Can you bench press with a trap bar?

Using the Trap Bar for a bench press sounds dumb, but there’s a few reasons why we may use it instead of the traditional straight-bar bench press. Yes, one of the reasons has to do with not having access to a multi-grip bar!

What else can you use a trap bar for?

And exercise variations using it can make your workouts better than ever.

• Trap Bar Deadlift. We’ll get started with the fundamental trap bar exercise—the Trap Bar Deadlift.
• Trap Bar RDL.
• Trap Bar Floor Press.
• Trap Bar Overhead Press.
• Trap Bar Push-Ups.
• Trap Bar Squat Jumps.
• Trap Bar Farmer’s Walks.

Can you build big legs with a trap bar?

Muscular Hypertrophy All three of the movements can do wonders for muscle hypertrophy of the legs, hips, back, and even upper body. Squats and the trap bar deadlift can be manipulated in a million ways, each of which increasing the overall hypertrophic effects.

Can trap bar replace squats?

Because of this, the trap bar deadlift benefits are not limited to it being a safer alternative to the regular deadlift for lower back injuries, it’s also a great movement for a thigh specific workout. The increased stress on the quads means that the trap bar version of the deadlift can be used to replace squats.

How do you shrug with a trap bar?

How to Do the Shrug

1. Step 1 — Set-Up. Grab the bar with your hands just outside of your thighs. Optimal grip position will vary depending on your unique anatomy.
2. Step 2 — Shrug the Bar. Drive your shoulders straight up towards the ears.
3. Step 3 — Lower the Bar. Lower the bar slowly and under control as far as you can.

What are trap bar deadlifts?

A trap bar deadlift is a deadlift performed with a hex weight bar along with a set of bumper plates. The lifter starts off inside the hex and bends down to grip the handles at either side. They then lift the weight straight up to deadlift. They then bend to pull the weight up and back slightly to deadlift.