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BalanceFrom Olympic 2'' Hex Weight Lifting Trap Bar (1,000-Lb Capacity, Open)

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Walmart has BalanceFrom Olympic 2-Inch Hex Weight Lifting Trap Bar (1,000-Lb Capacity, Open) on sale for $69.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to staff member SkillfulPickle7720 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Stability pegs allow you to add weight plates conveniently when upright
  • Hexagonal shape isolates muscle groups for more effective workouts
  • Regular and raised handles for added flexibility during exercises
  • Multiple knurling positions and lengths for convenience and safety
  • Extra-long loadable sleeves allow for more weight plates
  • Durable, heavy-duty steel construction for long-lasting use
  • 1.97" bar end diameter fits all standard plates with holes 2" or less
  • Rackable on most power cages for easy storage
  • Helps improve proper form and reduce risk of injury during exercises
  • Dimensions: 70" x 8" x 22" with 17" loadable sleeves
  • Weighs 45 lbs

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  • This product is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 1,300 customer reviews.
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Walmart has BalanceFrom Olympic 2-Inch Hex Weight Lifting Trap Bar (1,000-Lb Capacity, Open) on sale for $69.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to staff member SkillfulPickle7720 for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Stability pegs allow you to add weight plates conveniently when upright
  • Hexagonal shape isolates muscle groups for more effective workouts
  • Regular and raised handles for added flexibility during exercises
  • Multiple knurling positions and lengths for convenience and safety
  • Extra-long loadable sleeves allow for more weight plates
  • Durable, heavy-duty steel construction for long-lasting use
  • 1.97" bar end diameter fits all standard plates with holes 2" or less
  • Rackable on most power cages for easy storage
  • Helps improve proper form and reduce risk of injury during exercises
  • Dimensions: 70" x 8" x 22" with 17" loadable sleeves
  • Weighs 45 lbs

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • This product is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 1,300 customer reviews.
  • See the forum thread for community discussion.

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d46300
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https://youtu.be/dmupN7Fl2TU?si=Tzh4H4fOLwvA_ZGa
Better to overhead press with a trap bar for me

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Nov 16, 2023 03:56 PM
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arkaayaNov 16, 2023 03:56 PM
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Lowest price on this 'open' version in recent times.
Thinking of getting this and selling my 'closed' style Cap hex bar.
Sleeves are also much longer on this, room for more plates or wider bumper plates.

Update: Just ordered one. Hope it arrives without getting all banged up. Thanks OP.
Last edited by arkaaya November 16, 2023 at 08:19 AM.
Nov 16, 2023 05:27 PM
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psy2cr8zyNov 16, 2023 05:27 PM
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I ordered this a few months ago and have been using it almost daily. For $70 this is a steal and if you never used one, this is a good entry unit. Do not expect it to be a super nice hex bar that costs like $300+ from the big brands. This is perfect for the budget home gym folks.
Nov 16, 2023 06:27 PM
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Major_P_EnnisNov 16, 2023 06:27 PM
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I had a closed hex bar but sold it because I hardly used it. Do any of you use a hex bar for anything other than deadlift?
Nov 16, 2023 08:06 PM
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d46300Nov 16, 2023 08:06 PM
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Quote from Major_P_Ennis :
I had a closed hex bar but sold it because I hardly used it. Do any of you use a hex bar for anything other than deadlift?
https://youtu.be/dmupN7Fl2TU?si=Tzh4H4fOLwvA_ZGa
Better to overhead press with a trap bar for me
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Nov 16, 2023 09:56 PM
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Major_P_EnnisNov 16, 2023 09:56 PM
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Quote from d46300 :
https://youtu.be/dmupN7Fl2TU?si=Tzh4H4fOLwvA_ZGa
Better to overhead press with a trap bar for me
I like the idea of overhead press. Thanks!
Nov 16, 2023 11:30 PM
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hmxNov 16, 2023 11:30 PM
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Paid 100 for the early version with the shorter sleeves about 8 months ago. Nothing mind blowing, but I use it weekly for deadlifts, rdls, and bent over rows. Even did some curtsy lunges a couple times, little awkward but it worked ok. I'd absolutely do farmer walks with it if my halls were wide enough.
Nov 17, 2023 02:50 AM
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Nooblit11Nov 17, 2023 02:50 AM
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absolutely insane price for something like this, but for me personally, reports of having little to no knurling thanks to the bar being PAINTED over rather than being finished with black oxide or something of that nature means that this bar is going to be slippery as all hell. if you deadlift anything over 400 you will need straps or you will need a whole new bar. beginners to intermediates could use this no problem.
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Nov 17, 2023 05:30 PM
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stillen_i30Nov 17, 2023 05:30 PM
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Switched to landmine squats and deads and probably not turning back. Core stability and arc stability seems comforting at my age otherwise would have definitely bought this a year ago looks like a great deal
Nov 17, 2023 06:09 PM
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unknownuser5Nov 17, 2023 06:09 PM
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A good review of it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi4YDEU38Ao

I think this is for the older model.
Want to get it but storing trap bar is a pain in garage gym. Anyone has any good ideas for storage?


Also it is always around 100 at walmart.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsP9OYA2ZWo
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Nov 17, 2023 10:31 PM
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jlp7tNov 17, 2023 10:31 PM
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Quote from Major_P_Ennis :
I had a closed hex bar but sold it because I hardly used it. Do any of you use a hex bar for anything other than deadlift?
I also use mine for seal rows because the offset handle gets me a few more inches range of motion for the pull.
The knurling isn't as good with this as other bars like someone said. There is black paint over the knurling which makes it inconsistent and less deep. I use gloves and it hasn't been a problem so far, but I may switch to straps as my deadlift gets closer 400 like they mentioned.
Still, for the price I get a lot of use out of this bar and do not wish I had spent more on a 'better' one.
Nov 18, 2023 07:01 AM
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D15AV0W3DNov 18, 2023 07:01 AM
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Quote from hmx :
Paid 100 for the early version with the shorter sleeves about 8 months ago. Nothing mind blowing, but I use it weekly for deadlifts, rdls, and bent over rows. Even did some curtsy lunges a couple times, little awkward but it worked ok. I'd absolutely do farmer walks with it if my halls were wide enough.
Is your street/sidewalk wide enough?
Nov 18, 2023 02:38 PM
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MagentaLumber9827Nov 18, 2023 02:38 PM
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Just piling on the positive reviews of this bar. I got it for $100 early this year and despite being a legendary cheapskate, have no regrets on missing out on this better price.

I've only used it for deadlifts, but doing those without pulling a straight bar through my knees was always very difficult. I got it just a little wrong once and tweaked a lower back muscle, had an uncomfortable couple of days recovering.

It's so much better with a hex bar - I do more deadlift reps now and have slightly increased weight - likely to continue very slow increments for both.

The design of this one has one small annoyance - with one 45 plate on, it will tip until that reaches the floor. It only needs a little nudge to get level again to put a plate on the other arm, and then remains level for further plates. It also doesn't fit my bench rack - the plate arms would be in the J hooks. Not a problem for me, but both probably avoidable with more expensive hex bars.
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Nov 18, 2023 11:27 PM
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danschNov 18, 2023 11:27 PM
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Quote from Major_P_Ennis :
I had a closed hex bar but sold it because I hardly used it. Do any of you use a hex bar for anything other than deadlift?
I do bent over rows because it forces you to use the proper form where you row more to your pockets, to avoid hitting yourself.
Nov 19, 2023 03:55 AM
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d46300Nov 19, 2023 03:55 AM
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Quote from MagentaLumber9827 :
Just piling on the positive reviews of this bar. I got it for $100 early this year and despite being a legendary cheapskate, have no regrets on missing out on this better price.

I've only used it for deadlifts, but doing those without pulling a straight bar through my knees was always very difficult. I got it just a little wrong once and tweaked a lower back muscle, had an uncomfortable couple of days recovering.

It's so much better with a hex bar - I do more deadlift reps now and have slightly increased weight - likely to continue very slow increments for both.

The design of this one has one small annoyance - with one 45 plate on, it will tip until that reaches the floor. It only needs a little nudge to get level again to put a plate on the other arm, and then remains level for further plates. It also doesn't fit my bench rack - the plate arms would be in the J hooks. Not a problem for me, but both probably avoidable with more expensive hex bars.
I saw a youtube video about this bar not having the longer 17" sleeves as advertised. Did the bar you received have longer sleeves?

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Nov 19, 2023 01:38 PM
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t.nguy3n89Nov 19, 2023 01:38 PM
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Hm? That specs state 17" sleeves, if not its going right back.

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