Seated Barbell Goodmornings

BarbellIntermediateIsolation
Animation from the GymStreak app · Get the app

Quick answer

Seated Barbell Goodmornings is an intermediate isolation barbell exercise that mainly works the lower back and glutes.

Written by the GymStreak coaching team

Muscles worked

Front
Back

How to do Seated Barbell Goodmornings

  1. 1

    Sit at the edge of a flat bench with a barbell on your traps. Your hands should be equidistant apart, your back should be straight and your feet flat on the floor. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight. Go down as far you can.

  3. 3

    Hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight. Go down as far you can.

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!.

Related calculators

Perfect Your Seated Barbell Goodmornings Form

Get detailed 3D demonstrations, track your progress, and receive personalized workout plans featuring this exercise.

GymStreak Exercise Demonstrations