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[@autisticplane8066]

What's kickass about the slow eccentric of the good morning is that you are literally setting up a massive stretch reflex to the hams, which equates to more explosive power from the posterior chain. What bothered me about the video was, no gay jokes, no Karen jokes, no disturbing jokes ...... you okay Big Mike?

[@Flabango]

😂😂😂

[@masterp69]

Dude, mikey,, youre slipping!. We're looking for multiple dimensions in our education; that means sick humor😂

[@Edwardo160]

Not even jew jokes 😢 Maybe because he was sponsored by the bar company

[@csl9495]

Didn't he say something like it's like have sex going backwards?

[@paulr3179]

That barbell is giving off strong jet pack vibes. I was half expecting you to fly off into the distance when you said, "see you next time."

[@identityproblem9228]

Solid content. Looking forward to the Master Class series.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

KZbin would totally bust my ass for posting that link lol, so I'll refrain! - Dr. Mike

[@Der_Richiee]

Shouldve Filmed Dr. Mike a bit more from behind, especially when in the eccentric :(

[@bjiffy10]

I have found that goodmornings hit my hams a little bit differently than SLDL especially with the cues you've given. Thanks so much.

[@shawnpatten6515]

Just amazing, quality content. Dr. Mike is just phenomenal.

[@Djibril24]

1) the “push your hips into the back corner” cue from Jared on the “how to destroy your legs with just a squat rack video” totally transformed my good mornings. Way more load on my posterior chain, much less on my low back. 2) the Transformer bar on the hip hinge setting is probably my favorite bar for good mornings. Feels like all it goes into my hips and hamstrings, almost no strain on my back. Just can’t justify that price tag yet.

[@sirhc4986]

I've been lifting for about 6 months and just incorporated good mornings into leg day. I love them and that's thanks to your video. It's helped me tremendously with this rather intimidating exercise. It totally destroys my hams. LOVE IT!!

[@brettduce5243]

Hi Mike. A quick question regarding these good mornings: does stance width make any difference with respect to stretch/activation/muscles targeted etc? All the best for 2023.

[@millemaolchannel8608]

One of the best videos I’ve on YouTub explaining Good Mornings!!

[@thedodo1]

Awesome tips! I can no longer perform hamstring curls without pain in the next day due to an old knee injury and faulty equipment at my local gym, will definitely give the good-mornings a try! Cheers from Argentina

[@johnnykarate_SweepLeg]

I've been doing good mornings for a few years now, and I've never thought about doing it with a safety squat bar. Good thing I just bought one a week ago and now I can implement it.

[@kapoioBCS]

It is a free video..

[@captainhook155]

@@kapoioBCS lol

[@danielkanewske8473]

I started following your tips for GMs and RDLs. My DOMS are terrible now and it's fantastic! Thx Doc!

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Wooooo! - Dr. Mike

[@SinzGamingTV]

I find fundamental exercises eg. Bench, squat, deadlifts makes my DOMS way more noticeable

[@maxloval775]

Thanks doc, yours is one of the only channels I trust with this stuff

[@user-zx6nj2le4l]

Great way to explain. Thanks!

[@NobbyStilestheToothlessTiger]

I didn't like this exercise until I used a low bar position. Now it's great!

[@J0shua2326]

Same. Slightly wider stance and low bar allows me to hammer the hamstrings. Highbar and narrower stance is just all erectors for me

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Yep, that can take a ton of stress off of the back and let you focus on the hams. - Dr. Mike

[@liamburns8554]

It’s easier that’s why. You were using to much weight with high bar position, hence why you didn’t like it. A lower bar position means the lever is shorter, so more weight can be used. High bar achieves more difficulty with less weight as the movement lever is longer.

[@J0shua2326]

@@liamburns8554 not at all. I use both. Simply prefer low bar for hamstrings

[@liamburns8554]

@@J0shua2326 got ya. I find a lower placement hits glutes and upper hammies more.

[@beebob51]

Great start to a potentially great series! Cant wait. Great job RP.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

This is a series that has had multiple episodes already. Check them out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGfVeHeZm96DqtE - Dr. Mike

[@yallaaAIC]

@@RenaissancePeriodization Get a load of this guy lol

[@spencerlopes1482]

Glute Ham Raises and Sumo Deadlifts next!!!

[@mariohijano1503]

Great video. It would be awseome to have a video explaining how to do the barbell hipthrust for hypertrophy

[@AS-rq6tr]

Dr Mike and this channel are massive Ws

[@igee1605]

Been doing Them maybe 2 months but I find a wide stance gives me the best stretch on the hamstrings

[@angrysenpai8421]

This man is a mind reader everytime I'm working on a specific muscle this kid comes out with some fire

[@captainhook155]

Bro he's like 30 or 40 something

[@asdfkjhlk34]

@@captainhook155 nah he’s 20 he’s just on the juice

[@angrysenpai8421]

@@captainhook155 hes like 22 bro

[@captainhook155]

@Angry Senpai Well WHOOP-SEEE bro PARDON ME dog MY BAD bro

[@angrysenpai8421]

@@captainhook155 your good kehd

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

Thanks 👍

[@Hrulfik]

I'd love to see a video on the V squat someday as there is one at my gym and I'd love to hear the doc's thoughts on it 🙂

[@HerrSchaft007]

thanks! just last week i kicked good mornings out of my routine cause i wasnt sure whats the correct technique. especially knees bend or staight was an issue were you get 1000 different opinions on.

[@Marc-ip4ii]

This was great, am I wrong in using the good morning as a low back exercise to strengthen that part of my back??

[@scotw67]

Great! New subscriber here! Can’t wait to implement this into my training.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Welcome and best wishes to you! - Dr. Mike

[@kupatange]

With my SSB good mornings, I push the handles up as I descend into the movement. I noticed this helps with keeping the chest up. I think this handles moving up makes the weight move to a more anterior position - thoughts on this Dr. Mike?

[@JuiceTubes]

For stiff legged deads and good mornings, I focus on pulling through my heels on the way up (concentric). This takes my back out of it -- back stays neutral

[@daviddawn9043]

Good tutorial.

[@shivamchauhan4481]

Solid content as always. Music at the start is lit, you mind sharing it?

[@nomecognome354]

Hey Dr Mike! Could you do a video on mechanical dropsets? I think it's a really interesting topic and I believe it's a game changer after trying them ; I like to do an exercise until technical failure (so only perfect, same speed reps) and after than another easier exercise with quick reps until it burns too much to go on, example : triceps extensions + presses What do you think? Thanks in advance if you respond to this.

[@BenjaminTorres1]

Good stuff

[@joshuavdw7480]

I can't take part in the transformation challenge because I've been subscribed too long so I'm already absolutely bulbous in every aspect

[@lolololalala8225]

I wish we had that bar at my gym.

[@JMUDoc]

Definitely try these on a hack squat machine, if you haven't already😁😁

[@MrMasterninjakiller]

Would love to see a video on the Dumbell pullover. Having a hard time feeling it at the top of the eccentric.

[@shranks6560]

Its a stretched based movement thr Theres virtually no tension at the top youre not supposed to feel it.

[@robbie2473]

Any advice on stance width? Shoulder width apart, toes forward, similar to a conventional deadlift? A little wider similar to a bent over row? Just whatever is comfortable?

[@thetimeisninefifteen]

Time for a transformation challenge!

[@fifthideal]

Any tips for the concentric part of the lift?

[@JohnLowry]

For those of us with the transformer bar, how do you have it setup?

[@Peter_Parker69]

Looks like you're in a roller coaster with that bar

[@arthursiklos1126]

Would the decrease in moment through arching the lowerback counteract the benefit of being able to use less weight?

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

In my experience, not even remotely. But you can easily try for yourself and see which position gives you the best hamstring stimulus compared to the load used. - Dr. Mike

[@umgawa112]

Good mornings are the anti-ego lift. Is there a deadlift/good morning ratio to start out at? 4:1?

[@likemy]

that bar looks awesome. Transformer bar from Mr Kristoffen? Is that how you spell it

[@zivgudes1668]

What if i feel a stress on the cervical spine,even with safety bar.. Do you have a tip for that ?

[@SlowRiderDucati]

No bad reps, just BAD ASSES! Dr. Mike that is your T -shirt...

[@mikke906]

Another great video Dr Mike. I always feel like I'm not going down low enough for good mornings or rdls since I feel the pain when I'm not that low. Will rom change as I keep doing them or will it stay roughly the same?

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

The ROM usually slowly increase for YEARS. But, don't feel guilty... if you're getting the stretch and getting sore from it, you're good! - Dr. Mike

[@mikke906]

@Renaissance Periodization thanks! I do feel the pain, but right now it's with very little rom so I feel like a little bitch and as if that isn't enough so then I find myself going lower, but no longer feel the pain. I definitely do get sore for days after when I do them correctly so I'll stick with the lower rom

[@klod184]

I always end um hurting my lower back when giving these another try. Not a weight issue, since I load for 15+ reps. Not rounding either. Not really sure what the issue is. Maybe I go to low.

[@dylanlasky2389]

What setting do you use for the transformer bar? I assume you would use the safety squat bar setting.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

You can use any! I actually use the "high bar" setting but that's just me and that's just for the time being. No wrong answers here. - Dr. Mike

[@brianbland4837]

Thank you. You mention for hypertrophy but are these equally solid for strength?

[@chilldoc9638]

Hypertrophy and strength are correlated

[@UndefinedLastName]

Boom 💥

[@rulesyaface]

Are these cues essentially the same as a stiff legged deadlift?

[@barryhill2836]

So this movement is like an SDL but with the weight on your shoulders?

[@iasonasleonidas6836]

Does the safety bar increase the weight you can use at all because of the shorter lever?

[@RobiGold11]

It actually decreases the weight cause the bar is basically almost on your neck which makes the lever arm longer. It also kind of pitches you forward which makes it even harder

[@KingDoug]

Hmmm, I've not done good mornings since starting back at the gym because I always used to feel it in my back more than my hammies, but these days I pay far more attention to my form, so maybe I need to stick them in somewhere.

[@Jwam94]

Hey Mike! So is that bar you’re using better for good mornings or is a regular barbell okay? Tried with a regular barbell but curious if it makes a difference.

[@jasonbaijens3378]

it does make a difference, but a regular barbell can still work fine. one is not necessarily better than the other, it just changes where the weight is

[@JoshBenware]

I just wanna know about that bar...what kind of ssb is that?

[@Shreadington]

Hams today! Dr Mike, It'd really help if you were toppless in some Hulk green leggings so we can see the positioning and movement better than being in baggy shorts.

[@edwardlow6117]

what if you want to target the glutes rather than the hams?

[@jonaslarsson4238]

I just did my goodmornings goddamnit!

[@peterhenderson2193]

I have poor hamstring flexibility. Is it worth doing this even if it's a lower range of motion than most?

[@carami6442]

I really like doing seated good mornings but I never see anyone else doing them

[@TheGodLycan]

Well most people are trying to limit lower back strain and erector work, not specifically work on them during a back day because they get hit pretty good on squats deads and rows already

[@rowanhealy]

Nice Vans.

[@slikognito]

I could feel those hams just watchin' you mate.😎🍹

[@shamsmirza7373]

In both the Deadlift and Romanian Deadlift exercises the bar is not allowed to drift forward and remains almost glued to shins and thighs. In Good morning exercise, however, the bar path is way too forward although the function of both the RDL and the Good Morning is almost similar and identical namely to develop the hamstrings. Does it not make this exercise dangerous?

[@brennand933]

No exercise is dangerous if done with proper technique and proper loading. The moment arm is greater with a good morning, which means the movement must be done with very good control and a rigid back. If done properly, it is not dangerous.

[@mrgame97]

So no core brace?

[@CyLvCompetetiv]

I have alot of tension on the lower back when tilting it. Can I fix this somehow? Or is that normal? It seems like the lower back is the limiting factor for me.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Normal. You just have to start out lighter and your lower back will get stronger over time. - Dr. Mike

[@NewplayerXL]

Today I met one of those 65 year old partial reppers that came to me and started bullshitting about what he thought I was making my client do wrong. He said with a smile: "You talk how you've been taught, and I have more...". Didn't finish, but pretty sure he meant "experience" MY BROTHER IN CHRIST, a lifetime of doing something doesn't mean you know how to do it right. People get old regardless of the quality of their experience (aplies to ANYTHING)

[@chriscancarry]

🙌

[@mattc4266]

Hit that like

[@sergejstojanovic2518]

1) I saw Your GM technique video on Instagram, tried it and legend says that I'm still recovering from 4 sets 2) can I "pre" arch my back so I don't round at the bottom? I have problems with remembering more than 1 Qu (don't know how to spell that)

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Cue. And absolutely you can. That's what I do! - Dr. Mike

[@jshaf8782]

Damn. Now I wish that I would have taken a "Before picture" like 2 years ago when i started this journey. Didnt much feel like taking a photo with my shirt off at the time... If only I had realized there was money on the line LOL

[@gregoryb7174]

I try and picture my femurs sinking into my hip sockets as I arch my back for good mornings. That “sinking in” when cued in pilates allows for a greater rom throughout the posterior chain, in my experience

[@hamzahhussain6580]

I have a question if anyone would mind giving me some advice. I finished a bulk this year from Jan-August and went from 165lbs to 200lbs and gained a substantial amount of muscle. Before this I was cutting for 2 years and went from 255-165lbs. I have been cutting since Sept and have went from ~195lbs to 179lbs and I realise I have only been losing 2-3lbs a month instead of 4-5 lbs. I still do not have visible abs, should I keep going due to the slow fat loss rate or go on a maintenance phase? Many thanks

[@perman07]

If you haven't reached the goal and the diet isn't saying stop, I say keep going. No problem with that slow pace once you're getting closer to your goal weight. You're doing things that are actually supported by science from my knowledge.

[@hamzahhussain6580]

@@perman07 that makes sense thanks a lot. I think I'll stop cutting at 175lbs regardless of visible since I am quite tall and the weight would be quite low for me

[@ddavidjeremy]

Or as I call them, Good late afternoons

[@brennon9755]

I did good mornings with the safety squat bar and idk I just felt so much lower back, i felt hams too but too much lower back any tips? I tried keeping my chest up

[@xazim94x]

How was your abdominal bracing? I didn’t see Mike mentioning anything about it. Naturally if you arch your lower back you will anterior tilt and relax the abs.

[@brennon9755]

@@xazim94x probably wasn’t good, my bracing got decent I got my squat up quite a bit but now it’s back to sh*t not sure why 😞

[@MichaelWarrenPerform]

Would be nice to have that $5k transformer bar

[@sanjaysami4315]

What kind of barbell is this ??

[@niklasappel4305]

I'd love to watch a video on how to increase appetite and eat enough to be a bodybuilder

[@shrexyboi1850]

Just eat more and your appetite will eventually increase also doing higher volume increases appetite atleast for me

[@ButtmanAtHeart]

eat fast food 2-3 times a day you’ll blow up in no time ;)

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

I got you covered right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4DToad-j8Z1Zqc - Dr. Mike

[@niklasappel4305]

@@RenaissancePeriodization thank you a lot, Dr.!

[@sword-and-shield]

Mess with your feet width and you will find the sweet spot for equal glute and ham tension and you will drive out of the hole feeling both flexing hard.

[@JerseyJersey100]

Great explanation but in my experience good mornings are not worth the risk. It’s not a natural movement for weight and balancing like that sucks. But maybe it feels better to different structures

[@craigslistreply6544]

my biggest problem with good mornings is because my gym doesn't have any specialty bars, the tends to bar roll forward to the back of my neck as I fatigue and so increasing weight becomes risky for me

[@Firm-Tofu-King]

I can't feel the stretch anymore, when I started doing them it was great, but I just can't feel it anymore I've tried higher reps Different depths Foot placement Arching Bent/straight leg Barbell Smith I've tried everything, I just can't feel it anymore

[@drip369]

There's a lot of dudes down here that get excited for Mike's big tip

[@fortnex9972]

Black over black over black!! I just saw a bold head and a forearm. Moving?🤦‍♂️🤣

[@playfair9920]

Can't do it without neck pain.

[@roteroktober360]

how can this exercise even train hamstrings? Dont understand how its possible, the hams are like the biceps but for the legs and here you are doing the opposite type movement compared to biceps

[@jasonbaijens3378]

hamstrings also do hip extension, not just leg flexion.

[@chilldoc9638]

No, the hamstrings also preform hip extension

[@eawavy2316]

I always think of pushing my but back instead of folding my body helps me feel it better

[@araragikoyomi99]

Hammies go brrrrrr

[@ButtmanAtHeart]

i dont even care about the money i just want to train with dr mike that would be awesome!

[@jeremyovsienko7932]

Mike! Greetings from Ukraine, please do Behind the neck press for delts next video)

[@phinnphace]

Clearly been doing these wrong forevs 😎

[@jdabramson]

🔥🦵

[@RoidfreeSenior]

When you see pics of old school guys doing these they tend to get too low, according to your tips

[@gustavocvieira8584]

Some are just more flexible, I can go a bit deeper without losing stretch, I'm also a bit taller than average, which probably helps, too.

[@notacrew69]

Algorithm enjoyer here

[@anonymousanonymous5327]

is it ok to stalk you? i like to have permission from all my victims(zero so far), if you say no then no problems ill try elsewhere

[@drip369]

Oh if you continue to suffer you can get 18 minutes of fame with Mike instead of 15 🙃🙃

[@gokukakarot1855]

For the algorithm

[@cyraxthecyborg1440]

Sound like my gf in the sheets "back arch arch back knee bend, ouch"