Barbell Single Leg Good Morning Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Hamstrings
- Secondary Muscles
- Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Single Leg Good Morning with Barbell
How to: Barbell Single Leg Good Morning
- Start by standing on one leg with the other leg slightly bent behind you.
- Place a barbell across your shoulders behind your neck.
- Hamstring hinge forward while keeping the lifted leg straight behind you.
- Lower until you feel a stretch in the hamstring of the standing leg.
- Return to the starting position and repeat for desired reps.
Common Mistakes
- Bending the back instead of hinging at the hips.
- Rushing through the movement.
- Not keeping the supporting leg steady.
Modifications
- Use a lighter barbell or perform the exercise without weights to start.
- Perform the movement with a stability ball for balance.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and hinge at the hips.
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
- Perform the movement in a controlled manner to avoid injury.
Tags
hamstrings
glutes
strength
thighs
core
barbell