The trap bar deadlift is a variation of the original deadlift where you lift a specialty barbell shaped like a hexagon. This full-body exercise might also be called the hex bar deadlift.

Also known as a ‘hex bar deadlift’, this exercise will hit your hamstrings, glutes, quads and core, and it’s great for speed and power. It also takes more emphasis off your lower back than ...

Most equipment you’ll use is standardized, but while machines and free weights are usually clearly labeled, barbells are not.

However, the trap bar deadlift, using a hex bar, puts more emphasis on your quads, as it helps you remain in a more upright position—and we all know how quickly those burn out on a hike!