The Romanian deadlift offers all the benefits of a traditional deadlift but is less intimidating and easier on the body.

Lie back on a bench set to an incline angle and lift a barbell to shoulder height, palms facing away from you. Breathe out as you press up with both arms. Lock out your arms and squeeze your chest ...

Stand next to a loaded barbell set on the ground. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward so your torso is slightly higher than parallel to the ground, then grab the barbell using an overhand ...