For functional training, the trap bar farmers walk exercise is a great way to work on grip, abs, and lower body. The design and grips of the trap bar make the farmer's carry very easy to load and repeat. In this guide we will discuss trap bar farmer's walk benefits, muscles worked, and proper form.…

If for some reason you find that the trap bar deadlift does not work your legs enough or are simply looking for more cool ways to use and abuse your trap bar, the trap bar squat is the lift for you. In this guide, we are going to discuss the benefits of this lift as…

The trap bar deadlift is a full-body movement that can get you brutally strong and explosive. With so many benefits and applications, people of all experience levels would benefit from adding the trap bar deadlift to their routine. In this guide, we will discuss all the benefits of the trap bar deadlift (aka hex…

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…

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…

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…