Reddit Reddit reviews CAP Barbell Mega Olympic Trap Bar, Shrug Bar, Hex Bar with Combo Neutral Grips and Zinc Finish

We found 10 Reddit comments about CAP Barbell Mega Olympic Trap Bar, Shrug Bar, Hex Bar with Combo Neutral Grips and Zinc Finish. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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CAP Barbell Mega Olympic Trap Bar, Shrug Bar, Hex Bar with Combo Neutral Grips and Zinc Finish
#SPECS Bar Dimensions: 56"L x 24"W x 6"H. Bar Weight: 75 lb. Weight Capacity 1000 lb#QUALITY Made of zinc plated 32mm solid steel#ROOMY 26" between grip handles#FEATURES Combines raised and flush neutral grips#PRO For use with Olympic plates
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10 Reddit comments about CAP Barbell Mega Olympic Trap Bar, Shrug Bar, Hex Bar with Combo Neutral Grips and Zinc Finish:

u/jdef_pro_strongman · 11 pointsr/powerlifting

It's a Cap Barbell Mega Hex Bar. I like the thick handles and light knurling, and it's ridiculously cheap (less than a third the cost of Rogue). The only thing I don't like about it is the plates would hit the wood on an Oly platform.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004X167A4/

I used a Rogue trap bar before and I didn't like it, but I think they updated the design since then. I would advise against sharp knurling on any handle that doesn't rotate, such as farmer's and trap bars. Since it doesn't rotate you don't need the extra friction, and if your grip starts to fail and your hand starts to open, it will grab your skin and take it with it.

u/EmotionalEater · 7 pointsr/weightroom

This one is only $120. I have one and it's pretty sturdy. Paintjob is meh but it's perfectly functional and doesn't bend at all. At least not at 450 lbs.

u/MattAtUVA · 6 pointsr/homegym

I use the Cap Mega Trap Bar, and love it. I has longer sleeves than most trap bars, which helps for loading up bumper plates. It hits my quads a little more than normal barbell deadlifts, but there's almost no pressure on my lower back. Also I can trap bar deadlift about 20lbs more than a normal deadlift.

I don't know of any trap bars with handles that are inline with the loading sleeves, like a normal barbell. But, the perpendicular handles feel more natural to me, somewhat like dumbbell squats, but with my deadlift level of weight.

I don't know of any with adjustable handles. However, you can turn over the trap bar so the handles face downward, and, hence, you'll be starting about 2" lower.

u/LB54 · 3 pointsr/homegym

There's a "mega" trap bar on Amazon with iirc a longer sleeve length and a 1000 weight capacity for under $100. Haven't checked it in a while, price is usually around $92 with free shipping

Edit: price is up to $125 again, but the bar is 64" end to end with a sleeve length of 13" on each side compared to 56" of the Titan bar (so it says). This bar is also ~75lbs empty

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004X167A4/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497486930&sr=8-1-fkmr0&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=monster+trap+bar

I've had my eye on this for a while though haven't got it yet. I'll check CamelCamelCamel on this when I get home, shows the price fluctuations. If you have time to wait for the bar I'd choose this one, though Titan is not bad either. And I've personally had very good luck with Titan gear, always been great for me

u/daddyscientist · 3 pointsr/homegym

I bought this hex bar off of the recommendation of Cooper. I haven't received it yet but it looks nice, thick and heavy duty. I'll let you know how it works out when I get it.

u/surelytrolling · 3 pointsr/Fitness

Anyone know the functional difference between the hex bars with the raised handles, and those without?

Raised
Non-raised
Both

u/SleepEatLift · 3 pointsr/homegym

If carries, I'd avoid longer 6' or 7' trap bars, especially rackable. Since you're using bumpers, you don't want anything with short sleeves either (Titan or other cheaper chrome or cap bars) since you'll quickly run out of sleeve space. You'd be happy with something in the middle. Here's my top picks for you:

u/wilymexican · 2 pointsr/homegym

Get rid of the titan hex bar & get this.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004X167A4/ref=twister_B076MKQF1P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Just picked up the black one. Bought the zinc plated one before & flipped it. I regretted once I sold it. Can hold a lot more weight than most trap bars.

u/TheAssh0le · 1 pointr/homegym

I bought this one; http://www.amazon.com/Barbell-Weight-2-Inch-Plated-Olympic/dp/B004X167A4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1425331970&sr=8-5&keywords=trap+bar

It's the same as the one you're looking at just a little heavier capacity. You get what you pay for with this one. The finish is tacky, the welds are ugly, and there's no rotating sleeves. However, it's 100% solid so far. It's half the price of the competition and does exactly what it's supposed to do with no signs of breaking, like ever.

Also, the trap bar deadlift is a much stronger lift than the barbell deadlift. 750# is definitely achievable with time.