Trap bar deadlift vs straight bar

[fabzmm]

I was doing straight bar deadlifts, and this punk guy who was fat told me to do trap bar deadlifts. He said they're harder and work your back more. I didn't want to belive him because 1)Hes not big 2)He uses the bench, squat machine, and the curling bar at the same time and he wont let anyone use them


Is he true though?

[mac109]

I have always felt that straight leg deadlifts did more for me then the trap bar so he may be wrong but to each his own

[Shadow Lurker]

Trap bar deadlifts (IMAGE) are easier than barbell deadlifts (IMAGE).

You grip with your arms to the side (not in front of you), so you don't worry about hurting your shins.

It might be different for other people; I like the trap bar because you don't hurt your shins.