Trap/Hex Bar vs Rack Deads

[Tough Old Man]

Is using the Trap/Hex Bar as effective for Back Thickness as the Rack Dead Exercise is?

 

[bigboy05]

I think doing rack deads is the way to go. I love doing them...load the heck out of the bar and pull like hell. I don't use the trap/hex bar at all, although I know a guy who does bent over rows with it and it seems to work pretty well. Don't know if that answered your question, sorry.

 

[GorillaGenetics]

the trap hex bar is good imo but ur still starting very low with it i switch it up every once in a while just because the grips on it are comfortable but i think that u would gain more thickness from a straight bar since more of the weight is positioned in front of you

 

[Tough Old Man]

I think doing rack deads is the way to go. I love doing them...load the heck out of the bar and pull like hell. I don't use the trap/hex bar at all, although I know a guy who does bent over rows with it and it seems to work pretty well. Don't know if that answered your question, sorry.

I also do rows with mine and love them.