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| Hi Friend,
It’s hard to believe, but it was forty-years ago when Elvis Presley died. This month celebrates the anniversary, and even now — four decades on — I remember the heartbreaking news as clearly as if it was yesterday.
Yet for many conspiracy theorists, the ghost of Elvis lives on. Stories abound how Tupelo’s favourite son never left the building with some fans saying the fallen icon faked his death and is alive and well. One amazing tale even tells how Elvis appeared at Graceland for his own 82nd birthday from beyond the grave!
True or not, this special anniversary got me thinking about another King — most notably, the King Exercise.
Yet the exercise at the top of my hit-parade isn’t the barbell squat or bench press. This exercise isn’t even the tried-and-trusted Dumbbell Clean…
No, sir. When I think of a movement that provides the biggest bang for your hard-earned buck (and delivers incredible gains), I always turn to the Trap Bar deadlift.
Trap Bar Deadlift
Here is what Stuart McRobert in ‘Beyond Brawn’ says about the Trap Bar Deadlift:
“Do not consider the Trap Bar deadlift as just an alternative to the barbell squat. It is an outstanding exercise in its own right… The Trap Bar deadlift is the equal of the squat for many hardgainers… In fact, it has the potential to be the number one productive exercise for many hardgainers.”
And here are three more good reasons the Trap Bar deadlift rocks:
1.) Saves Your Lower Spine
With many mass gaining exercises — the squat and deadlift being the biggest offenders — it doesn’t take long for lower back pain to kick you harder than a pair of Presley's blue suede shoes. For struggling gym-rats, the unique design of the Trap Bar means you get to practice your deads with a lot less stress on your lower spine.
2.) Lift More Load
More favourable leverage gives you a mechanical advantage. The result? You get to lift more. And here’s the thing… providing your technique is sound, you’ll get to add more load to your bar safely.
3.) Lower Learning Curve
However you spin it, the traditional deadlift is a tough taskmaster. So don’t get all shook up — here is where the Trap Bar deadlift can help you. How? Because the exercise has a relatively small learning curve, you'll soon put yourself on the fast-track to greater gains.
Until next time,
Long Live the King!
Lee
P.S. When I’m not deadlifting my Trap Bar, you can usually find me writing or creating art (my day job). For anyone who is curious, one of my paintings has recently been shortlisted for a prestigious art prize.
The competition is being sponsored by Winsor and Newton and the winner gets to have their artwork featured on the cover of the autumn/winter catalogue. The final result will be decided by public vote.
The competition ends this weekend, so here’s the link if you want to take a sneaky peek or cast your vote…
https://www.artsupplies.co.uk/covercomp/ |
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