Romanian Deadlift - With Barbell

Try this exercise to strengthen nearly every muscle in the back of your body as well as your core and grip strength. Consider this a great way to reduce back pain, burn fat, build muscle and increase bone density and flexibility for people of any age and gender.
 

Difficulty Level :  Advanced   Muscles :   Hamstrings, Glutes Modality :  Strength Equipment :  Barbell Pre-Requisites : Must have adequate core strength as well as adequate extensibility in the hamstrings to perform this exercise in neutral spine with minimal compensation to the kinetic chain. Preparation : Begin with barbell on ground, knees bent 5 degrees, feet shoulder width apart. Bend at the HIP joint maintaining neutral spine and grab the bar at a width that would allow the forearms to be perpendicular to the bar if the elbows were flexed at 90 degrees. Slightly retract scapulae (shoulder blades). Movement : Contract glutes, extend hips to straight position. Lower down to starting position, following desired REP TEMPO.