Barbell Good Morning
This is one of the oldest exercises in bodybuilding but it still is one of the best for working the lower back.
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Muscle groups
- Back
- Primary muscles
- Lower back
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
How to perform this exercise
- Place a barbell across your shoulders.
- Keeping your head up and your back completely straight, bend at the waist until your back is parallel with the floor.
- Return to starting position.
- Repeat.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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