Good Morning Squat (Barbell)

A hybrid movement combining a good morning with a squat to emphasize posterior chain strength and hip mobility.

Instructions

1. Hold the barbell across your shoulders with feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Simultaneously bend at the hips and knees, hinging at the waist while lowering into a squat.
3. Lower until your torso is nearly parallel to the ground and thighs are parallel to the floor.
4. Drive through your heels and extend your hips and knees simultaneously to return to standing.
5. Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Tips

• Keep your back straight throughout the movement to prevent lower back strain
• This hybrid emphasizes the posterior chain more than a standard squat
• Start with light weight to master the combined movement pattern
• Engage your core and maintain a neutral spine throughout
• The good morning component increases lower back and hamstring engagement
• Focus on hinging from the hips while simultaneously bending the knees