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