Platesmith

Trap Bar Carry

A barbell exercise for the forearm flexors and trapezius.

  • Forearms
  • Barbell

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Muscles worked

MainForearm flexors, Trapezius
AlsoRectus abdominis, Quadriceps

Setup

A loaded trap bar; a clear 15-20 m lane.

How to do it well

  • Deadlift the bar, then walk with short quick steps
  • Tall posture, shoulders back
  • Set it down with a hinge, not a drop

Common mistakes

  • Letting the bar swing
  • Rushing the turnaround

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.