Barbell Good Morning

Set-up

• Rest a light barbell across your upper back, as for a back squat.
• Stand with your feet hip-width apart and a soft bend in your knees.

How to do it

1. Push your hips back and lower your chest towards the floor, keeping your back flat.
2. Stop when you feel a strong stretch in your hamstrings, or as soon as your back begins to round.
3. Drive your hips forward to return to standing.

Coaching cues

• Keep the bar fixed on your back and your chest up.
• The movement comes from the hips, not the lower back.

Common mistakes

• Rounding the back to go lower.
• Bending the knees so it turns into a squat.

Safety

• Use a light weight: this loads the lower back more than most hinge exercises.