Barbell Good Morning

BARBELL GOOD MORNINGS
Target muscle group: Hamstrings
Secondary muscle groups: Glutes & Spinal Erectors

The stretch under load is the phase of most lifts where a ton of growth occurs. The more literature that comes out, the more this is supported (Mentzer heads will appreciate this).

Few movements encapsulate this principle more than the Good Morning.

VERY similar to the Stiff Legged Deadlift, the cues are as follows:

1. Pre-stretch the hamstrings by pushing your butt back and belly forward -- creating an anterior pelvic tilt.

2. Push your butt back to begin the lowering phase, keeping your lower back arched and chest high.

3. Go deep as is possible. You'll know what depth is right by how painful it is. It's crucial not to avoid this pain -- this is where the growth happens.

Suggested tempo: 4-1-1-0
Control the eccentric nice and slow and pause at the bottom in the loaded stretch position before coming up under control. Repeat.