Trap Bar Deadlift exercise demonstration
Strength
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Trap Bar Deadlift

Deadlift variation using a trap bar for a more upright pulling position.

Trap bar

Equipment

Trap bar

Also known as

Hex Bar Deadlift

Targeting

Glutes

Primary

Hamstrings

Primary

Quads

Secondary

Lower back

Secondary

Forearms

Stabilizer

How to do it

  1. 1.Stand inside the trap bar with feet hip width
  2. 2.grip the handles and brace your torso
  3. 3.drive through the floor to stand tall
  4. 4.lower the bar under control

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