Zercher Good Morning
- Primary muscles
- Hamstrings, Glutes
- Secondary muscles
- Lower back
- Equipment
- Other
- Movement pattern
- Hinge
Steps
- 1 Place a barbell in the crook of your elbows, holding it securely against your upper chest.
- 2 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and maintain a straight back with your core engaged.
- 3 Keeping your back straight and chest up, hinge at your hips, pushing them backward as you lower your torso.
- 4 Continue lowering until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor, feeling a stretch in your hamstrings.
- 5 Engage your glutes and hamstrings to reverse the movement, driving your hips forward.
- 6 Return to the starting upright position, maintaining a straight back throughout the entire movement.
