Reply With QuoteI think the straight bar would offer more stability and provide better balance.Try them both and use the one you feel most comfortable with.
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04-15-2003, 11:00 AM #1Registered User
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Deadlift - straight bar vs trap bar
Is there an advantage to using either the straight bar versus the trap bar for deadlifting?
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IMHO of course, I think straight bar DLs target more of the back than Trap bar DLs. I use a trap bar to perform heavy squats with. I find I can go deeper and use more weight this way.
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04-17-2003, 12:48 PM #4IDIOT SAVANT
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If we're thinking about the same "trap" bar I think Rob NC's on the right track. With the trap bar the bend in the bar allows more clearance for your knees so you don't have to bend as much at the waist, that allows you to use more leg muscles to do the lift. With a straight bar you have to bend more at the waist and that works your back harder. Like tjwes said, try both and see which one targets the muscles you want to work.
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