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Barbell Seated Good Morning

The Barbell Seated Good Morning is a barbell exercise that targets the hamstrings, with the lower back assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Hamstrings
Also works
Lower back
Equipment
Barbell
Body part
Upper legs

Step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor, positioned shoulder-width apart.
  2. Place a barbell across your upper back and hold it firmly with both hands.
  3. Keep your chest up, core engaged, and back straight.
  4. Hinge forward at the hips, lowering your torso while keeping your back neutral.
  5. Lean forward until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings without rounding your spine.
  6. Engage your hamstrings and lower back to raise your torso back to the upright seated position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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