Barbell Good Morning

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Body Part: Gluteal

Description

The Barbell Good Morning is a compound exercise that primarily targets the lower back, hamstrings, and glutes. It involves bending at the hips while maintaining a neutral spine, which helps in strengthening the posterior chain and improving hip hinge mechanics.

How to Perform

Begin by setting up a barbell on a squat rack at shoulder height.
Position yourself under the barbell, resting it across your upper back and shoulders. Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Lift the bar off the rack by extending your legs and stepping back to clear the rack.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outward.
Engage your core and keep your chest up. Maintain a slight bend in your knees.
Hinge at the hips by pushing them backward while keeping your back straight and chest up.
Lower your torso until it is nearly parallel to the ground or as far as your flexibility allows without rounding your back.
Reverse the movement by driving through your heels and extending your hips to return to the starting position.

What Muscles Work

Primary Muscle:

Secondary Muscles:

Tips

Keep your core tight throughout the movement to protect your lower back.
Focus on hinging at the hips rather than bending at the waist to maintain proper form.
Start with a light weight to master the technique before progressing to heavier loads.
Ensure that your knees remain slightly bent throughout the exercise to avoid unnecessary strain.
Maintain a neutral spine by keeping your head in line with your torso; avoid looking up or down excessively.
Control the descent and ascent of the movement to maximize muscle engagement and minimize injury risk.

Common Mistakes

Rounding the back instead of maintaining a neutral spine.
Bending the knees excessively, turning it into a squat.
Allowing the barbell to roll up the neck instead of resting securely on the upper back.
Leaning too far forward, causing loss of balance.
Not engaging the core, leading to instability.
Using too much weight, compromising form.
Lowering the torso too quickly, losing control.
Failing to hinge at the hips, reducing hamstring activation.
Hyperextending the back at the top of the movement.
Not keeping the chest up, leading to a collapsed posture.