Trap bars who used them

[Dirtnasty]

I see they got one laying out in gym today. I was going to hit traps doing single arm smith shrigs but may do some using this

 

[Poppy]

I have not. It was on my wish list… not so much anymore.

 

[Dirtnasty]

It won’t fit enough weight for and dead lift movement but shrugs I’ll give it go I do love my sm shrigs really get a good contraction but can’t go heavy so can incorporate them on different days

 

[JLee]

It’s the only way I deadlift anymore. I personally like it better then regular barbell. I have not used it for shrugs yet

 

[NeuroRN]

It shifts strain off your knees? Or something like that? My pt told me I should do them instead of barbell for my knees but I can can’t remember why.

 

[Dirtnasty]

This bar can only fit 4 ppvs so dead’s do me no good but shrugs I think I can use. When I was in high school it’s how we did dead’s for back health

 

[JB_rD81]

I was never a fan of them, much like sumo DL’s, just didn’t feel right… I see guys using them a lot though, probably a nice little change from a regular bar, kind of like pulling with a 2” fat bar, really fucks with your grip strength

 

[JLee]

I have back issues that’s why I use it. I’m not anywhere close to your league so it still works for me.

 

[Dirtnasty]

Tried sumos and they seem like it’s no longer a back lift this is just purely for shrugs maybe use this for my heavy shrugs and then use the lighter one armed sm ones on my regular dead’s days

 

[Dirtnasty]

I remember one I. High school we had was bigger i Avery fit in this damn thing

 

[Kad1]

I like them for certain things. Give it a try

 

[Rusty]

I use it for traps. I find the best movement is trying to touch my shoulders to my ears and pulling shoulders backwards at same time

 

[JB_rD81]

Sumos are for those gifted with short femurs. I’m 5’10” (once 6’) with a 36” inseam, sumos were never for me, however if you have dwarf legs, it’s still more on the hams and hips…

 

[Dirtnasty]

Yeah I’m long demurred as well squats suck dead’s good

 

[Dirtnasty]

Hit them real good see how they feel tomorrow the best trap exercise for me is sldl haha

 

[Poppy]

I’ve been told that you can do loaded carries with those also.

 

[Dirtnasty]

I would try but damn the thing is small or I’m just giant. Will take pic of my feet inside it next time

 

[Poppy]

Probably both!