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BalanceFrom Olympic 2" Hex Weight-Lifting Trap Bar (1,000lb Cap., Open)

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Walmart has BalanceFrom Olympic 2" Hex Weight-Lifting Trap Bar (2G-HEX-OPEN) on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

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  • About this product:
    • Bars have 1.97" bar end diameter to ensure bars fit all standard plates with holes 2" or less.
    • 1000-Pound Capacity
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Walmart has BalanceFrom Olympic 2" Hex Weight-Lifting Trap Bar (2G-HEX-OPEN) on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member frugmale for finding this deal.

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Bars have 1.97" bar end diameter to ensure bars fit all standard plates with holes 2" or less.
    • 1000-Pound Capacity
  • See forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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CoolNarwhal210
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I have the bells of steel bar and it works well. It tips when you put a 45 on one side and not the other. But all other weights it seems balanced. The raised handles have stronger knurling than the lower handles. Feels very balanced when using, have gone up to 315 with no issues. If you're lifting more you'll have to ask someone stronger if they like it
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Electricalsushi
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Alright, I bit. Worst case, I have to return it.
If anyone can find any other mention of this bar, please let me know.
Specs would also be nice (why can't they at least list the basic dimensions?).
I can't find any reviews. The manufacturers website doesn't list it. The part # pulls up nothing.
It feels like I'm Guinee pigging a test product, but I hate my multipiece closed trap bar so much that I'll give this a go. Just need to try something new that's not $300+.
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Received mine yesterday, took some photos [imgur.com].

No bronze bushings, weighs 38 lbs, knurled handles (painted and passive), 9.5 inch sleeves with Signature Fitness end-cap.

Definitely a steal for the price, but not identical to the Bells of Steel version.

Photo album: https://imgur.com/a/0zRKnb0
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Mar 29, 2023 7:30 PM
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MrThriftyMar 29, 2023 7:30 PM
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Quote from Bellmar View quoted comment :
Oh hey, they released a second version, neat.
Definitely.
And you'd need some headroom to do overhead exercises too
Mar 29, 2023 8:45 PM
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IamMedellinIncMar 29, 2023 8:45 PM
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Quote from sl91887 View quoted comment :
Looks like the closed bar is on sale for $59 as well.
In for 1
Mar 29, 2023 9:34 PM
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MagentaLumber9827Mar 29, 2023 9:34 PM
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Quote from sl91887 View quoted comment :
Looks like the closed bar is on sale for $59 as well.
And same price at Amazon now too, dropped from $69
Mar 30, 2023 3:27 AM
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boingymanMar 30, 2023 3:27 AM
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Too bad no knurled handles. I'll pass.
Mar 30, 2023 3:09 PM
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CoolNarwhal210Mar 30, 2023 3:09 PM
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Quote from boingyman View quoted comment :
Too bad no knurled handles. I'll pass.
If it's same as BoS there is aggressive knurling
Mar 30, 2023 4:46 PM
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boingymanMar 30, 2023 4:46 PM
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Quote from CoolNarwhal210 View quoted comment :
If it's same as BoS there is aggressive knurling
I just read the reviews and it seems like there is knurling, but mixed reviews on the aggressiveness. More than likely though it won't be nearly as aggressive as the BoS one, but for $100 might be worth it. Most will use straps anyways if going heavy.
Mar 30, 2023 5:18 PM
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CyanWriter3487Mar 30, 2023 5:18 PM
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In for one, for ~$100 shipped I'll bite and try it out. Been on the market for a trap bar, so even entry level at this time will be fine.

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Mar 31, 2023 10:37 PM
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SoFetchMar 31, 2023 10:37 PM
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that's a solid price. Bells of Steel ver is $300. Right now titan fitness open trap bar is $270, and the Giant Fitness open trap bar (coop from garagegymreviews did a video on it) is about $280 ($325 or so for shipping)...
The higher price bars are rackable so that does offer some flexibility in versatility.
There is an open trap bar with multiple handles that is more like those $300+ ones for $175. I never used it before, it popped up in search when i was looking at titan fitness one. lol.
https://extremetrainingequipment....-trap-bar?

Trap bar are "easier" on deadlifts, and my training buddy trains and competes in strongman, so it's a multi-use equipment. carries/walks are nice on open than the close. I'm pretty tempted at at $99 to try it out. I feel like those who are looking at t his have had the used the cheaper closed one before, and understand the limits of that one.
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Apr 1, 2023 8:01 PM
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frugmale
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Apr 1, 2023 8:01 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Received mine yesterday, took some photos [imgur.com].

No bronze bushings, weighs 38 lbs, knurled handles (painted and passive), 9.5 inch sleeves with Signature Fitness end-cap.

Definitely a steal for the price, but not identical to the Bells of Steel version.

Photo album: https://imgur.com/a/0zRKnb0
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Apr 1, 2023 8:12 PM
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boingymanApr 1, 2023 8:12 PM
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Quote from frugmale View quoted comment :
Received mine yesterday, took some photos [imgur.com].

No bronze bushings, weighs 38 lbs, knurled handles (painted and passive), 9.5 inch sleeves with Signature Fitness end-cap.

Definitely a steal for the price, but not identical to the Bells of Steel version.

Photo album: https://imgur.com/a/0zRKnb0
When you add a 45 lb plate to the bar does the other side tilt over?
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Apr 1, 2023 8:15 PM
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frugmale
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Apr 1, 2023 8:15 PM
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Quote from boingyman View quoted comment :
When you add a 45 lb plate to the bar does the other side tilt over?
Yes, but it stays upright. Seems like a minor inconvenience.
Apr 1, 2023 8:27 PM
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MagicgamerApr 1, 2023 8:27 PM
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Quote from frugmale View quoted comment :
Received mine yesterday, took some photos [imgur.com].

No bronze bushings, weighs 38 lbs, knurled handles (painted and passive), 9.5 inch sleeves with Signature Fitness end-cap.

Definitely a steal for the price, but not identical to the Bells of Steel version.

Photo album: https://imgur.com/a/0zRKnb0
Nice.. is it "rackable"
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Apr 1, 2023 8:32 PM
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frugmale
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Apr 1, 2023 8:32 PM
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Quote from Magicgamer View quoted comment :
Nice.. is it "rackable"
It is wide enough for the sleeves to sit on j-cups or spotter arms, but you cannot load it from the rack.
Apr 2, 2023 12:18 AM
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daneboy83Apr 2, 2023 12:18 AM
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I received mine today. The sleeves are a little over 9 inches long, I am worried I can't fit 3 of my 3" bumper plates on one side. Does have knurling underneath a coat of paint, nothing a little chalk can't fix. I have never seen these kind of sleeves on a barbell before, I don't see bearings/bushings of any sort, it looks like a bare bar going into a bare sleeve. The sleeves do rotate though, but has a slight grinding feeling to it. These are not complaints, I paid 100$ and am happy to try out some open barbell lifts. I can post pictures but do i link or post here?

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Apr 2, 2023 1:40 AM
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frugmale
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Quote from daneboy83 View quoted comment :
I can post pictures but do i link or post here?
Hope I can save you some time. I posted images through imgur of the product, the album is here https://imgur.com/a/0zRKnb0

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