Hamstrings exercise · barbell
Barbell Good Morning
The barbell good morning is a barbell exercise that targets the hamstrings, with the lower back assisting.
- Target muscle
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Lower back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body part
- Upper legs
How to do the barbell good morning
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell resting on your upper back.
- 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.
- Lower your torso until it is parallel to the ground, feeling a stretch in your hamstrings.
- Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position by squeezing your glutes and pushing your hips forward.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the hamstrings. The lower back work as secondary muscles. See all hamstring exercises or every barbell exercise.
