What does everyone think about using this bar for deadlifts?

My form is so terrible with the straight bar that I am constantly hitting my knees/legs with the damn bar. Is using a bar like the one shown in the picture above just as effective as using a straight bar?

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Posted by busbeepbeep

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Posted on 8/23/16 at 10:32 am to Lazy But Talented

There's pros and cons of trap bar deadlifting. I prefer the conventional as it's better for posterior chain.

I think the cliff notes is that Trap bar is probably the safer lift, though less effective.

Here's a long article describing some differences.
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Posted by GynoSandberg

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Posted on 8/23/16 at 1:36 pm to Lazy But Talented

There are tons of YouTube videos on dead lifting. Don't skimp by using the trap bar

Watch the videos, then film yourself or have someone who knows what to look for watch you. Or post it here

Step out the comfort zone imo. Nailing a nice dead is gratifying

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Posted by Lester Earl

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Posted on 8/23/16 at 9:42 pm to Lazy But Talented

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My form is so terrible with the straight bar that I am constantly hitting my knees/legs with the damn b

its not bad if your are hitting your legs. you need to keep the bar close as possible, and it does scrape shin on occasion

hitting your knees is a problem. they should be cleared as the bar passes them.

here's a video i like to show novices

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