Trap Bar Deadlift vs Barbell Deadlift | Differences and FAQs

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The trap bar deadlift versus the barbell deadlift. These exercises often get roped into the same bucket because they both include "deadlift" in their name, however, this can be a limited way of looking at them.

The trap bar deadlift and the barbell deadlift are fundamentally different exercises and we need to acknowledge this fact.

When we're able to place them in their own categories, then we can program each exercise more strategically. In this video, we discuss multiple topics including:

0:28 Trap Bar Deadlift and Barbell Deadlift Differences
1:58 Trap Bar Deadlift and Barbell Deadlift Muscles Worked
2:51 Trap Bar Deadlift Benefits
3:59 Barbell Deadlift Benefits
5:37 Which exercise is better for beginners?
6:21 Which exercise is better for sports?
7:19 Which is "safer"?
8:04 Which is better for back gains?
8:34 Which is better for leg gains?
9:14 How often can I program each?
10:13 Which is better for power production?

The #TrapBarDeadlift and the #BarbellDeadlift have some things in common, but for the most part, it's best to place them into their own respective playing fields.

If we can dial in the adaptations that each can produce for specific goal-focused scenarios, then we program more thoughtfully.

Each exercise comes with a TON of benefits and these benefits will best be served when they're related to your overall training goals.

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