Antti
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I'm considering getting myself a trap/hex bar since there's one on sale.
What kind of exercises have you done with one?
I'm not that keen on the trap bar deadlifts. Sure, I believe it's a good exercise, but I don't like the idea of buying the implement for just one exercise. I also think the exercise would be secondary to deadlifts with a barbell.
I think loaded carries and shrugs could be nice to do with the hex bar. What's your experience like? And how would those exercises with the hex bar compare to done with simple handles? The handles would still be cheaper and much easier to store.
I suppose I could do presses with the trap bar, but I already got kettlebells for it, and I believe they're mostly heavy enough for the job. Still, nothing wrong with having the option.
Am I missing some exercise or some point about the bar? I would really, really like to start doing some properly heavy carries.
What kind of exercises have you done with one?
I'm not that keen on the trap bar deadlifts. Sure, I believe it's a good exercise, but I don't like the idea of buying the implement for just one exercise. I also think the exercise would be secondary to deadlifts with a barbell.
I think loaded carries and shrugs could be nice to do with the hex bar. What's your experience like? And how would those exercises with the hex bar compare to done with simple handles? The handles would still be cheaper and much easier to store.
I suppose I could do presses with the trap bar, but I already got kettlebells for it, and I believe they're mostly heavy enough for the job. Still, nothing wrong with having the option.
Am I missing some exercise or some point about the bar? I would really, really like to start doing some properly heavy carries.