The trap bar deadlift is a staple for building lower body strength here at Blaze Sports Performance. It starts with the athlete pulling the weight from a static or dead position, hence the name “dead lift” It’s a great way to get athletes really strong really quick, and is a more natural feeling exercise for beginners to learn. You want to make sure the athlete is hinging at the hips and maintaining a positive shin with a nice neutral spine. You can also flip the bar over to work the low handle