TRAP BAR DEADLIFT

Trap Bar Benefits

1. LESS STRESS ON THE SPINE
2. GENERATE MORE POWER
3. BETTER FOR BEGINNERS THAN STRAIGHT BARBELL

EXECUTION

To setup for the trap bar deadlift, first step inside the perimeter of the bar, making sure your feet are positioned equidistant between the front and back of the bar.

Grip the handles tightly on either side so that your middle finger is in horizontal alignment with the front of your shin, while rotating the insides of your elbows forward. This will help to pick up any slack at the shoulder capsule.

Squat your hips down with an arch in your back.

Once in position, stand up by driving your feet into the ground, straightening your legs, and thrusting your hips forward. As you approach the top of the movement, squeeze your glutes together and brace your abdominals to finish the movement.