Exercise Comparison
Band Good Morning vs Front Leg Raises
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Muscle Analysis
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Only in Band Good Morning
Instructions
Band Good Morning
Using a 41 inch band, stand on one end, spreading your feet a small amount. Bend at the hips to loop the end of the band behind your neck. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your legs straight, extend through the hips to come to a near vertical position.
Ensure that you do not round your back as you go down back to the starting position.
Front Leg Raises
Stand next to a chair or other support, holding on with one hand.
Swing your leg forward, keeping the leg straight. Continue with a downward swing, bringing the leg as far back as your flexibility allows. Repeat 5-10 times, and then switch legs.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. Band Good Morning is a beginner exercise using bands, while Front Leg Raises is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Band Good Morning if you have access to bands, or Front Leg Raises if you prefer bodyweight.