For the longest time I insisted on the conventional deadlift. Then someone said asked me why? Are you competing in powerlifting? I wasn't, I just want to be strong. So I tried the trap bar and fell in love with it.
I use both and I would recommend you do as well. The standard deadlift adds extra mass and power overall, while the trap bar allows for hitting other muscles in the chain at a stronger level. Using both is the best bet. I absolutely LOVE the hex bar, it's such an amazing tool added to the arsenal. I actually just bought one to add to my home gym, I just want people to understand it's not a true replacement for the standard deadlift , or even the standard shrug. Please my friend, continue to do both. These bars and newer equipment are amazing and ads so much to our training, just don't see then as replacements.
@@beentheredonethat5908nah it’s similar muscles for both. There is more quad activation in trap bar deadlifts and more lower back activation in conventional. But both variations (and sumo as well) hit hammies, glutes, quads and spinal erectors.
This video was so helpful. Simple and to the point and no screaming and pointing like some other video gym dudes do. I wanted a good demonstration of the trap bar bent over row and I got it. Thank you!
I've commented on this video several times already, but this video is, BY FAR, the best common sense explanation of the trap bar deadlift. There are many other videos out there that make it difficult to understand, while this one explains it so that everyone understands. Excellent job! By the way, where is this gym?
The newer open ended trap bars expand the options even more for various excercises! Such a great idea and design, the neutral grip and motions from a trap bar are much more applicable to real life situations especially for athletes and law enforcement/military
Thanks! I just sarting using the hex bar for deadlifts and noticed a great difference. Cant wait to try these new tips on my workout routine. Super excited lol
I have two herniated discs. Dead lifts are very hard for me to execute and I'm afraid to hurt myself even more. Then I started to renovate my house and kept bringing demolished walls and stones etc outside in two buckets, left and right. My back got so much better and I realized I'm basically doing deadlifts in the hex bar position. It works a lot better for me. I guess it's because the balancing point is a little bit further back and my lower back (I have a long torso and short legs, am 2m / 6'6) has to endure less leverage.
Nice video mate. I always see this bar in the gym but i've never used it. When it's open again, i'll definitely try deadlifting and rows with this bar. 👍
Nice gym! I like the idea of my wrists turned in while lifting, it is much better on the joints. Trap bar is the way to go. Try it for Bench Press too.
My husband just bought a trap bar and I googled what exercises to do besides deadlift, and I'm glad your video showed up. I'm a big fan of back rows and look forward to trying them out with this bar and he's looking forward to loading up on weights with better lumbar support!
So far it’s been great! I actually thought that with me being a foot shorter than him, that I would have a harder time, but not true. Been using it for deadlifts, shrugs and rows :)
By far the most underrated bar at my gym. It collects dust in some corner and I am the only one using it lol. I dislike the classic deadlift because of the grip that makes no sense and the bar might contact your shins and eventually presses on your thighs, hex bar prevents all that crap.
I did incline press with hex bar the other day and it was FANTASTIC!! Definitely a tremendous variation which fires up all types of stabilizer muscles in pectoral region plus significantly less strain on anterior deltoids!
HybridFitness did back and some biceps today. I did the upright row. Liked it once I figured out the angle to hit my back where I wanted to! You guys have an Instagram I can follow?
My husband just bought me one for Christmas and it's so much easier on my lower back and my legs aren't in the way as I'm on the tall side . I never thought you could do so much with it 😍. I can't wait to go home now and try!
Glad to hear it! Check back in with us for more helpful videos, and connect with us online or on Facebook if you're interested in some custom online programming to help get you started with your hex bar!
@Jamie L. ... if you’re feeling it on your lower back doing the regular barbell deadlift, then you’re doing the movement incorrectly unfortunately (not enough leg drive, not bracing your torso hard). Deadlift are first and foremost a leg exercise. It sucks that so many teach the deadlift movements as a "pull" when it should be taught as a leg push movement. Yes, it actually makes a major difference in how your muscles feel during the movement. Imagine deadlifting a completely empty barbell - you don’t ever "pull" the barbell. Instead, you keep your upper torso tight (keep the barbell in contact with your legs through out the movement), and push with your legs from the start and continue to push with your legs all the way to lockout. Lift with your legs, not with your back. Whenever I feel it in my lower back during/after a deadlift session, I know I completely messed up on my form/technique. Continue to use the trapbar because it definitely helps ingrain the actually deadlift movement pattern (leg drive, leg drive and more leg drive) that you’re suppose to use/do during the regular conventional deadlift. I decided to incorporate the hexbar/trap bar deadlift recently into my routine in addition to my standard conventional & sumo deadlifts, and my landmine leg exercises. Side note: also look up landmine exercise; lots of variety with one piece of equipment as well.
Excellent explanation and demonstration of each exercise. I only wish I had the amount of open space at my gym to do a farmer's carry with the trap bar. And yes, that looks like a great gym!
LOVE the hex bar !! Been slowly assembling my own equipment for my home gym. Tried this for the first time with a friend and ordered my own the moment I got home. Highly recommend.
Picked one up used for $70, best investment in myself I’ve dollar-for dollar, pound-for-pound ever made. Period! I’ll probably spend the $ on a really nice one eventually, it’s worth every cent.
HybridFitness yep! The other benefit I noticed was that I don’t need nearly as much warmup time to get started. I have a 6 month old son, so my home workouts need to be as quick and efficient as possible.. With a traditional deadlift, I would need a ton of time just to open up my ankle and hip mobility to handle the forward center of gravity. With a hex bar I’m good to go with just a minute or two of simple stretching. Also much easier for bands! I don’t need a deadlift platform and hooks, just loop it around both ends, step on the band, and viola.
Thanks for the informative video I finally got to use a hex/trap bar at the gym today to do deadlifts and it felt a lot less stressful on the joints compared with the straight bar (not that I won't do straight bar deadlifts anymore)
I've been looking all over trying to find someone who can explain what the difference is between a hexbar deadlift and a hexbar squat. I know you don't have an example of a hexbar squat here but I've looked at several lifters doing hexbar squats and DL's and I don't see much difference between the two. Is it just me?
hexbsr deadlift and squat are what the name suggests lol ,instead of dumbells down the side of ya body doing DB squat or deadlift u got weights on a central bar
Its because a lot of people who squat do 'power lifters' squat; it is not a squat by definition and looks very much like a deadlift. Olympic/ATG squats fit the technical definition of the word squat and look nothing like a deadlift.
Deadlifting with the hex bar is otherwise known as hack squatting. Before the actual hack squat machine was made lifters would use a conventional deadlifting bar and do a behind the back deadlift. They called it the hack squat because the majority of the load was put onto your quads and upper back instead of the lower back and hamstrings. Then the hex bar came along and was very similar to doing a behind the back deadlift because the hex bar takes the weight off your lower back and you mainly feel it in your quads, so sometimes you will hear people calling a hex bar deadlift a “hack squat”
I am going to start doing trap bar dead lifts. I do not like any kind of traditional barbell dead lift or straight leg barbell deadliftbecause my form is always slightly off and I hurt my lower back a lot besides I am not in it for competition. Just for strength muscle growth and improving my physique etc.
Not yet I can't workout out for a few weeks because of a surgery I have had. Can you also suggest any alternative to barbell squats? I do not like putting that much weight on my spine.
Came in two days ago. I really like it. One thing though, When I strain on the sticking point I feel a static shock feeling all over my body for an instant. Any idea what that is never felt that before.?
Very cool thank you for sharing I just bought hexagon shrug bar to do deadlifts didn't think you could do other exercises like this very cool, I am blind I had a little bit trouble with the last exercise can you please describe it a little bit more for me please. Is it like a military press do I go in the middle and just press all the way up over my head? Thank you and another question I bought a pair of 45 lb should I have gotten something lighter this is new to me thank you so much! :-)
I’m assuming you have a text reader. I wouldn’t recommend the shoulder press with out a spot. And yeah, I’d suggest lighter weights to start….but I don’t know your fitness level
@@HybridFitness my gym (and we know how much of a mess things are now). I almost want to purchase 1 for my apt but its where to put it (because wife will kill me).
I wanted to ask is there a way to do a Upright Row or Are T Rows safer. And do they activate the same muscle thanks my friend. I will never Barbell dead lift again good
Ironically, the barbell dl is mechanically inferior. It's strange that it is the accepted variation. I've spent years dragging the bar up my shins thinking I was some hardcore strength god. Putting unnecessary strain on my lumbar spine. Like another comment stated, I don't compete. There's no reason to barbell dl with trap bars available. You will have to get an expensive version like rogue when you reach heavier weight as these common trap bars can only hold about 3 plates a side. Also, I noticed he deadlifts on the higher handles. This makes it easier instead of flipping the bar over and using the lower grips. But this is another benefit of the trap bar as you can practice a heavier weight with the "cheat bars" until you can lift from the proper deadlift handle height.
@@HybridFitness Its between that and the deadlift. I think I favor it more because it's a single leg exercise though. But doing them both has helped me leg development.
This one is from Perform Better and like a 7/10 on the knurls, But we now have one from rogue that all my clients like better with like a 5/10 on the knurls.
1:23 "...'shtraight' down, 'shtraight' up." It always puzzles me as to why people pronounce "str" words as "shtr." To correct this, try saying "stir-rate" faster each time and you'll see the difference.
The push press is so much safer than a straight bar ohp you forgot you can use it doing t bar rows the shrug bar is an under rated peice of equipment in general
I'm looking forward to getting a trap bar! Unfortunately, all my plates & current bar are non-Olympic sized (1" diameter). Unless I find a trap bar to accommodate the plates I have, I guess I'll be adding new plates and probably an Olympic bar to my home gym. I suppose I can use dumbells to mimic the same movement until I get the trap bar.
@@HybridFitness Yes I did!!! I ordered one directly from the New York Barbell Company in Elmira, NY. Since I live in NYC, the delivery was super fast too. However, I just checked the price and it seems to have gone up $100 more than what I paid just a few months ago. I bought it for $169.
0:32-0:35. For the older lifters among, this is the money shot. The trap bar deadlift is much safer than the barbell deadlift. As one other poster noted, I'll never go back to the barbell deadlift.
@HybridFitness Hi, at min. 1:40 you shown a deadlift and at min. 4:51 a military press, so two complete different ways to how maintain the trap bar (down or up): *I am trying to reach the way to do the squat exercise with trap bar, do you think what position of them is better?* Moreover, did not you show a Trap bar's squat because you do not suggest this exercise with this item definetly? If yes, why? We tall people have huge difficulties with barbells unfortunately, as you just aware about it sure. Thank you and greetings from Italy.
I would say that the low position is better for it. As far as the squat and the deadlift with the trap bar goes, they are pretty similar. Just the angles of the knees and hips are different.
@@HybridFitness Thank you very much. Overall, I think that a support that elevates me just 30 cm may be useful, because it allows to squat more than without it, avoiding trap bar's weight touch the floor and permit more angle between hips and knees.
For the longest time I insisted on the conventional deadlift. Then someone said asked me why? Are you competing in powerlifting? I wasn't, I just want to be strong. So I tried the trap bar and fell in love with it.
That's exactly what we say to clients when teaching the benefits of the hex bar!
I use both and I would recommend you do as well. The standard deadlift adds extra mass and power overall, while the trap bar allows for hitting other muscles in the chain at a stronger level. Using both is the best bet. I absolutely LOVE the hex bar, it's such an amazing tool added to the arsenal. I actually just bought one to add to my home gym, I just want people to understand it's not a true replacement for the standard deadlift , or even the standard shrug.
Please my friend, continue to do both. These bars and newer equipment are amazing and ads so much to our training, just don't see then as replacements.
Can the trap bar not be used in powerlifting?
@@beentheredonethat5908nah it’s similar muscles for both. There is more quad activation in trap bar deadlifts and more lower back activation in conventional. But both variations (and sumo as well) hit hammies, glutes, quads and spinal erectors.
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This video was so helpful. Simple and to the point and no screaming and pointing like some other video gym dudes do. I wanted a good demonstration of the trap bar bent over row and I got it. Thank you!
Thank you for your feedback?
@@HybridFitness what is a good trap bar?
I like rogue fitness
OHP the hex bar is a terrific idea. Never thought of this. Just tried it and love it.
+Thomas Lahr Yeah I love it! Thanks for the feed back
Same here
All trap bar videos show using the high handles to lift. I turn it over and use the center line grips and that gets me more of a squat lift.
I agree with that
It looks like loading the OHP can be tricky.
I just acquired a hex bar and this video is just what I needed to get started and get some workout ideas. 😁👌 Great video 👍
Happy to help! Did you try any of them?
I've commented on this video several times already, but this video is, BY FAR, the best common sense explanation of the trap bar deadlift. There are many other videos out there that make it difficult to understand, while this one explains it so that everyone understands. Excellent job! By the way, where is this gym?
Appreciate that Jeff! Tell your friends about our channel as well! Exposure helps us. We are located in suburban Philadelphia. Come check us out!
Doug Thank you so much for showing us the Best use of Hex bar This bar is the best Invention :-) God Bless You Brother
No problem! Did you give any of them a try?
The newer open ended trap bars expand the options even more for various excercises! Such a great idea and design, the neutral grip and motions from a trap bar are much more applicable to real life situations especially for athletes and law enforcement/military
Great input, thank you!
I just bought one of the open trap bars and I'm thinking 🤔 Bulgarian split squats are going to be high on the list
How did they go with that type of trap bar?
i was intimidated by the hex bar at my gym, thank you for explaining how to use it properly!
Were you able to give it a try again?
Thanks! I just sarting using the hex bar for deadlifts and noticed a great difference. Cant wait to try these new tips on my workout routine. Super excited lol
Thank you! Let me know how it goes
Fantastic instruction; clear, concise, and informative! Thank you so much for the thorough explanations and demonstrations! 😉 👍🏻
Thanks for the positive feedback! If you enjoyed it, take a look at some of our other videos as well, we think you'll enjoy them as well.
I have two herniated discs. Dead lifts are very hard for me to execute and I'm afraid to hurt myself even more. Then I started to renovate my house and kept bringing demolished walls and stones etc outside in two buckets, left and right. My back got so much better and I realized I'm basically doing deadlifts in the hex bar position. It works a lot better for me. I guess it's because the balancing point is a little bit further back and my lower back (I have a long torso and short legs, am 2m / 6'6) has to endure less leverage.
You are very right. I personally have a back injury, and the hex bar deadlift is my favorite exercise
Never seen someone else show hex bar deadlift with a side angle. Loved it. Great work.
Thank you, which of the 5 was your favorite?
You probably enjoyed the REAR-view!
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Nice video mate. I always see this bar in the gym but i've never used it. When it's open again, i'll definitely try deadlifting and rows with this bar. 👍
Im a big fan of the trap bar 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the video ! Never knew how to use one of these until you posted
Happy I was able to help. Did you check out any other videos?
This bar was a game changer for me
How long have you been using it now?
Nice gym! I like the idea of my wrists turned in while lifting, it is much better on the joints. Trap bar is the way to go. Try it for Bench Press too.
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Great video 👍🏽 took away a lot of great tips, especially during the Farmer's Walk segment. Didn't think of walking on my toes during the movement 👌
Great! Im happy it helped!
Great invention. Thank you Al Gerard.
Did you give any of them a shot?
My husband just bought a trap bar and I googled what exercises to do besides deadlift, and I'm glad your video showed up. I'm a big fan of back rows and look forward to trying them out with this bar and he's looking forward to loading up on weights with better lumbar support!
How are you like using the hex bar so far?
So far it’s been great! I actually thought that with me being a foot shorter than him, that I would have a harder time, but not true. Been using it for deadlifts, shrugs and rows :)
Spinal conditions run in my family and now I'm older (not old) I am more interested in maintaining my back health
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Never seen anyone row with the Hex bar but it makes complete sense. Looks like you can get the elbows right back for a good ROM too
Our thoughts exactly Daniel. Give it a shot during your next back day and let us know what you think! We love getting feedback from people we help.
Killer gym bro.
Thank you!
HybridFitness I used the trap bar row and OHP at my sucky gym today.
Great exercises.
Im happy to help!
I like to do shrug with them as well.
How often do you use the hex bar?
Very nice explanation of trap bar exercises. I will definetly incorporate these into my routine.
💪💪 have you tried some of these yet?
@@HybridFitness yes I actually use the trap bar for deadlifts, RDLs and shoulder shrugs.
Solid 3. I use the trap bar at least once a week
By far the most underrated bar at my gym. It collects dust in some corner and I am the only one using it lol. I dislike the classic deadlift because of the grip that makes no sense and the bar might contact your shins and eventually presses on your thighs, hex bar prevents all that crap.
Love the hex bar! Did you check out any of my other videos?
I did incline press with hex bar the other day and it was FANTASTIC!! Definitely a tremendous variation which fires up all types of stabilizer muscles in pectoral region plus significantly less strain on anterior deltoids!
Great call, we love that exercise here too. Any other hex bar exercises you enjoy?
HybridFitness Gonna try the standing military press at some point.
Awesome thats a favorite of ours as well!
Yes!!!! Push press! It mimics the grip of a log press!! Awesome idea!!!
Thank you! Have you been able to give the hex push-press a try yet? It's fantastic!
HybridFitness yesterday! Kind of awkward loading weight on and off but the press itself is awesome! Thanks again.
@@sdlifter7430 Glad to hear you enjoyed! Let us know if you try any other movements we've made videos about.
HybridFitness will do. 👍
HybridFitness did back and some biceps today. I did the upright row. Liked it once I figured out the angle to hit my back where I wanted to! You guys have an Instagram I can follow?
Seriously awesome video explanation. Thanks so much.
Thanks, did you check out any other videos?
That gym looks really awesome, with the windows and the vintage look. Real mellow, real nice
Thank you!
Much appreciated, very useful and informative.
Thank you, did you check out any other videos?
Great and informative video. I am going to try the row tomorrow.
How did it go?
My husband just bought me one for Christmas and it's so much easier on my lower back and my legs aren't in the way as I'm on the tall side . I never thought you could do so much with it 😍. I can't wait to go home now and try!
Glad to hear it! Check back in with us for more helpful videos, and connect with us online or on Facebook if you're interested in some custom online programming to help get you started with your hex bar!
@Jamie L. ... if you’re feeling it on your lower back doing the regular barbell deadlift, then you’re doing the movement incorrectly unfortunately (not enough leg drive, not bracing your torso hard). Deadlift are first and foremost a leg exercise. It sucks that so many teach the deadlift movements as a "pull" when it should be taught as a leg push movement. Yes, it actually makes a major difference in how your muscles feel during the movement. Imagine deadlifting a completely empty barbell - you don’t ever "pull" the barbell. Instead, you keep your upper torso tight (keep the barbell in contact with your legs through out the movement), and push with your legs from the start and continue to push with your legs all the way to lockout. Lift with your legs, not with your back. Whenever I feel it in my lower back during/after a deadlift session, I know I completely messed up on my form/technique. Continue to use the trapbar because it definitely helps ingrain the actually deadlift movement pattern (leg drive, leg drive and more leg drive) that you’re suppose to use/do during the regular conventional deadlift.
I decided to incorporate the hexbar/trap bar deadlift recently into my routine in addition to my standard conventional & sumo deadlifts, and my landmine leg exercises.
Side note: also look up landmine exercise; lots of variety with one piece of equipment as well.
Great info
Excellent vid, thanks for breaking it down.
thanks for your support
Great video and I would have never thought of doing rows with a Hex Bar.
Did you give it a shot?
HybridFitness I’m doing the row with it and I love it. 💪🏼👍🏻
Nice! Did you try any others?
HybridFitness I might try the shoulder press at some point but love the bent over row 💪🏼👍🏻
let me know!
At age 64, trap bar deadlifts feel best for me. Going to try bent over rows with trap bar tomorrow.
How did you like the bent over rows?
Awesome video! Never would have thought of the push press or even the row, great job!
Thanks! Did you give them a try by chance?
A truly amazing and informative vid... Thank u mate
Im glad you enjoyed it! Have you tried any of these yet?
@@HybridFitness yes sir i actually did to day.
How did it go?
You can also add a platform and work quads...just keep back straight..very safe vs standard squats with all the benefits.
Completely agree
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO
Which was your favorite one?
Use the hex bar all the time. People at my gym shit on it but I feel locked in way more than with a barbell.
Those people are soft 😂😂
I just recently brought me aye trap bar and dead lift 145kg straight away 😊
How often are you using it?
Thanks for the video bro can’t wait to use these techniques.
You got it! Let us know what you think when you try some of these out
Excellent explanation and demonstration of each exercise. I only wish I had the amount of open space at my gym to do a farmer's carry with the trap bar. And yes, that looks like a great gym!
Appreciate the support Jeff! If you're ever in the Philadelphia area, come stop by!
Great Video! Very informative 👍👍👊
Thanks, did you see any others?
Doug - Thanks a lot for this, man. My gym (and many others around the world) is closed, so this helps the workouts in the garage. Cheers from Iowa!
Thank you, I hope your gym made it through
LOVE the hex bar !! Been slowly assembling my own equipment for my home gym. Tried this for the first time with a friend and ordered my own the moment I got home. Highly recommend.
Right on Bradley! Glad to hear. Any particular hex bar exercises you've tried that you enjoy??
Which one did you buy ? ( :
You can get one on rogue or even Amazon
This was an awesome video! I'd never heard of RDLS or rows with a trap bar. I am a new subscriber.
Thanks for the support! Did you watch any of the other videos?
Great for doing shrugs.
Love doing shrugs with the trap bar
I love the effort you put into your videos.This was a great demonstration.I think you are a great RUclipsr and look forward to watching more vids.
Thank you so much for your support! Which is your fav one?
HybridFitness I liked the trap bar deadlift that was my fav
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Picked one up used for $70, best investment in myself I’ve dollar-for dollar, pound-for-pound ever made. Period! I’ll probably spend the $ on a really nice one eventually, it’s worth every cent.
Do you use it all the time?
HybridFitness yep! The other benefit I noticed was that I don’t need nearly as much warmup time to get started. I have a 6 month old son, so my home workouts need to be as quick and efficient as possible.. With a traditional deadlift, I would need a ton of time just to open up my ankle and hip mobility to handle the forward center of gravity. With a hex bar I’m good to go with just a minute or two of simple stretching. Also much easier for bands! I don’t need a deadlift platform and hooks, just loop it around both ends, step on the band, and viola.
Nice! Do you have a full home gym?
Thanks for the video, cant wait to try the movements.
Let me know what you think!
Damn I like your gym👍🏾
Thank you!
I am buying this thing today.
How are you liking the hex bar?
I have a hexbar at home. Nice informative video...never thought of it fro Bent Rows!
Glad we could help! Have you given it a shot yet?
subscribed this is great
Thank you for your support
Very nice, now I'm getting this bar thanks.
Enjoy! Let us know how the workouts go!
Thank you!! Straight to the point and thorough!
Glad we could help! Have you tried any of these yet?
Awesome! Thank you!
No problem! Did you try the exercises?
Really appreciate the variations you showed for this apparatus. I was looking for some other ways to maximize it. This was very helpful.
Glad to help out! Any other videos you would like to see?
❣🏋️♀️..thank you for the video..really helpful for a novice like me..God bless.👍
Glad it was helpful! Did you try it out?
I need to try that over head press!
Did you ever give it a try?
excellent video!!
Thank you! did you try any?
Awesome gym! Old train station? Thanks for the video. The only one I have found that finally explains is very well!
Thank you!
No, just near a train station
That push press with the hex bar is similar the log press , definitely gonna try it
Definitely some crossover. Let us know what you think, its one of our personal favorites
Thanks for the informative video I finally got to use a hex/trap bar at the gym today to do deadlifts and it felt a lot less stressful on the joints compared with the straight bar (not that I won't do straight bar deadlifts anymore)
I love them! It’s my favorite exercise. You should check out my top 5 hex bar deadlift variations video out too
I love this bar I can get the most out of it
Agreed, whats your favorite exercise with it?
Good Video! very useful info!
Thank you, did you check out any other ones?
Very nice video! Show!
Thank you!
I've been looking all over trying to find someone who can explain what the difference is between a hexbar deadlift and a hexbar squat. I know you don't have an example of a hexbar squat here but I've looked at several lifters doing hexbar squats and DL's and I don't see much difference between the two. Is it just me?
The main difference between a squat and dead lift is that a squat is more knee dominant and the deadlift is more hip dominant. Does that make sense?
hexbsr deadlift and squat are what the name suggests lol ,instead of dumbells down the side of ya body doing DB squat or deadlift u got weights on a central bar
Its because a lot of people who squat do 'power lifters' squat; it is not a squat by definition and looks very much like a deadlift. Olympic/ATG squats fit the technical definition of the word squat and look nothing like a deadlift.
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Deadlifting with the hex bar is otherwise known as hack squatting. Before the actual hack squat machine was made lifters would use a conventional deadlifting bar and do a behind the back deadlift. They called it the hack squat because the majority of the load was put onto your quads and upper back instead of the lower back and hamstrings. Then the hex bar came along and was very similar to doing a behind the back deadlift because the hex bar takes the weight off your lower back and you mainly feel it in your quads, so sometimes you will hear people calling a hex bar deadlift a “hack squat”
Good trap exercises for me to try out I can't wait tell I get to the gym.
How did they work out?
Very good bro it's good for my quads and shoulders and back nearly a full body workout with the trap bar.
dicess dontbenosey did you try any other videos?
Very nice!
thank you
I am going to start doing trap bar dead lifts. I do not like any kind of traditional barbell dead lift or straight leg barbell deadliftbecause my form is always slightly off and I hurt my lower back a lot besides I am not in it for competition. Just for strength muscle growth and improving my physique etc.
Did you try them yet? Its def my favorite way to deadlift.
Not yet I can't workout out for a few weeks because of a surgery I have had. Can you also suggest any alternative to barbell squats? I do not like putting that much weight on my spine.
What surgery was it? Goblet squats, Front squats, or Sumo squats
GREAT job bro!
Thank you! Did you catch any other videos?
Thanks bro I just ordered one of those bars :)
When is it coming in?
Came in two days ago. I really like it.
One thing though, When I strain on the sticking point I feel a static shock feeling all over my body for an instant. Any idea what that is never felt that before.?
That’s def weird, have you double checked your ques to make sure your form is good?
I just coy how you showed. Its not doing it now just the first time I use the hex bar. Think I what just over straining.
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Very cool thank you for sharing I just bought hexagon shrug bar to do deadlifts didn't think you could do other exercises like this very cool, I am blind I had a little bit trouble with the last exercise can you please describe it a little bit more for me please. Is it like a military press do I go in the middle and just press all the way up over my head? Thank you and another question I bought a pair of 45 lb should I have gotten something lighter this is new to me thank you so much! :-)
I’m assuming you have a text reader. I wouldn’t recommend the shoulder press with out a spot. And yeah, I’d suggest lighter weights to start….but I don’t know your fitness level
I could lift them for five reps deadlift at a time accessibility on my phone it has TalkBack and screen reader. And thank you for your reply
No problem! All my new shorts have subtitles, so hopefully that helps when you play them
Why is your gym not in UK ☺... THANKS... gr8 video and very helpful 👍
No problem! did you try the exercises?
That gym kicks ass. I wish I could train there. Is it actually a regular iron-oriented fitness club?
Thank you! Yup, it sure is.
Fuck yes, i love the train just an amazing place
thank you!
Was looking for vids with Hex bar and this was Better than I thought. Can do circuit with these or add pieces to 1.
Thank you! Which was your favorite?
@@HybridFitness farmers carry and rows.
Do you have your own? Or does the gym you go to have it?
@@HybridFitness my gym (and we know how much of a mess things are now). I almost want to purchase 1 for my apt but its where to put it (because wife will kill me).
Do you have a garage or a spare bedroom?
I wanted to ask is there a way to do a Upright Row or Are T Rows safer. And do they activate the same muscle thanks my friend.
I will never Barbell dead lift again good
T rows are safer but the upright rows target the shoulders more.
Ironically, the barbell dl is mechanically inferior. It's strange that it is the accepted variation. I've spent years dragging the bar up my shins thinking I was some hardcore strength god. Putting unnecessary strain on my lumbar spine. Like another comment stated, I don't compete. There's no reason to barbell dl with trap bars available. You will have to get an expensive version like rogue when you reach heavier weight as these common trap bars can only hold about 3 plates a side.
Also, I noticed he deadlifts on the higher handles. This makes it easier instead of flipping the bar over and using the lower grips. But this is another benefit of the trap bar as you can practice a heavier weight with the "cheat bars" until you can lift from the proper deadlift handle height.
Agreed, trap bar is way better
You can also do a split squat with them I saw Joe Defranco do that. Killer single leg exercise.
Absolutely can! Would that be your go-to hex bar exercise for legs?
@@HybridFitness Its between that and the deadlift. I think I favor it more because it's a single leg exercise though. But doing them both has helped me leg development.
Right on. Both of those are awesome. Keep killing it 💪
Trap bar deadlift- your shins will thank you.
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Man, I can't wait for my hex bar to come in.
When is it coming in?
@@HybridFitness Tuesday, the most recent purchase for my garage gym. It's slowly coming together.
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Who manufactures the trap bar you’re using?
How aggressive are the knurls?
This one is from Perform Better and like a 7/10 on the knurls, But we now have one from rogue that all my clients like better with like a 5/10 on the knurls.
Thank you dude!!
Glad you enjoyed. Let us know how it has gone for you!
Came her for fitness advice. laughed my ass of when he said "where your body is recieving the load"
I'll show myself out
Thanks for coming by
Good content
Thanks! What’s your fav one?
What is the weight and length of the trap bar
This one is 50lbs, not sure the length
Great content ...I hope for shout out very soon
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would help if you mentioned what each movement helps/benefits (yes I know but others may not).
Good call, thanks
1:23 "...'shtraight' down, 'shtraight' up." It always puzzles me as to why people pronounce "str" words as "shtr." To correct this, try saying "stir-rate" faster each time and you'll see the difference.
Solid input
thanks Bro
thanks
Don’t forget this bar is perfect for shrugs also
You are 100% correct
They good for tbar row if you have a land mine
How do you set that one up?
The push press is so much safer than a straight bar ohp you forgot you can use it doing t bar rows the shrug bar is an under rated peice of equipment in general
I agree about the push press
I'm looking forward to getting a trap bar! Unfortunately, all my plates & current bar are non-Olympic sized (1" diameter). Unless I find a trap bar to accommodate the plates I have, I guess I'll be adding new plates and probably an Olympic bar to my home gym. I suppose I can use dumbells to mimic the same movement until I get the trap bar.
Iv never seen a thin bar trap bar
@@HybridFitness You're right. It's easier to find a unicorn! I'll still get one. Just have to get new plates too.
Did you ever end up finding one?
@@HybridFitness Yes I did!!! I ordered one directly from the New York Barbell Company in Elmira, NY. Since I live in NYC, the delivery was super fast too. However, I just checked the price and it seems to have gone up $100 more than what I paid just a few months ago. I bought it for $169.
169$ is a great price!
0:32-0:35. For the older lifters among, this is the money shot. The trap bar deadlift is much safer than the barbell deadlift. As one other poster noted, I'll never go back to the barbell deadlift.
Agreed! Hex Bar DL is often times the most ergonomically friendly DL variation. Do you use the Hex Bar for any other movements?
I’m a runner looking to increase power and strength in my legs and core. I’ve heard the trap bar is great for this. Is this true?
Thats absolutely true
@HybridFitness Hi, at min. 1:40 you shown a deadlift and at min. 4:51 a military press, so two complete different ways to how maintain the trap bar (down or up):
*I am trying to reach the way to do the squat exercise with trap bar, do you think what position of them is better?*
Moreover, did not you show a Trap bar's squat because you do not suggest this exercise with this item definetly? If yes, why? We tall people have huge difficulties with barbells unfortunately, as you just aware about it sure.
Thank you and greetings from Italy.
I would say that the low position is better for it. As far as the squat and the deadlift with the trap bar goes, they are pretty similar. Just the angles of the knees and hips are different.
@@HybridFitness Thank you very much. Overall, I think that a support that elevates me just 30 cm may be useful, because it allows to squat more than without it, avoiding trap bar's weight touch the floor and permit more angle between hips and knees.
That makes sense
safer,better,more convenient
Thank you for the feedback! Have you tried the workout yet?
Serious doms
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