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Compound · Hinge
Trap-Bar Deadlift
Trap-Bar Deadlift is a compound hip hinge that trains the back, glutes, and quads. Hinge at the hips rather than squatting down, keeping your spine neutral and the load close to your body as your hips travel back and snap through. Your hamstrings and core assist throughout the movement.
Primary muscles
Back, Glutes, and Quads
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings and Core
Equipment
Barbell
Movement pattern
Hinge
Type
Compound (multi-joint)
Substitutions
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Conventional Deadlift
Same hinge pattern · also trains the back and glutes.
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Sumo Deadlift
Same hinge pattern · also trains the glutes and back.
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Leg Press
Also trains the quads.
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