Good Morning

A compound barbell exercise for the hamstrings and erector spinae.

  • Legs
  • Barbell
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainHamstrings, Erector spinae
AlsoGluteus maximus

Setup

Keep the spine neutral and hinge from the hips, using light loads to start.

How to do it well

  • Set the bar on the upper back
  • Hinge forward with soft knees
  • Drive the hips back up

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the lower back
  • Squatting instead of hinging

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.