The trap bar deadlift is a compound lower body exercise that targets the glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, and lower back. It is performed using a trap bar, which allows for a more upright torso and can be easier on the lower back compared to a conventional barbell deadlift.
Also Works
HamstringsQuadricepsLower Back
How to Perform
1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the trap bar on the ground in front of you.
2
Bend at the hips and knees to lower yourself down and grip the handles of the trap bar with an overhand grip.
3
Keep your back straight and chest up as you begin to lift the trap bar off the ground by extending your hips and knees.
4
As you lift, focus on driving through your heels and squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement.
5
Lower the trap bar back down to the ground by bending at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight throughout the movement.