Trap bar deadlift

Even if you are new, you would have known about this extremely common exercise performed by bodybuilders and average trainers. However, the world’s‘ deadlift’ can seem extremely daunting. You will understand that ‘deadlifting’ is one of the must-do exercises to get you closer to looking in great shape. The deadlift can benefit all types of fitness levels, but also be […]

The trap bar deadlift is a beneficial compound exercise that uses an altered grip width and resistance dispersion due to the usage of a hex barbell.

When performing trap bar deadlifts for the purpose of building muscle, it is generally recommended to use a rep range of 8-12 reps per set. This rep range is considered to be the "hypertrophy range," as it has been shown to be effective for promoting muscle growth. It's also important to note that trap bar deadlifts are a compound movement that work multiple muscle groups like glutes, hamstrings, quads and lower back. Take care! 💪😁

While it’s possible to misuse the trap bar deadlift, Coach William Wayland believes that, in the right coaching hands, it can be used to improve robustness and high levels of force production (higher outputs) for the right sports, including rotational sports like golf and baseball. He outlines drills and variations for athletes to get the most from this tool and movement.

The trap bar deadlift is perfect for people who are tall, don't like barbell DLs or want to work their quads. Learn how to do the trap bar deadlift for mass.

“Training Compound Exercises are Key Deadlift Squat Bench Press Pull up 2/3x per week if you're serious 6-12 reps Work to correct imbalances Trap bar dead lift. 👌 Strong Correlation (not perfect) between trap bar dead lift and running speed/jumping ability.”

This variation gives you some key differences from the standard exercise that can pay off for your gains.

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