We’re used to carrying loads on our sides, so why not train our deadlifts the same way? The hexagonal shape of the trap bar puts the load at your sides. The first key to a proper trap-bar ...

Deadlifts are one of the best compound exercises you can do to build full-body strength, but the debate between whether you should use an Olympic bar to complete the move, or a trap bar has been ...

Most people have heard of the deadlift, tried it before, or seen others deadlift in the gym. The traditional deadlift ...

Your move: If you’re new to the deadlift or need to master proper form, you’ll be well-served using a trap bar. But don’t stop with the deadlift. The trap bar can also be used to perform the ...

We’re used to carrying loads on our sides, so why not train our deadlifts the same way? The hexagonal shape of the trap bar puts the load at your sides. Position yourself inside the trap bar ...

But it’s not the only way to build raw power. In fact, some lifters will tell you the trap bar deadlift is an even better option, especially for beginners or anyone focused on training for power ...

The icing on the cake is that the trap bar is used mostly for the one exercise where learning form can be extremely difficult for beginners—the deadlift. Research has proved that the trap bar ...

If you’re trying to build and strengthen your quads and can’t decide between hack squats versus trap bar deadlifts, we’ve got some answers to help you decide which is the best strength ...

We’re used to carrying loads on our sides, so why not train our deadlifts the same way? The hexagonal shape of the trap bar puts the load at your sides. Still, doing the trap bar deadlift isn’t as ...