Originally Posted by
G1981C
a trap bar deadlift is basically a half squat. i don't think many people here would recommend either one. you should be able to lift a considerable amount of weight but you won't be getting the best workout because your range of motion will be limited.
we have a trap bar in our gym, and it never really occurred to me to use it even for shrugs, let alone a deadlift. i think a regular straight bar is better not only for DL but for shrugs as well.
now if you maybe stand on some box to give you a bit of extra range of motion it could be an interesting alternative to squat that also works your traps at the same time.
sorry i was unable to give you the answer you were looking for.