Bodytone hexagonal trap bar, 25 kg and 1500 mm

The Bodytone hexagonal trap bar weighs 25 kg, measures 1500 mm and lets the user stand inside the load rather than behind it. That geometry puts the centre of mass in line with the body, producing a straighter bar path and a more upright trunk on deadlifts, which reduces the shear demand placed on the lower back compared with a straight bar. Handles are 28 mm in diameter and set 610 mm apart, and the 50 mm sleeves accept standard Olympic plates. The bar conforms to EN ISO 20957 for professional use and is priced at 225 EUR excluding VAT.

Technical specification

Programming value, floor space and handling

The trap bar solves a coaching problem rather than a loading one. Teaching a straight bar deadlift to a general population takes time and produces a proportion of members who never reach a safe hip hinge; stepping inside a hexagonal frame removes most of that learning curve in a single session. It is therefore the bar to specify for personal training studios, physical preparation centres serving mixed ability groups, and rehabilitation practices reintroducing loaded hinge patterns. Muscles worked include the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, trapezius and the back musculature, with the quadriceps contributing more than on a straight bar deadlift.

Storage is the practical constraint. A hexagonal frame does not sit in a standard barbell rack, so allow a dedicated wall space or a floor corner where it can stand on end, and keep that spot close to the platform to avoid members dragging 25 kg of steel across the room. In use it needs a clear square rather than a lane, because loading and unloading happens on both sides of the frame.

Upkeep is minimal: wipe the handles after use, check the welds around the sleeve junctions during the periodic equipment inspection, and confirm the matt finish is intact where plates slide on and off. With 267 mm of loadable sleeve per side, plan collar use for heavier sets and pair the bar with bumper plates if lifters are likely to set the load down quickly.

Frequently asked questions

What is a trap bar used for?

Mainly deadlifts, shrugs, farmer carries, jumps and general strength and power work. Standing inside the load gives a more natural posture on pulling movements than a straight bar.

Does it replace a straight barbell?

No. It complements one. Competition lifting and most pressing work still require a straight bar; the trap bar covers loaded hinge and carry patterns for members who are not ready for, or do not need, a straight bar deadlift.

Is it suitable for rehabilitation settings?

It is widely used in that context because the load line runs through the body and the handles are raised, which shortens the range of motion at the start of the lift. Programming remains the responsibility of the supervising practitioner.