Olympic Hex Trap Bar

Key Features

• Assists by extending time under tension of any lift as well as the intensity helps build stronger legs by allowing you to use heavier weights with less strain on your back.
• For use with Bumper & Olympic plates with chrome finish.
  
• Solid Steel rod construction.

Dimensions: 

• (Total Length) 181cm
• (Depth inside bar) x 66cm
• (Width inside bar) 58cm 
• Sleeves 43.5cm

Weight Capacities:
Bar Weight: 27 KG (66 LBS).
Lifting Capacity: 250 KG (550 LBS).

There is no greater feeling than to just deadlift heavy weight, especially using an Olympic Trap Bar. There is something primal about picking up heavy weight. Removing all your inhibitions and daily stresses! There are various types of deadlifts , whether you are focusing on heavy barbell lifts, or doing kettlebell RDLs. The benefits of working the glutes, hamstrings and lower back with the deadlift are undeniable. Barbell deadlifts might not suit everyone. The Olympic Trap Bar is another option that is becoming popular with elite athletes.  

What is a Trap bar?

A Trap bar (or hex bar) is a hexagonal-shaped barbell designed for a different lifting experience. You stand inside the hexagon rather than behind a traditional straight barbell.

Some models feature dual handles at different heights, while others position handles at standard barbell height.

HOW TRAP BAR DEADLIFTS DIFFER FROM BARBELL DEADLIFTS

Both movements train the hip hinge through similar ranges of motion, but trap bar deadlifts distribute load differently. Trap bars engage your body like a squat-deadlift hybrid, emphasising quads alongside glutes, hamstrings, and back—whereas traditional barbell deadlifts place greater emphasis on posterior chain muscles with increased lower back demand. Trap bar deadlifts work: Glutes Hamstrings Quadriceps Erectors Trapezius and Back

THE ADVANTAGES

Less Stress on Lower Back: Standing inside the bar keeps weight closer to your centre of gravity, reducing shear force on the spine—ideal for those managing back concerns while building strength. Easier to Master: The movement is more forgiving for beginners. You naturally achieve an upright torso and flat back without the technical demands of barbell form, and your knees move forward naturally.

No Hyperextension Risk

The bar's position eliminates the counterbalance that encourages dangerous spinal hyperextension at lockout. Reduced Spinal Flexion: As fatigue sets in, your quads naturally share the load instead of forcing your spine to round, protecting your back under heavy weight.