Trap Bar Deadlift primarily works the glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps. It is categorized as a hinge movement and uses trap-bar.
- Primary muscles
- glutes and hamstrings
- Equipment
- trap-bar
- Movement pattern
- hinge
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Trap Bar Deadlift
- Stand centered in the trap bar, handles at mid-shin
- Hinge and grip, brace, then drive through the floor
- Stand tall without shrugging at the top
Common mistakes
- Squatting the weight up — think hinge first
- Starting with the hips too low and turning the pull into an unstable squat
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is glutes, with hamstrings and quadriceps also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Conventional Deadlift
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Conventional Deadlift · Conventional Deadlift · Romanian Deadlift · Leg Press · Kettlebell Deadlift · Glute Bridge
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