The trap bar deadlift has become a very popular movement among gymgoers primarily because it allows people to lift very heavy. Naturally, the question arises how heavy can humans really go? The trap bar deadlift world record is 1221 lbs or 553.84 kg held by Adam Colorado. Table of contents Everything You Need To…
The trap bar deadlift is a great exercise that has lots of things going for it. The trap bar makes the deadlift much more beginner friendly and reduces the risk of a lower back injury. On other hand, the trap bar deadlift does not use as many muscles as the straight bar deadlift. In this…
Unlike the trap bar deadlift where your back is an afterthought, the trap bar row directly targets your entire back and is actually relatively easy to do. Thanks to the neutral grip, many people find that it actually easier to feel and engage their back than with the traditional barbell row. This guide will break…
Whether you have just started out or are an experienced lifter, the question always arises: What is a good or even great trap bar deadlift? The truth is that the answer can vary a lot by gender, weight, and age. In this guide, we will break down all these strength standards and give you some…
If you love the unilateral benefits of single-leg training and the trap bar, then the split stance trap bar deadlift is the lift for you. The added stability of the trailing leg allows you to get the benefits of focusing on one leg at a time even if you do not have the best balance…
Compared to the straight bar deadlifts, the trap bar deadlift is often written off as being the "easier" of the two lifts. However, what many people do not realize is that by switching which handles they use on their trap bar, they can make their trap bar deadlifts much harder. In this guide, we discuss…
It frustrates me when I see the trap bar is only used for the trap bar deadlift. The trap bar is an incredibly versatile piece of equipment that can be used to challenge your upper body as well. In particular, the trap bar overhead press is a great addition for those looking to overhead press…
The trap bar deadlift is an amazing full-body exercise that works lots of muscles in your body. In this guide, we will discuss all the muscles worked during trap bar deadlifts and discuss some of the many benefits of this exercise. Table of contents What Muscles Does The Trap Bar Deadlift Work? Trap Bar Deadlift…
It frustrates me when I see the trap bar is only used for the trap bar deadlift. The trap bar is an incredibly versatile piece of equipment that can be used to challenge your upper body as well. In particular, the trap bar bench press is a great addition for those looking to bench press…
Everyone knows that trap bar deadlifts are a great way of challenging your entire body and building serious lower-body strength. If you want to truly take things to the next level, the deficit trap bar deadlift makes the movement even harder. In this guide, we will break down how to perform the deficit trap bar…