Good Morning Exercise

As the name suggests, good morning exercises are done in a fashion which appears as if you're greeting or bowing to someone. It is a very popular form of back exercise that helps in strengthening lower back, hips and legs. It is generally popular in Olympic weightlifting competitions and it is used by heavy weightlifters to practice during weightlifting competition. It is practiced by the help of barbells (it's one of the barbell exercises) or two dumbbells, held on the lifter's shoulder's, behind the head. In it the lifter has to bend forward, bowing at hips while keeping the back straight. After doing this, he has to return to the upright position ensuring that balance is always maintained. It is a part of weight training.

Technique
The routines of these exercises are meant to strengthen the spine muscles and the back of legs. In fact, it is popular as one of the best ways to strengthen the lower back. It's important to maintain perfect position to avoid any injuries during the procedure of practicing this exercise. Here is a step by step procedure for practicing this exercises:

1. Place your feet such that they're at shoulder width apart.
2. Keep your body upright and do core bracing which is nothing but taxing abdominal and back muscles in such a way so as to maximize stability while lifting heavy weight. Core bracing helps in avoiding back injuries. Also, keep shoulder's back.
3. The bar you're using must be comfortable for you to lift. Hold the bar and keep it across the shoulder back. Don't put the weight of barbells or bar on your neck. Properly grasp the bar by your hands at the place just outside your shoulder.
4. By bending your knees and hips slightly forward, try to maintain a balanced position.
5. The lower back must be able to make a natural arch.
6. You can push your hips back to gain more controlled position.
7. Keep the back neutral and don't stretch or bend more than you're comfortable.
8. Return to normal position by slowly lifting upper back and pushing hips forward. The back position must be very slightly arched and almost parallel to the floor.
9. One complete bending to lift the weight is considered one set.
10. Perform four such repetitions till you're comfortable.

Benefits of Exercise in the Morning

If one thing can change your life, it's getting up early and going out for a walk or preferably engaging in some physical activity. As per nature, our body's system is best suited for early morning exercises. One who gets up early enjoys hosts of health benefits, right from getting rid of diseases to improving body's vitality. Moreover, nothing rejuvenates the body and soul better than getting up early in the morning as the environment is calm, cool and relaxing.

The most important benefit of a morning exercises is that it helps us in maintaining the natural rhythm of our body. Natural rhythm is nothing but an overall well-being of mental, physical and behavioral changes that one goes through all the day long. Getting up early morning has significant effect on one's natural body rhythm and so one can be active as soon as the day breaks. Performing exercises in the early morning promotes better blood circulation, strengthens the immune system and is significant in imparting an enhanced feeling of well-being. Besides that early morning exercises promote healthy mind. And a healthy person is a happy person as his emotional and physical health are in synchronicity.

It is always advisable to practice good morning exercises under an expert guidance so that you're able to know numerous pros and cons of this exercise. You should also incorporate them routine in your workouts if you're an experienced weightlifter. But ensure you're taking proper safety measures and you're following all the tips effectively while practicing these exercises effectively.