When someone says deadlifts, you probably think of a bodybuilder picking up a straight barbell off the ground then putting it back down. It is a great way to help build muscle mass, and improve grip ...

This functional exercise strengthens your hamstrings and glutes for more power and stability. Watch expert video demonstrations of five different deadlift variations.

in odd shapes and varying weights. One is the trap bar or hex bar, a hexagon big enough that you stand inside of it. (It’s mainly used for trap bar deadlifts, where your hands are at your sides ...

How to: Step into the middle of the hex bar and place your feet ... It’s also great for newbies who might not be able to deadlift 45 pounds (a bar’s weight without plates) yet.

“The hex bar deadlift is an easy workout ... During the workout, Madam Cheng Chen said weight training has helped with some of her health issues. “My shoulders have become lighter after ...