Week 151: How to Perform Good Mornings with Eccentric Focus
- Keep It Moving PT & Wellness
- Sep 1
- 2 min read
It's September which means kids are going back to school, some parents are becoming empty nesters, and some of us 😅 are excited to not be showing up everywhere sweaty. This month's theme "College Move-In" is all about teaching you how to help your kid move into their college dorm, apartment, grandma's house without destroying your body.
Exercise:Â How to Perform Good Mornings with Eccentric Focus
Purpose:Â To build strength and endurance in the glutes, hamstrings, while adding in core stabilization to prevent you from lifting with only your back
Who It's For:Â For the parents, the quirky aunts and uncles, the friends working for pizza and beer, and for the actual students themselves
Why We Love It: Because this summer was long and it’s time to get back on track
Procedure:
Stand with feet about shoulder-width apart without weight to start.
Brace your core and slightly bend your knees.
Slowly push your hips back, keeping your spine neutral and chest controlled.
Lower your torso until you feel a strong stretch in your hamstrings—take 3–5 seconds to descend.
Pause briefly at the bottom without losing your position.
Drive your hips forward and squeeze your glutes to return to standing.
Repeat for 6-8 reps.
Too scary? Let's take it to the floor and work on our hinging with Shoulders Elevated Hip Lifts.
*Disclaimer:Â Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.
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