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Trap Bar Deadlift

The Trap Bar Deadlift is a trap bar exercise that targets the hamstrings, with the glutes assisting. Follow the 6 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Hamstrings
Also works
Glutes
Equipment
Trap bar
Body part
Upper legs

Step by step

  1. Stand inside the trap bar with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Bend at the hips and knees to grip the handles firmly while keeping your back straight and chest up.
  3. Brace your core and push through your heels to lift the bar by extending your hips and knees simultaneously.
  4. Stand tall at the top, squeezing your glutes.
  5. Lower the bar back to the ground by hinging at the hips and bending your knees with control.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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