Safety Bar Good Morning
Description
The safety bar good morning is a weightlifting exercise that involves placing a barbell on a safety squat bar and performing a forward bend while keeping the back straight. It primarily targets the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Safety Bar Good Morning Instructions
- Start by setting up a squat rack with a safety bar at chest height.
- Stand facing the safety bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grab the safety bar with both hands, keeping your elbows tucked in close to your body.
- Take a deep breath and brace your core.
- Slowly hinge at the hips, pushing your butt back and keeping your chest up.
- Lower your torso until it is parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment, then drive your hips forward to stand back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Safety Bar Good Morning Form & Visual
Safety Bar Good Morning Benefits
- Strengthens the muscles in the arms, shoulders, and back
- Improves grip strength
- Increases core stability and balance
- Can be done with minimal equipment
- Can be modified to target different muscle groups
Safety Bar Good Morning Muscles Worked
- Erector spinae
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
- Quadriceps
- Abdominals
Safety Bar Good Morning Variations & Alternatives
- Safety bar good morning with bands
- Safety bar good morning with chains
- Safety bar good morning with pause
- Safety bar good morning with tempo
- Safety bar good morning with deficit
