How to do the Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning
Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning is an intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Lower Back.
Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning demonstration · © GymiaFit
Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Lower Back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning step by step
- 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- 2Hold the barbell across your upper back, resting it on your traps.
- 3Keeping your back straight, hinge forward at the hips, pushing your glutes back.
- 4Lower your torso until it is parallel to the ground, feeling a stretch in your hamstrings.
- 5Engage your glutes and hamstrings to return to the starting position.
- 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning — questions
What muscles does the Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning work?
The Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning primarily targets the Glutes. It also recruits the Hamstrings, Lower Back as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Stiff Leg 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 Stiff Leg 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 Stiff Leg Good Morning?
Barbell Deadlift, Barbell Narrow Stance Squat, Barbell One Arm Side Deadlift train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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