The trap bar, also known as the hex, the bar is one of the most versatile tools in any gym. If you are only using the trap bar for deadlifts, you are missing out on a whole other world of exercises. Thanks to the neutral grip and hexagonal frame, the trap bar provides a great…

The heel elevated trap bar deadlift is a great exercise to further target your quads by using a trap bar. By having your heel elevated, you are increasing knee flexion which will lead to more muscle and strength gains in your quads. In this guide, we will discuss the benefits and break down the proper…

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…