Trap/Hex Bar Opinions ?
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| slow_lift_joe |  | Trap/Hex Bar Opinions ? | 22-03-2018 @ 22:46 |
Interesting Member 6186, 245 posts | Hope you are all okay and this thread finds you lifting and mixing it up. With no train stations fisty-cuffs or big foot sighting ? I am thinking of purchasing a Trap/Hex bar due to a slight injury to the back, to give the back a little period of reduction/recovery. Usually I just go lighter for a while, introduce more stretching/flexibility work etc. I have heard mixed reports on a Trap/Hex Bar, you do not go so deep, it can make the return to heavy deadlifting more difficult, other say it does reduce the stress to the back ? I take it something like Watson Gym or Kustom Kit hex/trap bars would be good bars ? Strength Shop ? Jordan ? Pullum Sports ? I would like a good knurl and something that would not break when you look at it. With barbells you know the good brands, Trap/Hex bars appear to be more unbranded and more of a minefield. Not a china cheap steel import. Your opinions on the Trap/Hex Bars to aid in a little recovery to the back and what manufacturer or an industry leader have you used and liked ? Plus some good recommendations on these type bars ? | ||
| jon1234 | | ... | 24-03-2018 @ 07:22 |
Member 4925, 835 posts SQ 200, BP 145, DL 210555.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 24.03.2018 @ 07:24 AM by jon1234 im very weak but i've found it good for giving my lower back a rest. squats and regular deads really caned my lower back when done too close together. ive found t trap seems to hit my quads alot more than normal deads so good to use if youve already hammered t lower back with squats that day. I've definately found it useful bit of kit. i got mine 2nd hand so not sure of brands etc, but i would check that the bar has the capacity to hold more as i got the one with slighty shorter ends which is a pita because can't really fit enough weight on it. | ||
| luki |  | ... | 25-03-2018 @ 08:59 |
Avatar Member 5517, 1538 posts SQ 160, BP 165, DL 201526.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | I’ve used a few different ones and found they are uncomfortable due to being fixed. A cheap set of farmers will do the same lift and be usable for farmers (which are great for recovery a day or so after heavy deadlift.) | ||
| hifilover | | ... | 26-03-2018 @ 10:00 |
 Member 3241, 2043 posts SQ 1, BP 192, DL 255448.0 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 26.03.2018 @ 19:20 PM by hifilover I do all my deads on a trap bar; bar SLDLs which I just do with a normal old barThe trap bar is so much better for me and my dodgy back/hips as I can sit further back on the pull etc Also not hard to get the handles at the right height by standing on blocks or flat plates etc The gym I train at has a strength shop one, but it's a touch small, so the owners going to get a larger one, with longer sleeves etc | ||
| PaulSavage | | ... | 26-03-2018 @ 16:59 |
Member 2775, 6927 posts | For sure the same issue here in that the ends tend to be too short, getting long ends is what to look for because it will stop that issue plus should be a stronger bar too. As for what I think of the lift, I think its great. It's something I massively overlooked in the past due to people saying it's not a deadlift and it has no carry over. It does have carry over and actually more so than a regular deadlift when it comes to strongman and all the events overall. For the powerlifts it gets you using more leg drive off the floor in deadlifts but it's much closer to a squat and can bring that lift up even better. Safer on the lower back yes but a lot more functional than a lot of people give it credit for too. | ||
| KevC86 | | ... | 26-03-2018 @ 17:47 |
 Member 5141, 4464 posts SQ 300, BP 180, DL 350830.0 kgs @ 130kgs UnEq | luki said:I’ve used a few different ones and found they are uncomfortable due to being fixed. A cheap set of farmers will do the same lift and be usable for farmers (which are great for recovery a day or so after heavy deadlift.) This is a great idea. | ||
| Gordy | | ... | 27-03-2018 @ 12:42 |
 Member 5418, 383 posts | Post Edited: 14.08.2018 @ 14:51 PM by Gordy . | ||
| matthewvc | | ... | 27-03-2018 @ 12:52 |
 ‘downsizing’ Member 5704, 3393 posts SQ 280, BP 210, DL 320810.0 kgs @ 96.3kgs UnEq | Agreed minimise use of them if you PL - you get to place the centre of mass equidistant between knee and hip allowing shorter moment lengths and more contribution from quads so far more weight can be moved. They're great aid for strongman where you've got frame carry, farmers and side handle car deadlifts as events | ||
| slow_lift_joe | | ... | 28-03-2018 @ 19:42 |
Interesting Member 6186, 245 posts | Thank you for the helpful replies. I had a good deadlift session yesterday evening with a barbell. Good form and good recovery helped me yesterday. I double checked my form on every lift and I nailed a good session. I think when I do heavy singles or what I consider heavy singles (Most likely light weight compared to many of you) and my day has been long and recovery is not great from a previous work out or driving long hours, I suffer. The deadlift can be brutal without good recovery for me. Trap/Hex/Shrug bar maybe would be good for assistance or as another aid in my weight room. I will put it on hold for the time being due to the price of a good Trap/Hex/Shrug bar from Watson or Kustom Gym, it can go on a wish list for 2019/2020 maybe. Good point on the farmers walk handles, thank you all.  | ||