A plug for trap/hex deadlifts - for those with back issues

[dichotomy]

I mentioned this before in one of my posts, but I gave up straight deads and squats due to repeated lower back injuries. Being taller/long limbed, and older, I think added to my issues with conventional squats and deads.

 

I am slowing adding weight to this new exercise, and I am feeling the results.

 

Link below covers trap/hex deadlifts pretty well. I am using the deficit deads - I built a platform so I can get thighs to parallel on down making it a definite substitute for squats as well.

 

T NATION | The Trap Bar Deadlift

[tman666]

For as "functionally" well equipped that my gym is, we don't have a trap deadlift bar.

 

I do like deficit deads though. I generally use no more than a 3" deficit, but it's enough to really force me to activate my quads/glutes off of the floor.

 

Another way to do them is simply to use smaller plates on the bar, or to use a snatch grip on a straight bar.

[tman666]

what a waste. I don't work out at all. gyms are full of jerks.

"I don't work out at all"

 

"gyms are full of jerks"

[Sunshinegrl]

Ha, Ha, poor baby.

 

I like the jump deads on that page. Will definitely try those.

[Sunshinegrl]

Sorry you're angry, dude.

 

I get that way. And I take it out on the iron. Or, I pound the crap out of the pavement. Feels good to let it out.

[dichotomy]

Where did the gh5 post come from?

 

 

Ya - I deal with jerks in my gym all the time....there is this one guy who just .....wait a minute... I work out in my basement.