3: What the hex? Straight-Bar Deadlift vs. Hex Bar Deadlift

This week in Gym Class, we tackle one of Harrison’s questions; why did the military replace the straight bar deadlift with the hex bar deadlift in their fitness evaluation and should we incorporate this into our own routines. We review studies that compare the two exercises directly and lament that injury aversion consideration is becoming a greater part of our workout planning as we age.