compound · Hinge
Trap Bar Deadlift
Trap Bar Deadlift is a compound hinge movement for hamstrings, using Trap Bar. It also works glutes, quads and traps. 4 sets of 5-8, 3 min rest.
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Trap Bar
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sets and reps
- 4 × 5-8
- Rest
- 180s
- Force
- pull
How to do it
- 1Set up
Stand in the middle of the frame, handles level with mid-thigh at lockout.
- 2The cue that matters
Neutral handles put you more upright - stand up hard and lock the hips out.
- 3Work it
4 sets of 5-8, resting about 3 minutes between them.
Muscles worked
Hamstrings does most of the work. Glutes, quads and traps take the rest.