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Gerard trap bar.
Invented by al gerard in the mid 1980s the device was seen as an alternative to the deadlift a means of increasing one s lifting numbers without aggravating injuries.
It also makes the lowering of the bar a reverse of the ascent.
But we re getting ahead of ourselves here.
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Since then several other companies have developed trap bars that are very similar but with minor design changes getting around the original patent held by al gerard.
The original trap bar was the gerard trap bar developed by al gerard a powerlifter from north carolina over 20 years ago.
He was looking for ways to perform the deadlift without agitating a lower back injury he had been dealing with.
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Who was this al gerard.
The trap bar developed by al gerard is a terrific aid for the deadlift and is much superior to a straight bar.
The trap bar has become the piece of equipment for every gym.
Unlike the common barbell or even the ez bar covered previously the trap bar has an incredibly recent history.
If you ve already got a gerard trap bar or are thinking seriously about ordering one you re probably aware of what a uniquely effective piece of equipment it is when used properly the trap bar will help you develop incredible levels of strength.
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Al gerard a lifter invented the trap bar.
Over three decades ago al gerard an engineer and powerlifter from north carolina invented a piece of training equipment that would change strength training forever.
His gerard trap bar allowed trainees to train their legs without overtraining the lower back.
Everyday essentials olympic 2 inch hex weight lifting trap bar.