CAP Barbell Deluxe Open Trap Bar

Overview

An open-frame hex trap bar rated to 500 lb that accepts both 2 inch Olympic and 1 inch standard plates, with raised and flush handles and built-in loading jacks for deadlifts, farmer's carries, shrugs and lunges.

The standout feature for a lot of buyers was not the trap bar shape itself, it was the 1 inch sleeve option: most trap bars in this price range only take Olympic plates, so this is one of the few that lets someone with an older standard-plate set skip buying new weights entirely. Build quality reports are mixed, from smooth years of use to bent sleeves and rough welds, so expect some unit-to-unit variation.

• Dual raised and flush handle positions
• 500 lb rated steel frame
• Built-in loading jacks
• Fits 1 inch and 2 inch plates

Who it's for

Best for home lifters who already own 1 inch standard plates and want trap bar deadlifts, shrugs and carries without replacing their weight set. Less ideal for anyone loading well past 300 lb regularly or expecting flawless fit and finish out of the box.

What buyers say

From Amazon customer reviews.

Reviewers who owned standard 1 inch plates were the happiest, since this bar let them skip buying an entirely new Olympic plate set and several put 200 lb or more on it for months without bending. Complaints centered on fit and finish: welding debris loose inside the handles, bolts that would not fully tighten, and one buyer whose loading protrusions bent under regular use.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

Performance notes

The open U-shaped frame with raised and flush handle positions lets lifters step in and pick a grip height for deadlifts, shrugs, farmer's carries or split squats. Built-in loading jacks raise the sleeves off the floor so plates can be slid on without lifting the whole bar, and the dual-plate compatibility comes from sleeves sized for both 1 inch and 2 inch plates rather than an included adapter.

Specifications