Hex / Shrug Bar

[BIGCHIEF78]

Alright, some of you might laugh at this and call me a pussy but I'm going to ask. We just got a hex / shrug bar. Is it good to do deadlifts with these. I love deadlifts and the benefits of them, but they they tear my shins up pretty bad. Am I better off using this or is it one of those girly things?

 

[Dad]

It will change yuor center of gravity do that it's back further and more centered over yuor body. THis will probably mean yuo can use heavier weight, and that it will be easier on yuor low back.

THe drawback is that it doesn't train yuo to do competition-style deads, but if yuo're using it just to train for bodybuilding there shouldn't be an issue. Play around with it and let us know what yuo think.

THere's a guys named, I think, Kelso, who has written a little book about using this. If yuo look in Powerlifting USA magazine, yuo'll probably find an ad for it.

 

[BIGCHIEF78]

NOT LIKING IT!

I've been using this bar for about three weeks in place of a straight bar for deadlifts. I don't feel myself getting much of a workout in my back or abs like I do with regular deads. About all I feel is a workout in my legs as if I did the leg press. Doesn't even feel good as a replacement for squats because you don't really manage your control or stabilizing.

As far as shrugs, it seems like your grip is too wide to get the effect in your traps that a straight bar or dumbells give.

I think I wasted $180 on this thing.

 

[drwost]

I've used that hex bar...for me it felt more like a squat than a deadlift. Like Dad said it changes the center of gravity and less Dead Lift muscles come into play...