Bar Good Morning
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings
Bar Good Morning focuses on Hamstrings, with Glutes, Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Bar Good Morning with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and a barbell resting across your upper back and shoulders.
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Engage your core and maintain a straight back as you slowly hinge at your hips, pushing your glutes backward.
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Lower your torso forward until it is roughly parallel to the floor or you feel a strong stretch in your hamstrings.
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Keep your knees slightly bent throughout the movement, avoiding any squatting motion.
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Drive through your heels and extend your hips to return to the upright starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top.
Secondary Muscles
While Bar Good Morning primarily targets Hamstrings , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Lower Back . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
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