How to do the Barbell Good Morning
Barbell Good Morning is an intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Hamstrings in the Upper Legs region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Lower Back.
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Barbell Good Morning at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Secondary muscles
- Lower Back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Barbell Good Morning step by step
- 1Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell resting on your upper back.
- 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.
- 3Lower your torso until it is parallel to the ground, feeling a stretch in your hamstrings.
- 4Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position by squeezing your glutes and pushing your hips forward.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Barbell Good Morning — questions
What muscles does the Barbell Good Morning work?
The Barbell Good Morning primarily targets the Hamstrings. It also recruits the Lower Back as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Good Morning?
You need barbell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Barbell Good Morning suitable for beginners?
It is classed as intermediate. Build the movement pattern with an easier variation first, then add load once the technique holds under fatigue.
What can I do instead of the Barbell Good Morning?
Barbell Straight Leg Deadlift, Power Clean, Kettlebell Hang Clean train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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