Exercise library
Hamstrings
Seated Good Morning
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Back, Glutes
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Hinge
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Sit on a bench with the bar across your traps and a braced, flat back. Hinge forward from the hips toward your thighs, then contract the low back and hips to return upright.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the hamstrings — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Barbell Good MorningBarbellHinge
- Barbell Romanian DeadliftBarbellHinge
- Barbell Stiff-Leg DeadliftBarbellHinge
- B-Stance Dumbbell Romanian DeadliftDumbbellHinge
- Band Leg CurlBandHinge
- Cable Single-Leg Romanian DeadliftCableHinge
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the hamstrings: