Marcy HTB-6976 Olympic Hex Trap Bar

Overview

Marcy's Olympic Hex Trap Bar swaps a straight bar for a hex-shaped frame for deadlifts and squats, with two handle heights, knurled grips, and a stated 800 pound capacity on 10 inch sleeves that take standard 2 inch Olympic plates.

The hex shape lets the lifter stand inside the frame instead of in front of a straight bar, shifting load closer to the body's center of gravity for deadlift-style lifts. A few boxes arrived with cosmetic scratches or minor weld appearance that did not affect function for the buyers who reported them.

• 800 lb weight capacity
• 10 inch sleeves for 2 inch Olympic plates
• Two knurled handle heights
• Welded weight plate stops

Who it's for

Works for home gym owners doing hex bar deadlifts, farmer carries, or shrugs who want an Olympic-plate-compatible bar without a full platform. Less ideal for lifters who find the fixed grip spacing too narrow or wide for their stance.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The bar accepts standard 2 inch hole Olympic plates on 10 inch sleeves and is rated to hold 800 pounds total. Two sets of handles, raised and standard height, let lifters change hand position for different lifts, and knurling on both sets is meant to keep grip secure under load. One reviewer measured the inside opening at 26 inches front to back and side to side, with 29 inches between the grips.

Specifications

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