Target Muscle

    Glutes

    Equipment

    Barbell

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    Barbell Seated Good Morning

    The barbell seated good morning is a strength exercise that targets the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and lower back. It involves sitting on a bench with a barbell on your upper back, hinging forward at the hips, and returning to the upright position.

    Also Works

    HamstringsLower Back

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and a barbell resting on your upper back.

    2. 2

      Keep your back straight and your chest up.

    3. 3

      Slowly hinge forward at the hips, lowering your torso towards the ground.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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