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EXERCISE // 065 · Legs
Trap Bar Deadlift
Glutes · Quads · Hamstrings
Compound · Hinge · Barbell
Learning curve Moderate ●●○
LegsACE.FIT
Trap Bar Deadlift
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Why do it?
A big, full-body strength lift that's easier to learn than a straight-bar deadlift.
Quick cues
Brace firstPush the floorStand tall
How to do it
- 01Stand in the middle of the trap bar.
- 02Hinge down and grab the handles.
- 03Brace and stand up tall.
- 04Lower under control.
Common mistakes
- Jerking the bar off the floor
- Rounding the back
How you progress
Load + reps
Used in // ATHLETE · AFL · BUILD
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Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
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