That said, if you've injured your lower back in the past or are dealing with lower back issues, you may not want to deadlift (or may need to do a variation like the sumo or hex bar deadlift, which we'll talk about). (legionathletics.com)
When combined with an active workday in which I take frequent breaks for movements such as kettlebell swings, hex bar deadlifts, burpees and jumping jacks, I can keep myself in very, very good shape with just 3 - 4 hours per week of formal training using the scenario I've just described. (bengreenfieldfitness.com)
By the end of their program, Cooper had worked up to heavy rack pulls, a deadlift variation using a hex bar that starts a few inches above the floor. (menshealth.com)