Deadlift Bar ?

Photobear · 08-02-2002, 07:42 AM

Hey Bros,

I was wondering what if any difference you guys get from using a straight bar for deads as opposed to the trap bar.

I prefer to use the trap bar in summer so my shins don't get bruised. I bruise easy and our gym doesn't allow chalk, not that it would help the bruising much. In general I find it to be a little easier on my lower back but that could also be from being more experienced at the lift.

Just wondering. Deadlifts rock! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

PB

Belial · 08-02-2002, 10:07 AM

The center of load is moved forward in a barbell dead, so there's more posterior chain involvement. Trap bar deadlifts simply aren't "deadlifts" in my opinion. Mechanically, they have more in common with a barbell hack squat.

[This message was edited by Belial on 08-02-2002 at 04:17 PM.]

08-02-2002, 07:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Photobear AF Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 75 Rep Power: 6108	Deadlift Bar ? Hey Bros, I was wondering what if any difference you guys get from using a straight bar for deads as opposed to the trap bar. I prefer to use the trap bar in summer so my shins don't get bruised. I bruise easy and our gym doesn't allow chalk, not that it would help the bruising much. In general I find it to be a little easier on my lower back but that could also be from being more experienced at the lift. Just wondering. Deadlifts rock! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] PB

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08-02-2002, 10:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Belial Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 172 Rep Power: 5953	The center of load is moved forward in a barbell dead, so there's more posterior chain involvement. Trap bar deadlifts simply aren't "deadlifts" in my opinion. Mechanically, they have more in common with a barbell hack squat. [This message was edited by Belial on 08-02-2002 at 04:17 PM.]