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Trap bar

The easiest heavy deadlift to learn, and great for jumps.

Also called Hex bar

How to set it upPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Stand in the centre
  2. 2Hips down, chest up, grip the handles
  3. 3Push the floor away

New to it? Pick a weight you could lift about 15 times and do 2–3 sets of 10–12, resting 1–2 minutes.

Best exercises on it

  • Trap Bar Deadlift
    A#9 of 23 for football · Barbell
  • Trap Bar Jump
    B#15 of 24 for basketball · Barbell
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