Safety Bar Good Morning Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Hamstrings
- Secondary Muscles
- Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Barbell Good Morning
How to: Safety Bar Good Morning
- Place a barbell across your upper back, just below your neck.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- With a slight bend in your knees, hinge at your hips to lower your torso forward.
- Keep your back straight and head looking forward.
- Lower until your torso is almost parallel to the ground.
- Engage your hamstrings and glutes to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back during the lift.
- Not hinging at the hips properly.
- Using excessive weight without proper form.
Modifications
- Perform with a lighter load or no weight.
- Use a stability ball for support.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
- Start with lighter weights to ensure proper form.
Safety Bar Good Morning Alternatives
Tags
hamstrings
glutes
strength
intermediate
barbell
lower back