Seated Barbell Good Morning
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings
Seated Barbell Good Morning focuses on Hamstrings, with Glutes, Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Seated Barbell Good Morning with proper form and technique.
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Sit on a flat bench with your feet firmly planted on the floor, slightly wider than hip-width apart.
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Carefully place a barbell across your upper back and shoulders, just below your neck, holding it with an overhand grip wider than your shoulders.
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Engage your core and maintain a straight back as you slowly hinge forward at your hips, leaning your torso towards your thighs.
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Lower your torso until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, ensuring your back remains straight and your head is in line with your spine.
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Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then powerfully contract your hamstrings and glutes to return your torso to the upright seated position.
Secondary Muscles
While Seated Barbell 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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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Seated Barbell Good Morning, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
