Exercise library · Legs
Good Morning.
Compound movement targeting hamstrings and lower back, improving posterior chain strength and flexibility.
AdvancedBarbell
The numbers
Sets
3–5
Reps
5–10
Rest
90–180
Muscles
Primary
Hamstrings · Lower back
Secondary
Glutes
The play-by-play
How to do it.
- Step 01
Load a barbell onto your upper back, similar to a squat.
- Step 02
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- Step 03
Hinge at your hips, pushing them backward while keeping your back straight.
- Step 04
Lower your torso until it's nearly parallel to the floor or a comfortable stretch is felt.
- Step 05
Engage your hamstrings and glutes to reverse the movement.
- Step 06
Return to the starting upright position, squeezing your glutes.
What separates good from great
Pro cues.
Maintain a neutral spine throughout the entire movement.
Use light weights to master form before increasing load.
Control the eccentric phase to maximize hamstring stretch.