Trap Bar Deadlift
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The trap bar deadlift is a weightlifting exercise that targets the lower body and back. It is performed using a trap bar, allowing for a more ergonomic lift that reduces stress on the lower back compared to traditional deadlifts.
How to do it
- Stand in the center of the trap bar with feet hip-width apart.
- Bend at the hips and knees, keeping your back straight, and grasp the handles.
- Drive through your heels to lift the bar, extending your hips and knees.
- Stabilize at the top, ensuring your back remains straight and shoulders back.
- Lower the bar back to the starting position by bending your hips and knees.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Quadriceps
Secondary Erector Spinae Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers
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