How to Trap Bar Deadlift - (MILITARY Service Members YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!)

Chapters
Shoes 00:00
Feet Placement 00:26
Grab the Bar 02:13
Eye Gaze 02:45
Start Position 03:01
Pull 03:33
Eccentric 04:07
Pros 04:18
Cons 06:20
Training 07:15

I'm training to ACE the ACFT this fall, and the first event is the 3 Rep Trap Bar Deadlift. Today I'll cover, what is the trap bar deadlift, why it can be beneficial, and most importantly, how to train to lift heavy.

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[capac]

I like the trap bar, I use it as a quad accessory after I squat. Carryovers well to squats and deadlifts and just overall strength and explosiveness. Plus most folks at the gym don’t use it so the trap bar is typically available lol. Great job Meg as usual

[stevemontgomery]

Great tips! Years of crummy form in various things led me to trap bar deadlifting. The foot width tip is really important - I learned the hard way that if my feet got too far apart my hamstrings and glutes would disengage a bit and lead to the lower back doing too much.

[solutionsforabrightfuture]

I love the trap bar. At the top of my trap bar deadlift I do a static shrug for about 15 seconds and then I gently put the bar down. Its not just more polite but also works you lats a little more. Currently at twice my body weight but I will get to 3.25 times. Three reps at 345lb with perfect form and what a rush afterwards. Leg press is the perfect way to strengthen your legs for trap bar.

[barbellgardener]

I used the trap bar deadlift for rehab on my blown disc issues and pain. It was a great work-around to keep going and eventually moved to the barbell. Great video!

[kadooks]

I just needed to say that you have given the best demonstration and explanation of the proper use of the trap bar and how to execute the movement on YouTube - better than all the bodybuilders I have seen trying to explain and demonstrate the use of this piece of equipment. An excellent video! I was debating whether to buy a trap bar and your video and demonstration convinced me, thank you!

[thatboi_tray]

Meg thank you so much for all your videos where you show us service members some love!

[benjaminhartson]

Love these instructional videos, Meg! Informative and entertaining content 💪🏆

[Sym]

Great video. I tried the trap bar today and I enjoyed using this equipment 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[ChristosAlexakos]

Tickling your armpits is the best cue I've heard in a long while

[anaguerrero]

I just started using the trap bar about 2 months ago and love it! Can you do a video of other exercises we can do using the TB? Ty 😎

[TheRealPolecat]

Best trap bar instruction I have seen. Thank you. 👍

[GaaraSands]

When I did a mock ACFT in the army they LEGIT just threw us into it without any instruction. So dangerous but thats the army 🤦‍♀️ I forsee a lot of injuries.

[brittneej]

Thank you for calling BS on the Army "fitness" webpage for recommended exercises to pass the ACFT. It has been my biggest gripe this past three years! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Also, are you planning on maybe making a training plan for the ACFT for your website? 🤔

[domepiece]

Trap bar is great for farmers carries too. Very challenging to the upper traps due to the arm angle.

[libbytissicino]

I agree the deadlift is definitely the easiest event! I personally just don’t go very heavy because it makes the run so much harder lol. I’d love to max the whole test some day but with how often we take it sometimes we just have to find a balance of which events to max and which to take it easy in order to get by.

[catherinebyrom]

I only use the hex bar for true deadlifts (otherwise do rdls). The form info was really helpful, thank you! ❤️

[judipaulson]

Wow great demo 💪Can you comment on the timing and duration of breathhold and abdominal bracing? For me that's the silver bullet - exactly when to exhale, should you hold the breath/brace for the entire movement or exhale and re-brace at the top...thanks 🤗

[billking]

I have set myself a target of a 5 rep X 100kg deadlift by the end of the year. Switching to trap bar will make that possible.

[blakethomas]

#1 best single bodybuilding exercise for building the entire body and triggering hormone response

[MidwestPyro]

Great video! I don't powerlift so i see no reason to do the conventional deadlift over the trap bar. Plus I'm 6'4 and its way easier on my lower back.