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Barbell good morning

Intermediate

Barbell good morning is a compound barbell exercise for the hamstrings, also working the lower back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Also works

Lower back

Equipment
Barbell
Movement
Legs
Type
Compound
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
3 min

How to do it

  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.

What to do instead

  • Barbell seated good morningBarbell
  • Barbell straight leg deadliftBarbell
Logged today · 3 min restBarbell good morning

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