As a weightlifting tool even a very basic hex bar is a highly versatile piece of equipment that can be used for upper body lower body and core lifts.
Open back hex bar.
My guess is no because there isn t enough space inside it but some of the ones with an open back like the rickshaw and kabuki seem like it could be possible especially if you flipped them around so that the open end is in front of you instead of behind.
Despite this currently for 2019 our top pick for the best trap hex bar is the rogue tb 1 trap bar.
The inside space measures 33 x24 giving you plenty of space to arch your back and lift.
Trap bar push up.
It also has an impressive 1000lb capacity if you re thinking about going for a personal record or even a world record.
The only difference being you don t have to buy a safety squat bar.
Basically it gives you the ability to rest the back of the bar on your shoulders like a safety bar.
Hex bars are modified barbells with open hexagonal centers where you stand in the middle housing handles on each side.
It offers the best value among the trap bars currently on the market although there s still much room for improvement.
Despite its popularity and availability the barbell only offers the pronated palm down and supinated palm up hand positions.
After researching and using nearly 30 trap bars we ve determined that there is still much to be desired in a trap bar we d recommend for most people.