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Barbell Good Morning

This builds your hamstrings and glutes while improving hip hinge strength. It helps with lifting and everyday bending.

All hamstring exercises
Muscle group
Equipment
Exercise type
Compound
Technique
Advanced technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Hamstrings
Supporting muscles
GlutesLower Back

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Place the barbell across your upper back, set your feet hip- or shoulder-width apart, and keep a slight bend in your knees.

  2. 02

    Brace your core and push your hips back by hinging at the hips, keeping your back neutral.

  3. 03

    Lower until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings and can maintain proper form.

  4. 04

    Stand up by driving your hips forward and squeezing your glutes.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide
What it works

This builds your hamstrings and glutes while improving hip hinge strength. It helps with lifting and everyday bending.

What it should feel like

You should feel the stretch and work in your hamstrings and glutes. It should not feel like your lower back is doing most of the work.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is rounding your back or going too low. Start light and stop where you can keep a neutral spine.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Barbell Good Morning is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 05 · Tips

Start with a light weight and keep the movement controlled. If your back rounds, reduce the range of motion.

Places stress on the lower back, keep the weight moderate and avoid performing it when fatigued.

More exercises: Hamstrings

§ 06 · Same muscles

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