Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning
Description
The barbell stiff leg good morning is a good morning variation performed with the knees nearly locked throughout the rep. The straight legs maximize the hamstring stretch and force the lift to come almost entirely from hip extension. It is a strong choice for hamstring development and hip hinge mechanics.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning Instructions
- Position a barbell across your upper back behind the neck.
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and a slight bend in the knees.
- Brace your core and pull your shoulders back.
- Hinge at the hips and lower your torso forward.
- Maintain near-straight legs throughout the descent.
- Continue until you feel a strong hamstring stretch.
- Squeeze your glutes to return to the upright position.
- Stand tall at the top and repeat.
Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning Form & Visual
Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning Benefits
- Maximizes hamstring stretch
- Builds posterior chain strength
- Strong glute and erector spinae work
- Different stimulus than bent-knee good morning
- Develops hip hinge mechanics
- Useful for hamstring specialization
Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Gluteus maximus
- Erector spinae
Barbell Stiff Leg Good Morning Variations & Alternatives
- Good Morning
- Stiff Leg Deadlift
- Romanian Deadlift
- Single Leg Good Morning
