipment: dumbbells.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Hold one dumbbell at your chest, knees soft.
  2. Push the hips back until the back is near flat
  3. Drive the hips through to stand

Muscles worked

Dumbbell good morning: 3D figure mid-rep with the hamstrings and lower back highlighted

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