Wolverson Open Trap Bar

Enhanced versatility - Allows for multiple movements such as Deadlifts, Lunges, Back Rows, Single Leg Deadlifts, Zercher Squats, Cambered Squats, Split Squats, Farmers Carries, Heavy Isometric Holds, Shoulder Shrugs, Overhead Press - it even worked for Bicep Curls. 

Enhanced safety - Like a traditional trap bar, the neutral set up helps prevent rounding in the shoulders and spine to protect from injury when lifting.

More grip options - With high and low barbell handles, our hex bar allows you to adopt a variety of neutral grips when lifting whilst always protecting your joints.

Built-in plate loader jack - Change your weights with ease and save your energy for those big lifts. 

Beginner-friendly - Easy to set up and perfect for promoting proper form, our open trap bar is the perfect tool to safely introduce beginners to compound lifts.

Internal Dimensions (900mm x 600mm)

The generous internal space comfortably accommodates lifters of various sizes and builds without feeling cramped, supporting proper form and technique.

Width (1.9m)

Providing optimal stability when lifting, the 1.9m width remains practical for most home gym spaces and standard gym layouts, offering a solid base without taking up excessive floor space.

Built-in Plate Loader Jack

The integrated jack allows you to easily slide plates on and off the loading sleeves without having to lift the entire weight of the loaded bar, making weight changes quick and effortless, so you can save your energy for the workout.

400kg Maximum Load Capacity

The robust 400kg capacity accommodates serious strength training and allows for progressive overload over many years, ensuring your open trap bar won't become a limiting factor in your training.

Neutral Grips

The side handles allow for a natural grip, reducing shoulder impingement and strain – particularly beneficial for those with existing shoulder issues or anyone looking to train safely long-term.

Great for Beginners

Our open trap bar design naturally promotes better lifting posture by keeping the weight centred around your body rather than in front of it, making proper form easier to learn and maintain.

What is the difference between an open and closed trap bar?

An open trap bar is a U-shaped bar that allows you to easily walk in and out of lifts. The open design also allows you to easily diversify your movements and achieve a full range of motion.

Alternatively, a closed trap bar is shaped like a full hexagon, which is where the name hex bar comes from. The closed design does mean you have to step in and out of the enclosed bar before and after lifting, but it can also offer additional support for heavy, compound lifts.

How much does a trap bar weigh?

Open trap bars tend to weight between 20kg – 30kg without any plates. At Wolverson Fitness, our open trap bar weighs 22.5kg, weighing in just 2.5kg above a standard Olympic hex bar.

Is an open trap bar the same as a shrug bar?

Yes, open trap bars and a shrug bars refer to the same piece of equipment. Whilst commonly used for shoulder shrugging movements, these bars are incredibly versatile and can be used for a wide range of compound moves, including squats and deadlifts. The same bars can also be referred to as hex bars.