Can't feel my hamstrings on the deadlift. What do you recommend?

[Clyde]

Hello. When I deadlift with a barbell, I just can't feel anything in my hamstrings...no burn, no pulling, nothing.

However, today, just for kicks, I did some 50 lb. kettlebell deadlifts. I know those are forbidden, but I wanted to try something. I really made an effort to rotate my pelvis/hips between my legs (hopefully this makes sense) and then pulled. I could immediately feel my hamstrings on fire.

Could it be that my barbell deadlift form is completely wrong (I follow the 5 step process) and somehow I am using other muscles than hamstrings? Any thoughts would be appreciated. I posted a video of my most recent barbell deadlift here, although I only did one rep:

Can you please review my deadlift?


Thanks

[Mark Rippetoe]

If your primary concern is feeling your hamstrings, just do RDLs. The deadlift is not famous for making your hamstrings sore, even if you get a better back extension than you do in the linked video.