How to Do Hanging Bar Good Morning
Start and end of one clean rep of Hanging Bar Good Morning.
Quick facts
| Primary muscle | Hamstrings |
|---|---|
| Secondary muscles | Core, Glutes |
| Equipment | Barbell |
| Category | Powerlifting |
How to perform Hanging Bar Good Morning
- Begin with a bar on a rack at about the same height as your stomach. Suspend the bar using chains or suspension straps.
- Bend 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.
- Begin the motion by extending through the hips with your glutes and hamstrings, and you are standing with the weight.
- Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position, where it is supported by the chains.
Muscles worked
- Hamstrings (primary): bends the knee and extends the hip through hinges and pulls.
- Core (secondary): braces the trunk and resists twisting to protect the spine.
- Glutes (secondary): extends and stabilises the hip — the engine behind hinges, squats and sprints.
Sets & reps by goal
| Goal | Sets × reps | Load | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3–5 × 3–5 | Heavy (~85%+) | 2–3 min |
| Hypertrophy | 3–4 × 8–12 | Moderate (~65–75%) | 60–90 s |
| Endurance | 2–3 × 15–20 | Lighter (~50–60%) | 30–45 s |
Pick the row that matches your goal. If you're newer, anchor in the hypertrophy range while you groove the form.
Form tips
- Lead with the hips, keep a soft knee and hold a long, flat back through the hinge.
- Keep the bar path close and stacked over your mid-foot; letting it drift forward wastes force and loads the lower back.
- Rehearse your setup identically on every rep; dependable strength is built on one groove you can trust.
- Breathe out on the effort and in on the return, keeping one steady rhythm across the set.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the lower back to reach lower instead of hinging at the hips.
- Loading the bar heavier than your form allows and turning strict reps into a whole-body heave.
- Changing your setup rep to rep so the groove never becomes automatic.
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does Hanging Bar Good Morning work?
Hanging Bar Good Morning mainly works the hamstrings, with the core, glutes helping as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for Hanging Bar Good Morning?
Hanging Bar Good Morning needs a barbell and plates (plus a rack or bench where the movement calls for one).
How many sets and reps should I do for Hanging Bar Good Morning?
It depends on your goal: about 3–5 sets of 3–5 heavy reps for strength, 3–4 sets of 8–12 for muscle growth, or 2–3 sets of 15–20 for endurance. Pick the row that matches your goal. If you're newer, anchor in the hypertrophy range while you groove the form.
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