What is a Hex Bar?
The trap bar is an implement used in weight training.
Hex Bar Suppliers In South Africa
Hollow Bar Distributors S A (Pty) Ltd
Address: 9 Vereeniging Rd, Alrode, Alberton, 1451, South Africa
Areas served: Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 864 3456
ODYSSEY STEEL
Address: 6 Bream Rd, Wadeville, Johannesburg, 1422, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 am Fri
Phone: +27 11 824 5005
Turn Bar Pty Ltd
Address: Nagington Rd, Wadeville, Johannesburg, 1422, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 824 2578
How do I choose a trap bar?
Weight Capacity.
Diameter of the Center.
Distance Between Handles.
Handle Placement and Knurling.
Knurling.
Knurling.
Bar Diameter (Grip Diameter)
Strength.
How wide should a trap bar be?
Narrow (23” handle to handle) is recommended for people with smaller frames or lifters who want to lift using a narrower hand placement.
Standard (25” handle to handle) is standard for most trap bars on the market. They will work for all-sized lifters.
What is the best trap bar to buy?
SFS Pick. Force USA. Build Quality. 5.0. Weight Capacity. 4.7. Price. 4.6. Overall Score. 4.8.
SFS Budget Pick. CAP Barbell. Build Quality. 4.7. Weight Capacity. 4.5. Price. 5.0. Overall Score. 4.7.
SFS Premium Pick. Bells of Steel. Build Quality. 4.8. Weight Capacity. 5.0. Price. 4.6. Overall Score. 4.8.
What are the different types of trap bars?
There are two primary types of trap bars: hexagonal trap bars with a closed, step-in design and open trap bars with a walkthrough design.
Gym owners might want to buy one of each design, whereas if you’re purchasing fitness equipment for home use, consider which style of trap bar better suits your needs.