The UKSF Alloy Steel Trap Bar is engineered to enhance your deadlift, shrug and hip-hinge movements with stability, comfort and performance in mind. Manufactured from high-quality alloy steel, this trap bar delivers a strong, balanced feel under load while allowing for safer, more ergonomic lifting mechanics compared with traditional barbell variations. Its neutral grip design reduces strain on the lower back and shoulders, making it ideal for strength training, power development and functional fitness workouts.
Built for durability and everyday use, the UKSF Alloy Steel Trap Bar is equally at home in commercial gyms, CrossFit facilities and dedicated home gym setups.
Key Features
- Alloy steel trap bar / hex bar built for heavy-duty strength training
- Designed to improve deadlift mechanics with a neutral grip lifting position
- Neutral grip handles help reduce lower back and shoulder strain
- Ideal for trap bar deadlifts, shrugs, carries and pulls
- Compatible with Olympic weight plates (2” sleeves)
- Suitable for strength training, functional fitness and CrossFit
- Durable construction for commercial gyms, CrossFit gyms and home gyms
- Balanced frame for stable lifting and consistent bar path
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UKSF Alloy Steel Trap Bar
Code: TRAPBAR
The UKSF Alloy Steel Trap Bar, also known as a hex bar, is designed to support safer and more efficient strength training by improving lifting mechanics during deadlifts, shrugs and loaded carries. Manufactured from high-quality alloy steel, this trap bar delivers exceptional durability and stability for heavy barbell movements.
The neutral grip handle position allows the lifter to remain more upright during trap bar deadlifts, helping to reduce strain on the lower back and shoulders compared to traditional straight barbells. This makes the UKSF Alloy Steel Trap Bar an excellent choice for athletes, coaches and gyms focused on strength development, power training and functional fitness.
Compatible with Olympic weight plates (2” sleeves), the bar provides smooth loading and a balanced feel under load. Its robust construction makes it suitable for commercial gyms, CrossFit gyms and serious home gym setups, where equipment is expected to perform reliably under repeated use.
Ideal for strength training, CrossFit and functional fitness, the UKSF Alloy Steel Trap Bar is a versatile piece of gym equipment designed to support safer lifting, improved performance and long-term durability.
| Bar Use | Weightlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, Multipurpose |
| Maximum Weight Load | 750KG |
| Bar Weight | 35KG |
| Knurling Marks | Single, throughout handles |
| Handles | 2 pairs, with differing diameter |
| Finish | Alloy Steel |
Great service. Ordered this trap bar Monday morning and it arrived Tuesday afternoon. Thanks UKSF
By Ross Pearce
Q1: What are the main specifications of the UKSF Alloy Steel Trap Bar?
This trap bar is built from alloy steel and rated for a maximum load of 750 kg, making it a heavy-duty commercial deadlift/hex bar. It weighs approximately 35 kg and features dual handle diameters to accommodate different grip preferences.
Q2: What makes the dual-diameter grips important?
The dual-diameter grips give you options for thicker or standard handle size, which helps tailor the bar for different exercises or athlete preferences. Whether you’re performing lunges, shrugs or trap-bar deadlifts, the grip variation supports better control and comfort in functional fitness and strength & conditioning settings.
Q3: Why choose a trap bar rather than a straight bar for deadlifts and lunges?
A trap bar allows you to stand inside the bar’s frame, reducing shear force on the spine, enabling a more upright torso and giving a safer deadlift or lunge position. The design helps shift load away from the central line and places emphasis on legs and hips. This makes the trap bar an excellent tool in functional fitness gyms and commercial S&C facilities.
Q4: Is this trap bar suitable for commercial gym use and high-volume training?
Yes with its 750 kg rated load capacity and commercial-grade alloy steel construction, this trap bar is designed for facility installations, CrossFit boxes and strength & conditioning zones. It’s built to handle high usage and heavy loading without compromise.
Q5: What exercises can you perform with the trap bar?
The trap bar supports a wide range of exercises including deadlifts, shrugs, lunges, presses, and carries. Because of its design and grip setup, it’s especially helpful for athletes looking to vary their movement patterns, reduce spinal load and maximise power output.
Q6: How should this trap bar be maintained for best longevity?
Wipe the bar down after each session to remove chalk and sweat, check the sleeves and loadable areas for damage, store the bar off the floor where possible, and avoid dropping it onto uneven or unprotected surfaces. Consistent care helps maintain the finish and performance of this commercial-grade bar.
