More than a traditional Hex Bar
Traditional trap bars and hex bars have earned their place in strength training because they position the load closer to your center of gravity than a straight barbell. This often makes deadlifts easier to learn, less technically demanding, and more comfortable on the lower back.
However, traditional closed-frame hex bars also come with limitations. The rear section of the frame restricts movement, making exercises like walking lunges, split squats, and carries awkward or impossible to perform. Once you've finished deadlifting, their versatility quickly reaches its limits.
That's where the Open Trap Bar EVOLVE changes the game.
The open design allows you to move freely in and out of the frame, expanding your exercise selection beyond conventional trap bar movements. Perform lunges, carries, step-ups, and athletic training variations without the restrictions of a closed design. Whether you're a beginner looking for a more approachable pulling movement or an experienced lifter seeking greater versatility, an open hex bar gives you more ways to train.
The integrated deadlift jack further improves the experience. Simply stand the bar upright on its plastic-protected feet to elevate the sleeves off the floor, making loading and unloading plates quicker and easier. It's a feature that has become a staple of modern open trap bar design because it simply makes training more convenient.
Why this Open Trap Bar stands apart
While open designs and built-in jacks have become increasingly common, our Open Trap Bar EVOLVE introduces features that go beyond the category standard.
The most unique feature is the quick-removable handle system. Without requiring any tools, the handles can be removed in seconds, transforming the frame into a cambered bar. This opens the door to exercises that would normally require an entirely separate specialty bar.
Use it for:
- Cambered squats
- Bench press variations
- Shoulder presses
- Good mornings
- Other traditional barbell movements
Because the handles are removed completely, you don't have to worry about your elbows colliding with fixed handles during pressing or squatting movements. Instead of purchasing multiple specialty bars, you can unlock additional functionality from a single piece of equipment.
Grip training is another area where this open trap bar separates itself. Rotating handles feature multiple grip diameters, allowing you to customize the challenge based on your goals. Smaller diameters make heavy pulls feel more familiar and reduce grip fatigue, while thicker 38mm and 48mm options increase the demand on your hands and forearms, helping build grip strength over time.
Finally, stability matters.
Some open trap bars become front-heavy due to uneven weight distribution, causing them to tilt toward the closed side of the frame. Our balanced design helps the bar remain level during use, creating a more stable and confidence-inspiring lifting experience under load.
To accommodate different training spaces, choose the configuration that best fits your gym. The Long Sleeve version is rackable and ideal for those who want maximum versatility, while the Short Sleeve version delivers the same functionality in a more compact footprint.
From deadlifts and lunges to squats, presses, carries, and grip training, this open trap bar is built to help you do more with less equipment.
FAQ
Should I choose Short Sleeves or Long Sleeves?
Choose the Long Sleeves if you want a rackable setup compatible with your power rack for exercises like rack pulls, presses, and other rack-based movements. Choose the Short Sleeves if you prioritize a smaller footprint and easier storage while maintaining the same core functionality.
How do the rotating handles work?
The included rotating handles allow you to train with different grip diameters. Use the standard 28mm diameter for a familiar feel during heavy pulls, or switch to the thicker 38mm and 48mm grips to increase grip demands and help develop stronger hands and forearms.
What exercises can I do once the handles are removed?
Removing the handles transforms the frame into a cambered bar, allowing you to perform exercises such as cambered squats, bench press variations, shoulder presses, good mornings, and other traditional barbell movements without the handles interfering with your range of motion.
What is the weight capacity?
The EVOLVE Open Trap Bar is engineered to support up to 500 kg (1,102 lbs) of tested load capacity, making it suitable for everything from everyday strength training to advanced lifting applications.
Does the built-in jack protect my floor?
Yes. The integrated deadlift jack features plastic-protected feet that help minimize direct contact with your flooring while making loading and unloading plates faster and more convenient.
KEY FEATURES
OPEN DESIGN FOR UNRESTRICTED MOVEMENT
Traditional hex bars limit how you move. The open frame design allows you to step in and out naturally, making exercises like walking lunges, split squats, step-ups, and carries possible. Train beyond deadlifts and expand your exercise selection without changing equipment.
BUILT-IN DEADLIFT JACK
Simply stand the bar upright on its integrated feet to elevate the sleeves off the floor. Plastic liners help protect your flooring while making plate changes faster and easier.
BALANCED DESIGN
Not all open trap bars feel the same under load. Some designs become front-heavy and unstable.
Our balanced construction distributes weight evenly to help the bar remain level, providing a more stable and confidence-inspiring lifting experience.
INCLUDED ROTATING HANDLES
Challenge your grip and customize your training with rotating handles featuring multiple grip diameters. Use the standard diameter for heavy pulling, or switch to thicker 38mm and 48mm grips to increase the demand on your hands and forearms for added grip development.
TRANSFORMS INTO A CAMBERED BAR
Remove the handles in seconds, no tools required, and unlock an entirely new category of exercises. Use the frame as a cambered bar for squats, bench presses, shoulder presses, good mornings, and more. One piece of equipment. More ways to train.
CHOOSE YOUR CONFIGURATION
Build the setup that fits your training and your space.
Long Sleeves (Rackable): Compatible with power racks for expanded exercise options and maximum versatility.
Short Sleeves (Non-Rackable): A more compact solution for home gyms where every inch matters, without sacrificing the functionality of the open trap bar.
| OPEN TRAP BAR EVOLVE SPECS |
| NET WEIGHT WITH LONG SLEEVE: |
80 LBs / 36.5 KG |
| NET WEIGHT WITH SHORT SLEEVE: |
75 LBs / 34 KG |
| OVERALL LENGTH WITH LONG SLEEVE: |
85" or 2150 mm |
| OVERALL LENGTH WITH SHORT SLEEVE: |
74" or 1890 mm |
| WEIGHT CAPACITY: |
1350 LBs |
