Barbell Good Morning

Learn how to do the Barbell Good Morning with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on Lower Back.

Barbell Good Morning exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Good Morning

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Good Morning with correct form:

  1. 1Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell resting on your upper back.
  2. 2Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, hinge forward at the hips, pushing your buttocks back as if you were trying to touch the wall behind you with your glutes.
  3. 3Lower your torso until it is parallel to the ground, feeling a stretch in your hamstrings.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position by squeezing your glutes and pushing your hips forward.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Good Morning Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

lower back

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Main

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does the Barbell Good Morning work?

The Barbell Good Morning primarily targets your Hamstrings. Secondary muscles worked include Lower Back. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your upper legs.

What equipment do I need for the Barbell Good Morning?

The Barbell Good Morning requires barbell. Make sure your equipment is properly set up and you have enough space to perform the movement with full range of motion.

How do I perform the Barbell Good Morning with proper form?

Start by start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell resting on your upper back.. Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, hinge forward at the hips, pushing your buttocks back as if you were trying to touch the wall behind you with your glutes. Lower your torso until it is parallel to the ground, feeling a stretch in your hamstrings. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.

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