Legs·Other·Compound

Trap Bar Deadlift

Quads · Other

Beginner

Body Part

Legs

Equipment

Other

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound

Force

Pull

The Trap Bar Deadlift is a beginner other exercise that primarily targets the Quads.

Muscles Worked

Quads primaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondary

How to Do the Trap Bar Deadlift

  1. 1For this exercise load a trap bar, also known as a hex bar, to an appropriate weight resting on the ground. Stand in the center of the apparatus and grasp both handles.
  2. 2Lower your hips, look forward with your head and keep your chest up.
  3. 3Begin the movement by driving through the heels and extend your hips and knees. Avoid rounding your back at all times.
  4. 4At the completion of the movement, lower the weight back to the ground under control.

Related Exercises

Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.