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…

If you really want a really jacked look, one of the most important muscles to develop is your traps. Having bulging traps will do wonders for your physique and overall look. As the name implies, there is no better tool for trap development than the trap bar. Specifically, trap bar shrugs. In this guide,…

Every athlete is constantly looking for ways to increase their explosive power and peak force. The trap bar jump is a great, easy movement that anyone can do to build explosive power. In this guide, we will go over how to properly perform a trap bar jump and the benefits of this underutilized exercise. …

Everyone knows about the trap bar deadlift but I rarely see the trap bar Romanian deadlift get the attention it deserves. With all the same benefits as trap bar deadlifts, it is a must-do exercise for those looking to develop their posterior chain while protecting the lower back. Table of contents The Trouble With…

The football bar bench press is one of the most underutilized bench press variations that will explode your strength and muscle gains. The swiss or football bar is a unique bar that removes some of the stress on your shoulders and wrist while increasing tricep activation. Athletes have used this bar for years…