You might have seen the strange looking hex-shaped bar at the gym and wondered what it wasOR you know exactly what it is but you just don't know what to do with it (besides deadliftsand is it even worth using when there is a regular barbell laying around?). Well, first of all, it's called a trap bar (or hex bar) and it was invented by Al Gerared in the late 1980s as an easier way to do, you guessed it, trap raises. But now, thanks to creative coaches, it is used for so much more, and for good reason. In this article, we’ll go into what makes the trap bar unique, the benefits of using the trap bar, 9 awesomely effective trap bar exercises and why you should do them, and the best way to incorporate the trap bar into your workouts. WHAT
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