Back
Barbell Good Morning
Position a barbell across the upper traps similar to a back squat setup. Stand with feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- Equipment
- Equipment
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Focus Area
- Back
- Injury risk
- Moderate
Primary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Gluteus Maximus
- Lower Back
Secondary muscles
- Erector Spinae
- Adductors
- Core Stabilizers
- Upper Back
Target muscles
- back
- glutes
How to perform
- 1
Position a barbell across the upper traps similar to a back squat setup.
- 2
Stand with feet hip-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- 3
Brace the core and maintain a neutral spine.
- 4
Push the hips backward while lowering the torso forward.
- 5
Lower until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor or hamstring mobility limit is reached.
- 6
Keep the barbell stable and spine neutral throughout the movement.
- 7
Drive the hips forward to return to the standing position.
- 8
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Safety & form
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