Why can't the trap bar deadlift...

Stewart20 · 09-25-2006, 10:27 AM

be used as a "new" competitive lift? IMO, it is a much less technical lift than the regular deadlift, therefore, a safer lift, and since it puts you in a better leverage to lift, bigger loads can be lifted. It would be more of a brute strength test, as opposed to strength plus precision needed in a conventional deadlift.

People always want to see huge numbers put up and I am sure the big powerlifters out there, if they trained for it, could put up over 1000 pound trap bar deadlifts easily.

**P-funk** · 09-25-2006, 10:40 AM

in strong man contests, the handles are on the side for a lot of the lifts, like the frame carry and the car deadlift. They are higher then a regular bar (16 or 18" deadlift) and similiar to a trap bar movement.

it is not a contested lift because it is not one of the traditional powerlifts.

Stewart20 · 09-25-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

it is not a contested lift because it is not one of the traditional powerlifts.

oh I know that, obviously, but I was just inquiring I guess if it could ever be a contested lift.

**P-funk** · 09-25-2006, 10:59 AM

it is in some odd lift strength meets. you can read about them in MILO Strength training journal if you are interested.

fufu · 09-25-2006, 04:02 PM

I wish my gym had a trap bar.

AKIRA · 09-25-2006, 06:21 PM

Mine does and I was planning on using it, until.....

Then again, the trap bar might be a great alternative once things start shaping up. Might be some time though.

assassin · 09-26-2006, 03:20 AM

any pic of a trap bar ??

Malley · 09-26-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by assassin

any pic of a trap bar ??

I think just about every high school has one. It is shaped like a diamond and you stand in the middle of it. Put weights on both sides and lift it straight up.

mike456 · 09-26-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I think just about every high school has one. It is shaped like a diamond and you stand in the middle of it. Put weights on both sides and lift it straight up.

Assassin isn't in High School

My highschool doesnt have one either, but the weight room is very big, and has alot of shyt

assassin · 09-26-2006, 07:23 PM

lol yeah i'm not in high school , i'm in college ....also we don't have trap bars in high schools in egypt lol

......any link or pic on a web site or so?

mike456 · 09-26-2006, 07:38 PM

http://www.defrancostraining.com/pic...c_trap-bar.jpg

assassin · 09-26-2006, 08:25 PM

thnx man is that different than the ez bar ?? if yes what's is the trap bar used for??

mike456 · 09-26-2006, 08:27 PM

It is nothing like an ez bar, have you ever seen one? Trap Bar is usually used for Shrugs (Thats why they call it a TRAP bar), and for deadlifting, P-funk says its alot better than regular bar (puts you in a better position to pull)

assassin · 09-26-2006, 08:31 PM

Is it better for dead lifting?

mike456 · 09-26-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by assassin

Is it better for dead lifting?

From what I heard, yes, I have never tried it because I dont have access to one.

09-25-2006, 10:27 AM	#1
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P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,630	in strong man contests, the handles are on the side for a lot of the lifts, like the frame carry and the car deadlift. They are higher then a regular bar (16 or 18" deadlift) and similiar to a trap bar movement. it is not a contested lift because it is not one of the traditional powerlifts.
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09-25-2006, 10:59 AM	#4
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,630	it is in some odd lift strength meets. you can read about them in MILO Strength training journal if you are interested.
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fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,469 Photos: 7	I wish my gym had a trap bar.
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assassin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: egypt/cairo Posts: 2,150	any pic of a trap bar ??

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assassin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: egypt/cairo Posts: 2,150	lol yeah i'm not in high school , i'm in college ....also we don't have trap bars in high schools in egypt lol ......any link or pic on a web site or so?

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mike456 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,284	http://www.defrancostraining.com/pic...c_trap-bar.jpg
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09-26-2006, 08:25 PM	#12
assassin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: egypt/cairo Posts: 2,150	thnx man is that different than the ez bar ?? if yes what's is the trap bar used for??

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mike456 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,284	It is nothing like an ez bar, have you ever seen one? Trap Bar is usually used for Shrugs (Thats why they call it a TRAP bar), and for deadlifting, P-funk says its alot better than regular bar (puts you in a better position to pull)
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