Barbell Goodmornings
Quick answer
Barbell Goodmornings is an intermediate isolation barbell exercise that mainly works the lower back and glutes, with the hamstrings assisting.
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Muscles worked
Primary
Secondary
How to do Barbell Goodmornings
- 1
Standing in a squat rack, position the barbell on the stand at just below shoulder height. Step under the bar placing in on your traps and grip it with your hands on either side.
- 2
Lift the barbell off the rack and take a step away, ready to perform the movement. This will be your starting position.
- 3
Slowly return to the starting position.
Form cues
- Feel the limits of your own range of motion as it will be different for different bobdy types, don't over extend yourself as this could lead to injury.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner. Technique first, weight second!.
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