Although some grading is required for most construction projects, the California Coastal Commission is concerned about unnecessary or excessive grading and its effects on the coastal environment. Various designs and construction techniques exist to lessen the extent and effects of grading.
The deadlift is a full-body strength exercise. It works your legs, glutes and lower and upper back muscles. To perform a deadlift, place a loaded barbell or hex bar on the floor in front of you. Squat down, grab the handles and pull the weight off the floor, finishing in a standing position with the weight at thigh level.
For novices, poor flexibility or a lack of strength makes getting into a barbell deadlift position a little tricky. Enter the hex bar deadlift. The hex bar is a six-sided, hexagonal-shaped bar that allows you to perform the exercise with your arms at your sides rather than in front of you.