The Open Trap Bar from Wright Equipment is a heavy-duty barbell designed to help you lift heavier weights with extra stability and safety. It features 2.5” sleeves on each end with a middle section that allows you to perform neutral grip exercises and a V-shape for comfortable hand placement during many trap exercises. The knurling is aggressive providing a sturdy grip during deadlifts and Olympic lifts. The open ends of the bar allow you to easily slide discs on and off while the center piece is connected with a solid steel shaft. This trap bar measures 24” between the sleeve centers is made out of strong steel with a black finish and weighs 18.6kg. It is ideal for deadlifts, shrugs, bent over rows and hip thrusts making it an exceptional piece of strength equipment for gyms, cross trainers and powerlifters.
Pros:
• Easy to use
• Provides superior grip for heavy weightlifting
• Angled handles enable more comfortable gripping position
• Comfortable, no-slip knurled surface grip
• Collars included
- Robust Construction
Cons:
• More expensive than other varieties of trap bars
• Not suitable for Olympic-style weightlifting
Who Should Buy:
• Individuals seeking to increase their strength training workouts
• Lifters looking for a better grip on deadlifts
• Weightlifters wanting to add power to their Olympic lifts
Who Should Not Buy:
• Individuals with minimal experience that are new to resistance training
• People that are limited in budgets and can’t afford premium prices for the bar
•Bar Weight - 45 lbs
•Handle Diameter - 28 mm
•Overall Length - 59"
•Bearing Type - Needle Bearings
•Loadable Sleeve Length - 16.3"
•Knurling - Aggressive
•Length of Each Horizontal Handle - 10"
•Material - Stainless
•Finish - Black Oxide on Shaft, Chrome Sleeves
Product | Weight Capacity | Max Length | Width Inside Hole | Price |
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Wright Wright Open Trap Bar | 1000 lb | 53'' | 28.5” | $250 |
Titan HD Trap Bar | 800 lb | 60" | 28" | $180 |
Nordic Lifting Trap Bar | 1000 lb | 52" | 28" | $200 |
CAP Barbell Olympic Trap Bar | 1500 lb | 60" | 27.5" | $150 |
Body-Solid Trap Bar | 1000 lb | 58" | 28" | $250 |