Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning
How to do the Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Lower Back
Glutes, Hamstrings
Barbell
How to do the Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning
- 1
This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for safety purposes. To begin, first set the bar on a rack that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it.
- 2
Hold on to the bar using both arms at each side and lift it off the rack by first pushing with your legs and at the same time straightening your torso.
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Step away from the rack and position your legs using a shoulder width medium stance. Keep your head up at all times as looking down will get you off balance and also maintain a straight back. This will be your starting position.
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Keeping your legs stationary, move your torso forward by bending at the hips while inhaling. Lower your torso until it is parallel with the floor.
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Begin to raise the bar as you exhale by elevating your torso back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning: common questions
What muscles does the Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning work?
The Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning primarily works the Lower Back. It also recruits the Glutes and Hamstrings as supporting muscles.
Is the Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning?
To do the Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning you'll need a barbell.
Is the Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning a compound or isolation exercise?
The Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning with correct form?
This exercise is best performed inside a squat rack for safety purposes. To begin, first set the bar on a rack that best matches your height. Once the correct height is chosen and the bar is loaded, step under the bar and place the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck) across it. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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