Trap bars, also known as hex bars, are a great way to add variety to your exercise routine.

They're typically used for deadlifting and squatting, but you can do a variety of exercises with them—from rows and farmer's walks to lateral lunges and overhead presses.

Here's a look at the five best trap bar moves for a total body workout:

The hex bar deadlift is one of the best exercises for trap bar training, as it allows you to safely lift heavier loads than a regular barbell. It also works the upper and lower body at the same time, so you get more bang for your buck with this exercise than most other options.

Here's how to perform a hex bar deadlift:

The hex bar row is a great alternative to normal barbell rows. It offers a unique contraction that can serve as a breath of fresh air in your mundane workouts.

Here's how you do a hex bar row:

Pulls can be added by holding heavier dumbbells or kettlebells in each hand instead of just one dumbbell overhead. However, there's no way to add weight to a hex-shaped handle, as there's no place to put one.

Instead, consider adding more sets or reps rather than increasing resistance, if needed, before progressing onto something else like weighted rows.

This exercise is a variation of the traditional farmer's walk. Unlike dumbbells or kettlebells, which have a single handle that you can grip with both hands, hex bars have two handles at an angle that are positioned for both sides of the body to hold.

The hex bar squat-to-overhead press is one of the best trap bar exercises you can do. It combines a squat with an overhead press into one move, which keeps your heart rate up while burning fat and building muscle.

The hex bar lateral lunge is a great exercise for building the quad muscles and hamstrings. To do this exercise, you will need to hold the hex bar at shoulder height, with your hands placed either side of the bar.

Trap bar exercises can be used as an alternative to traditional barbells. If you want to switch things up from time to time, using a trap bar is a great way to do so.

Plus, the versatility of the hexagon shape allows for more options and movements than any other type of equipment.

So whether you’re looking for something new in your routine or just want some more variety with your workout programme, the aforementioned moves can help get things rolling in the right direction.

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