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Barbell
Barbell Good Morning
Barbell hip hinge with the bar on the back. Strengthens the hamstrings and glutes that hold spine angle in the swing.
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Why it matters for golf
The good morning is a pure hip hinge under load. Strong hamstrings and glutes hold spine angle from setup through impact, and this lift builds them while teaching the hips to move without the low back giving way.
Coaching cues
- Soft knees, push the hips straight back.
- Keep the bar tight and the back flat.
- Stop when the hamstrings load up.
- Squeeze the glutes to stand tall.
Common faults
- Knees bend and it turns into a squat.
- Upper back rounds at the bottom.
- Loading too heavy for clean positions.