REP Fitness Open Trap Bar
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Removable handles turns this trap bar into a cambered-design bar that can be used for squats, lunges, and presses
- Costs around $400 (good price for a trap bar)
- 6 inches of knurling on the frame
- Chrome-plated sleeves
- 1,350-lb weight capacity
In-Depth Review
REP Open Trap Bar Review (2024): A Good Deal or a Home Gym Trap?
Author: Anthony O'Reilly CPT, CNCPros & Cons
What We Like...
- Removable handles increase its versatility
- Rackable
- Durable chrome coating on sleeves
- Costs around $400
What Needs Improvement...
- Not the most stable trap bar
- Handles are wider apart than other trap bars
- Knurling leans on the passive side
Product Summary
The REP Fitness Open Trap Bar combines some of the greatest features found on two of the nicest open trap bars—the Kabuki Strength Trap Bar and the Eleiko Öppen Trap Bar—to create one of the best value specialty bars on the market today. There are many reasons why this trap bar is one of the best options for many home gym owners, beginning with the fact that it can hold an impressive 1,350 pounds.
In addition to its open design, which makes it more versatile and allows the lifter to easily step in and out of the bar, the REP Fitness Open Trap Bar comes with removable handles. This turns the bar into a cambered-design bar, somewhat similar to a safety squat bar, which allows it to be used for presses and squats. Speaking of squats, there are six inches of knurling on the frame to help the bar stick to your back should you use it for back squats.
The REP Fitness Open Trap Bar also comes with its own built-in deadlift jack for easy loading and unloading of plates, and can be racked on squat racks up to 49 inches wide.
Specs
| Static weight rating | 1\,350 lbs |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 84.3" |
| Length from collar to collar | 50.5" |
| Width from handle to handle | 27.3" |
| Subscription | $5.99/month\, $29.99/year |
Summary
The REP Fitness Open Trap Bar is a great value specialty bar filled with features that separates it from the competition.
