Open Hex Bar Exercises

There are a few variations of the trap bar deadlift.

Open hex bar exercises. Based on comfort and favorable execution some may even argue the trap bar is preferred. Trap bar pushup 00 18 2. Partial deadlift split stance romanian deadlift and the floor press which provide a full body workout. The trap bar also known as a hex bar has become a bit more common in gyms over the past few years and for good reason it is an awesome piece of equipment.

The value of the hex bar is that it allows loading of the hips core and legs with minimal stress on the lower lumbar region. Most personal trainers would agree that the trap or hex bar is an essential piece of gym equipment. It s allows more people to experience the joy and benefits of heavy pulling without pain and it deserve its time in the spotlight. This durable design is able to handle much more weight so much so that neither rogue or vulcan bother providing a max capacity.

Mainly because it s the perfect regression exercise for the traditional barbell deadlift. 4 2 out of 5 stars 8 total ratings 8. Gym fitness olympic dumbbell weights workout squat rack bench curl pesas exercise bowflex curl bar olympic tree gym equipment olympic weights weight pesas squat rack power cage smith machine barbell bar hex bar bumper plates adjustable bench bench dumbbells adjustable dumbbells kettle bells dip station pull ups. Trap bar shrug barbell standard hex olympic deadlift weight lifting exercise gym.

Vulcan open hex bar ox bar. Trap bar rack walk 00 50 4. Exactly like the vulcan prime hex bar mentioned above. The trap bar or hex bar deadlift isn t a second rate deadlift.

Here s how and why to train it. Bent over row 01 10 5. Open back olympic 2 inch hex weight lifting trap bar 1000 pound capacity fitness. It usually just sits in the corner all alone like a nerd at a seventh grade dance.

Open box never used new pair of 40 lbs dumbells for 160 2 40lbs for 160 ignore. Walsh suggests a rack ready hex bar such as the sorinex diamond bar but if your gym isn t so lucky a standard trap bar should get the job done. Cap barbell ob 93 olympic trap bar hex bar shrug bar deadlift bar black. The vulcan open hex bar offers the ruggedness and durability of our other hex bars with the features of an open side that enables the user to accomplish exercises that may not be facilitated by a traditional hex or high hex bar.

The problem is it is still far too underutilized. This makes the trap bar deadlift one of the best all round exercises to increase hip strength while also developing a strong back traps and grip.