Lift a light barbell off the rack and position it across your shoulders behind your neck. Stand straight with your feet about shoulder-width apart, and your toes pointing straight ahead. Keep your legs straight throughout this movement. Slowly bend forward at the waist until your torso is parallel with the floor. Slowly reverse the movement and return to the starting point. Repeat.

(Primary muscles: spinal erectors, gluteus and hamstrings)

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