Strength

Barbell Good Morning

"Barbell Good Morning targets the lower back and hamstrings, strengthening the posterior chain for better balance and posture. It consists of hinging at the hips while carrying a barbell on your shoulders, also improves flexibility."

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Barbell Good Morning instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place a barbell across the upper part of your back.

Hold onto the bar with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.

Keep your back straight and slowly bend at your waist, lowering your upper body as far as you can without compromising your posture.

Pause at the bottom of the movement for a second.

Lift your upper body back to the starting position and repeat for a set number of reps.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place a barbell across the upper part of your back.

Hold onto the bar with your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.

Keep your back straight and slowly bend at your waist, lowering your upper body as far as you can without compromising your posture.

Pause at the bottom of the movement for a second.

Lift your upper body back to the starting position and repeat for a set number of reps.

Equipment needed

Bands

Barbell

Battle Ropes

Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

Yoga Ball

Muscles used

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