What do you think about trap bar deadlifts?
Any positives to these from your experience?
ETA: I shouldn't try to spell things this late....
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Thread: Trap Bar Dealifts
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04-17-2015, 08:40 PM #1
Trap Bar Dealifts
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04-17-2015, 11:07 PM #2
I don't really see the point. You don't hit your back much, more of a leg/grip exercise. And the grip part isn't so great because the handle is typically smaller in diameter than the oly bar.
I only use this for shrugs, which requires me to pick it up obviously, but as far as it being a sub for the King, not a chance.
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04-18-2015, 06:06 AM #3
Working the legs would be the point, I think you are right. Thanks.
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04-18-2015, 06:40 AM #4
have done some of these Robert and enjoyed them
Trap bars probably vary in weight, the one I used was approx 70lb
the one I used had handles but could be flipped upside down and then the pull would be the same ROM as standard deadlift
With the handles facing upwards, it reduces the ROM by a few inches thus would have made it easier
I know Cooper suggested them to me as a nice way to change the typical deadlift BBB work on 5/3/1 and because it does ensure the work is done with the legs, it may have a positive benefit to your squatting
any lift that involves leg drive, is a good thing in my experience and the cues it gave me did carry forward in the way I then went about conventional deadlifting☻/
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04-18-2015, 07:58 AM #5
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04-18-2015, 10:56 PM #11
Thanks for your thoughts all. Very helpful.
Do you feel that the quads were more taxed than with regular deadlifts? I have read this is the case from a few users, but I figure it's a YMMV issue depending on the person.The most important aspect of weight training; whether for the athlete, bodybuilder, or average person is to better ones health and ability without injury. - Bill Pearl
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04-19-2015, 12:07 AM #12anonymousGuest
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04-19-2015, 06:11 PM #13
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This. I came back from vacation a week ago and my gym purchased one. I used it for the first time Friday and woke up Saturday feeling like I was hit by a train. Everything from my eyeballs down is sore
Limited experience from me, Robert, but it is something I'll continue to use. Haven't figured out where to fit them in yet but might sub in my 5x10 deadlifts after the main sets with these.β»/
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04-19-2015, 07:07 PM #14
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04-19-2015, 07:37 PM #15
Lol'd hard. I've enjoyed some of your trap bar vids. I don't understand hang ups on the "best" way. I just want to get down the road to the next mile marker.
Thanks for you input halfway.
Thanks for your thoughts John. My youngest is rehabbing ankle and Achilles tendon issues. He is cleared to train (and had been) on bigger faster stronger program with his trainer. He works with his team trainer on PT few times a week. His squat is a mess right now due to mobility probs getting into the hole. He has started working single leg stuff, but you know there is a learning curve with lunges. He is doing good with step ups with the trainer out of the gate. and can still DL but most of his energy goes into power cleans 3x a week.
I've been contemplating buying a trap bar for the home gym for him to use to load up legs with something heavy 1x a week.
Plus I think I would like to give them a try now I've spent some time researching them a bit. Looks like an interesting movement, with great potential.
I see what you mean D. I'm prone to overextend and I know the bar keeps me a bit more "honest"The most important aspect of weight training; whether for the athlete, bodybuilder, or average person is to better ones health and ability without injury. - Bill Pearl
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04-20-2015, 07:00 AM #16
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It's a great variation to your deadlift style training. The leverage on this allows you to overload the back and legs due to hand placement. If you stay in a bent over position more so than keeping the chest high, you'll recruit more erectors and low back hence creating a stronger posterior chain.
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04-20-2015, 07:12 AM #17
Never done a trap bar deadlift in my life. Maybe I am missing the boat? I am sure it will work things and probably well, just like many other things I have never done. I wont say they are good or bad.....but I can say you can develop quite a lot without ever doing them. BUT...that said, with certain injuries, they look like a great alternative exercise or something to throw in to change things up a bit.
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04-21-2015, 05:57 AM #22
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I really enjoy the trap bar deadlifts as it fits my body leverages very well. I rotate this exercise in with my squats and straight bar deads, but I would be just fine if the trap bar deadlift was my main exercise.
If my knees are hurting on a particular day and I just don't feel confident in squats, I'll just load up the trap bar and do that instead.
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04-21-2015, 07:15 PM #23
Getting pretty serious about pulling the trigger.
Thanks for your input heat.
Found this link I had stashed away. Enjoyed this read:
https://www.t-nation.com/training/de...s-best-for-youThe most important aspect of weight training; whether for the athlete, bodybuilder, or average person is to better ones health and ability without injury. - Bill Pearl
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04-21-2015, 07:40 PM #24
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04-21-2015, 09:49 PM #25
I struggle with this. I really feel I don't tax my hams and glutes adequately with deadlifts as I smoke my back prior to getting there on the lower. It's really the same for squats. Always feel I am leaving something on the table.
I've been trying to make up on the GHR and hamstring curls for the backside but it's really not the same. BSS/RFESS is the solution for quads for me. I need to get fitter though. The BSS/RFESS, they just show how little conditioning I really have to my name.
I did not really have the intention of adding the trap deads to my program originally, but I'm beginning to think they could find a slot to call home.The most important aspect of weight training; whether for the athlete, bodybuilder, or average person is to better ones health and ability without injury. - Bill Pearl
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04-22-2015, 06:12 AM #26
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I've rotated trap bar DL's into my workouts for periods of a time and I feel that they 're an excellent option to have. I'd do them more often if I didn't have as many options for legs. My wife does these in place of regular squats as she as an issue with her back and these work great for her. I have a 3" platform to do them from that gives a better ROM as my bar only has the raised handles. I also do farmers walks with it. Some people use it for overhead pressing , but I've never tried that so I can't speak as to the effectiveness of that. Even though I don't use every week I wouldn't want to get rid of it. I modified mine so that it fits in a power rack and if i were buying a new one I think I would get one of the rackable bars. A great option to have in the gym IMO.
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04-22-2015, 06:25 AM #27
I found this to be a good read - https://www.t-nation.com/training/trap-bar-deadlift
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04-22-2015, 09:19 AM #28
Yes the rackable option seems to be quite popular option with folks. Appreciate your thouhts on this and the pointers. It does seem very few regret the purchase of one of these.
Great write up thanks for link. The part about bands for top of rom and removing much of the deceleration work is very interesting. Can see my bands in use on this bar a lot after that. Many good pointers In that one.The most important aspect of weight training; whether for the athlete, bodybuilder, or average person is to better ones health and ability without injury. - Bill Pearl
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04-22-2015, 08:12 PM #29
Hey man,
I have a trap bar, actually the same one you are asking about in the equipment forum.
I absolutely love it, I dont think its really a replacement for deads/squats but its a good addition. For me, I dont have a rack (and no way to get one in my current situation) and I train in my home.
I use the thing quite a bit, probably 3 times a week and I absolutely love it. I had a lower back injury and I used this to lift while I was hurt and it worked great, Im back on the regular deads now but I still use this thing all the time and I feel it really hits a lot of areas the standard dead dosent.
As for hyperextending the back because there isnt a bar in front of you, I dont know about that, never happened to me. Lots of people say it dosent hit the lower back but I disagree. IT wont hit the low back as hard as a normal dead but I get a good effect from it.
Its also great for farmers walks. I never rack this thing...I dont have a rack but I love it and plan to keep it as a standard part of my workout.✰ WE RUNNIN' ✰ OFFICIAL MISC RUNNING CREW ✰ WE RUNNIN' ✰
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