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Trap Bar Deadlift 1A

Coach

Watch the video tutorials provided below the workout. Practice each movement, with proper bracing, breathing and engagement of your core. Take your time and focus on the positioning and feel for each. Practice moving well. Be sure to use the appropriate weight, resistance and intensity so that you are fatiguing within the recommended repetitions and durations without compromising form.

3-5 ROUNDS

Complete as a circuit by moving from one exercise immediately to the next with 2-5 minute rest between rounds. Massage, active stretch and correctives are done at this time, as needed.

(1) Elevated Bird Dog Rows 8-12 reps with KB or DB

  • Don’t rush through these. Practice feeling the engagement of your core as you build tension.

  • Hold end range of motion for 5-10 seconds.

(2) Elevated Bridges 8-12 repetitions with weight across hips

  • Mid back on elevated bench, platform or couch, at least 1 ft high.

  • Use dumbbells placed vertical on hips, sandbags, medicine balls, barbell, etc. If using a BB, place a thick towel, pad or squat pad for comfort.

  • Drive through glutes, slight activation of hamstring, abdomen tight.

  • Watch for arching of lower back. Keep ribs down. Chin tucked half way to chest.

  • Be sure the bench or box you are using doesn’t slide away from you. Place weights behind or against a wall.

(3) Bear Crawl Front to Back and Side to Side 30-60 seconds

  • From all fours, with feet and hands shoulder & hip width apart, raise knee's a couple of inches off the ground and hold.

  • Spread hands and fingers out, practice placing pressure throughout the entire hand, into the arms, through the shoulders to your core.

  • Keep shoulders packed, head & neck neutral, abdomen tight.

  • Watch for shifting hips back, raising knees more than 2 inches and shrugging your shoulders.

(4) Trap Bar Deadlift High Handle 6-10 reps

  • Use a Trap Bar that has both a low and high handle option. Begin with the high handle.

  • This is different than a conventional barbell deadlift but still a deadlift.

  • Take your time building tension on the bottom before the lift. As tension increases, take the slack out of the bar and lift, staying fully engaged.