Barbell good morning

Hamstrings · barbell. Use a light load; hinge at the hips with a stable back.

Illustrative model of the barbell good morning
Illustrative demo; it doesn't assess your form.

Main muscle: Hamstrings

Also works: glutes · back

Equipment: barbell

Typical: 3–4 sets of 6–12. For strength, 3–6 with solid form and long rests.

How to do it

  1. Use a light load; hinge at the hips with a stable back.
  2. Bar on your traps, soft knees and core tight.
  3. Hips back until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor, only if you keep a neutral back.

Common mistakes

Alternative

No equipment, or want to switch it up: Dumbbell Romanian deadlift.

Log it in one message

Type or say: “Did 3x10 good morning with 45 lb.”

Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.

FAQ

What muscles does the barbell good morning work?

Main: hamstrings. Also working: glutes and back.

How many sets and reps of good morning?

Typical: 3–4 sets of 6–12. For strength, 3–6 with solid form and long rests. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the total on the bar.

How do I log good morning in Fituba?

Type “Did 3x10 good morning with 45 lb” and Fituba logs your weights session with its sets, reps and load.

Sources and limits

Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Hamstrings). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.

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