Exercise library · Hamstrings
Good Mornings Barbell
The Good Mornings Barbell 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
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place a barbell across your upper back, gripping it firmly.
- Keep your chest up, core tight, and knees slightly bent.
- Hinge at the hips by pushing them backward while keeping your back straight.
- Lower your torso until it is nearly parallel to the floor or until you feel a strong stretch in your hamstrings.
- Engage your hamstrings and glutes to lift your torso back to the starting position.
- Squeeze your glutes at the top before repeating.
- Perform for the desired number of repetitions with controlled movement.
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