Back
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning
Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning is a beginner-friendly back exercise performed with a barbell. It also involves the glutes and legs.
Barbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Back
Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning also involves glutes, legs.
Strength
Movement pattern: hinge. This is a compound exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Begin to raise the bar as you exhale by elevating your torso back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Variations
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FAQ
Common questions about Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning.
What muscles does Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning work?
Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning primarily trains the back and also involves the glutes and legs.
Is Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning?
This variation uses a barbell.
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