So I am fairly new to good mornings, but I’ve read a lot about them up to now. I was doing sets of 7 with a very modest weight (115 lbs), and I kept falling backward while I was performing the lift.
It felt like I wasn’t being counter balanced enough by the weight… I’m pushing my hips back to start the movement and pretty much getting my back to parallel, but I feel very unstable at the bottom of the movement. I even fell to the ground one time on the catch bars. I don’t think the weight is too much, as I feel good doing it; the stability is my main issue.
I found that when I went what I thought was “super wide” with my legs that it felt more stable, but still not what I wanted.
Is it that the weight isn’t enough, or is the problem more likely a form issue?
i may be wrong (and probably am) but i never went back to parallel with GM’s. stuck ass back as far as it would go, then forced it forwards to rise again, back hit around 45degrees or so.
Its actually not a bad thing that you feel like you are falling back. Without seeing you perform the movement, your description at least tells me that you are pushing your butt back.
You should feel like you are going to fall backwards, as you want all of the load to be on the posterior chain (glutes, hams, back). With a lighter weight you will feel like you are not properly balanced. If you are keeping your back arched or neutral and pushing your butt back and popping from the hips, then don’t be afraid to add a little more weight.
Keep playing around with it and you will eventually get it. Some movements just take time to become accustom to performing. If you have access to bands, they are a great way to get a feel for the movement without the hassle of the barbell. If you haven’t already you could look at the pictures and videos on www.EliteFTS.com.
Stop right before you fall over, hold the position, then rebound back up. I had the same problem as you did and when I went down I almost couldn’t get up or fell over. You need to stop right before that point, and eventually that point will disappear.