What is the Good Morning Squat?

The Good Morning Squat is an exercise that combines elements of both the squat and the Good Morning, and it is primarily used for building confidence and strength.

According to Homi Shivaie, the movement involves bending over without sitting on a box and then standing back up. This combination not only helps in building strength but also in developing confidence in handling the bar 1. The exercise ensures that the technique is learned properly before progressing to more complex movements like regular squats. It's a part of a twelve-week powerlifting program where Good Mornings are used as a warm-up before proceeding to the Good Morning Squat.

By focusing on bending at the hips and maintaining proper posture, the Good Morning Squat helps in training the glutes and hamstrings, which are crucial for numerous powerlifting exercises 1.