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Barbell Good Morning exercise animation

Barbell Good Morning

Category
Upper Legs
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Hamstrings

The barbell good morning hinges at the hips with the bar on the back, stretching and then loading the hamstrings and lower back through a pattern that closely resembles the top portion of a deadlift. It's a humbling exercise for anyone who's never done it — the loads that feel manageable on a deadlift often feel much heavier here because of the longer lever arm. Start light and keep a soft bend in the knees to protect the lower back.

How to Do the Barbell Good Morning

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell resting on your upper back.
  2. 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.
  3. Lower your torso until it is parallel to the ground, feeling a stretch in your hamstrings.
  4. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position by squeezing your glutes and pushing your hips forward.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Good Morning primarily targets the Hamstrings, with Lower Back as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have barbell? These target the same hamstrings with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Good Morning work?
The Barbell Good Morning primarily targets the hamstrings, with the lower back as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Good Morning?
The Barbell Good Morning is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Good Morning?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Glute-Ham Raise targets the same hamstrings using body weight instead.