HulkFit 2-Inch Olympic Trap Bar Hex Bar Weightlifting and Strength Training Exercise Equipment for Home Gym Light Commercial Gym - Deadlifts, Squats, Rows, Bench Press and Farmer Carries, Multicolor

Overall impression:Great value; pick heavy things up and put them back down - this bar does an excellent job. I have now used this bar for 3 days and I had my deadlifts up to 340# without any problems. The weight arms could be slightly longer but I am not a powerlifting competitor looking to push 450+ pounds any time soon. I am a orthopedic/sports physical therapist by profession and I would recommend this bar to anyone who wants to deadlift and row safely who is not going to be competing in powerlifting competitions where you need to use a barbell. Key as always...learn the proper technique.Pros:1. Solid and well put together; No bad welds; symmetrical2. Shipping/Delivery - tough product to ship given its dimensions but it came wrapped in a cotton type rug, with cardboard around the bar and wrapped in plastic. Easy to open; A few dings but I don't care it is a weight lifting bar im going to ding it up in use (not bent at all)3. Not a competing powerlifter so I am very pleased with this bar for deadlifts and bent over rows - really helps to lock in my back compared to traditional barbell4. The different handle positions are great to perform various techniques of exercises.Cons:1. I mentioned a few dings due to shipping and the black paint does chip relatively easy but let me be honest I bought the bar to pick heavy things up and set them back down. I planned on beating this bar up quite a bit with my workouts so I don't find this to be an issue like others who have purchased this trap bar. This is not a huge issue to me and does not lower the value of this bar to me.2. Knurling - slightly rough on my hands after the first few uses but getting better with time; I expected this however and as the weight goes up I start to use straps which reduces the stress on my hands. Again - this is not a huge issue and does not reduce my value of this bar at all.

The media could not be loaded. I am loving my new open hex bar!! DO NOT listen to any of the negative reviews for this particular bar - I’m certainly glad I didn’t! This bar is awesome. Let me repeat- THIS BAR IS AWESOME! I get the impression that the black bars are in better condition than the silver ones.Let me start by saying that, no its not the top of the line as far as bars in general go, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it considering it’s price-point of under $200. I’m in the process of furnishing my home gym and have been doing a ton of research. I’ve bought equipment from many different companies lately. I recently saw a YouTube video with Simeon Panda and Ulisses World where they talked about the many benefits this type of bar. I immediately started searching for it.First off, not many companies make them and those that do have them priced at as high as $700 and as low as $400, so this was a steal! No, this bar doesn’t compare to the craftsmanship and materials of those more expensive bars but it does the same exact job. It says it will hold 1000 lbs, however, I look great, am in top shape and see no reason whatsoever to lift that much weight...ever! So, issues around the bar bending with insane amounts of weight on it is of no concern to me. I will never put upwards of 7 plates on each side. If this is you, my advice would be to spend the $700 on the top of the line bar, but for the average to the above average lifter this bar is all you need.Contrary to other bad reviews for this bar, it had no bends, scratches or rust! The bar was shiny black. See my pictures and video for proof. It also arrived in three days! The wrapping was maintained as best as possible given the size and shape of the bar. I’m sure the paint will at some point chip, but that’s expected with regular use. The knurling was perfect. Not rough at all. Zero sharp nicks in it that could potentially cut you.I can see me having this bar for years to come (possibly the rest of my life). The bar is like night and day from what I read from some buyers here. This is your sign to BUY IT!!Update: check the Bars of Steel website. They have one the same price that stands up for easy loading, but with shorter sleeves if less weight and the convenience of it standing up appeals to you. It also weighs less at 47 lbs and the sleeves rotate. Had I seen it first I probably would gave purchased it instead.

Good build quality and welds. Grip support is solid.

I'm happy with the bar, and even happier with the Amazon delivery driver who brought it right to my door step, considering the product weight.A few friends recommended a hex bar since I've had issues with my lower back - I slip up no matter how much I focus on form It's taken a couple workouts to get used to the bar but I find the motion a lot more natural.The bar was packaged smartly, wrapped in closely fit cardboard pieces, with a recycled cotton fiber cloth padding around that, and finally plastic wrap around that. It worked and was less waste than a full box strong enough to hold the weight would have been, and easier to move.Bar weighs 50lbs exactly, according to my cheap digital scale, and is quite solidly made. I guess I expected it to seem flimsy at this price even though it was described as solid, not hollow, but it's a very rigid and strong chunk of metal.Based on other comments I inspected each weld and all are solid and robust, but I agree, some are not pretty. I have no concern about weld strength.I chose the bare or nickel bar, not black. I don't see any rust whatsoever, and none of the awful flaky chrome plating on some of my cheap equipment. The knurling is pronounced but not to the point I have to wear gloves, and I don't have tough hands.I chose this bar in large part because it's the cheapest one that had reasonable room for plates. My expectations were not particularly high, but I've been pleasantly surprised. It's not a fancy product, but it's 100% functional and a great buy for someone on a budget.