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
- 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.
- 2Lower your hips, look forward with your head and keep your chest up.
- 3Begin the movement by driving through the heels and extend your hips and knees. Avoid rounding your back at all times.
- 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.