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Hanging Bar Good Morning

Primary
Hamstrings
Secondary
Abdominals, Glutes, Lower Back
Equipment
Barbell
Level
intermediate

Hanging Bar Good Morning demonstration

Hanging Bar Good Morning, starting position
Hanging Bar Good Morning, starting position
Hanging Bar Good Morning, finishing position
Hanging Bar Good Morning, finishing position

How to Perform

  1. 1Begin with a bar on a rack at about the same height as your stomach. Suspend the bar using chains or suspension straps.
  2. 2Bend over underneath the bar and rack the bar across the rear of your shoulders as you would a power squat, not on top of your traps. At the proper height, you should be near parallel to the floor when bent over. Keep your back tight, shoulder blades pinched together, and your knees slightly bent. Keep your back arched and your cervical spine in proper alignment.
  3. 3Begin the motion by extending through the hips with your glutes and hamstrings, and you are standing with the weight.
  4. 4Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position, where it is supported by the chains.

Video Tutorial

Tips & Common Mistakes

  • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
  • •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
  • •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
  • •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
HamstringsAbdominalsGlutesLower Back

Exercise Details

Category
Powerlifting
Force
push
Mechanic
compound
Level
intermediate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Hanging Bar Good Morning work?

Hanging Bar Good Morning primarily targets the Hamstrings. It also works the Abdominals, Glutes, Lower Back as secondary muscles.

What equipment do I need for Hanging Bar Good Morning?

Hanging Bar Good Morning requires Barbell.

Is Hanging Bar Good Morning suitable for beginners?

Hanging Bar Good Morning is classified as intermediate level. Beginners should master foundational movements first.

Alternatives to Hanging Bar Good Morning

Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.