trap/shrug bar

Doublebase · 03-10-2008, 06:07 PM

Anyone ever use one of these? Looks like it would be good for some heavy shrugs, deads and some other exercises. I found one on craigslist for 100$. Think it would be a nice addition to my home gym.

MEGA SHRUG/HIP BAR

lucifuge · 03-10-2008, 06:47 PM

I've been considering one of these as well.
You can get 'em cheaper on ebay.

New Olympic Weight Hex Trap Shrug Bar FREE SHIP! - eBay (item 370029279601 end time Mar-11-08 14:53:35 PDT)

yellowmoomba · 03-10-2008, 07:36 PM

Buy it

It's a great bar for lifting heavy. It keeps the pressure off your lower back. I use the one at my gym weekly.

tomuchgear · 03-10-2008, 08:02 PM

i say go for it. at a old gym i used to go to there was a freakishly large human being that swore by it. some thing about it being easier on the joints.

Doublebase · 03-10-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucifuge

I've been considering one of these as well.
You can get 'em cheaper on ebay.

New Olympic Weight Hex Trap Shrug Bar FREE SHIP! - eBay (item 370029279601 end time Mar-11-08 14:53:35 PDT)

Wow. That is really cheap. Free shipping too. I still can't get over that price. Must be some pretty shitty steel.

Doublebase · 03-10-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tomuchgear

some thing about it being easier on the joints.

That is what I have learned from my research. Easier on the lower back as well.

lucifuge · 03-10-2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doublebase

Wow. That is really cheap. Free shipping too. I still can't get over that price. Must be some pretty shitty steel.

damn, I hope not. I just bought one...
but steel is steel... if somehow I manage to load it enough to break it (highly doubtful) I can always weld it.

description says they might be a little scuffed up, but that's fine by me, it's gonna get the hell beat out of it anyway.

Doublebase · 03-10-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lucifuge

damn, I hope not. I just bought one...
but steel is steel... if somehow I manage to load it enough to break it (highly doubtful) I can always weld it.

description says they might be a little scuffed up, but that's fine by me, it's gonna get the hell beat out of it anyway.

I'm gonna grab one too.

Thunderchild · 03-12-2008, 08:59 AM

WOW, I have had mine for a couple of years now. I bought it from New York Barbells. Great piece of equipment. When I use it, it is like doing deadlifts and squats in one exercise. Then you do shrugs with it! Killer!!

Alleyezonme · 03-12-2008, 10:16 AM

i can vouch for jesup gymp equipment, i bought a squat rack off of them and everything came as promised, i dont think they would sell you a bad piece of equipment!

AKIRA · 03-12-2008, 12:32 PM

I hope youre not buying it for the priority of shrugging.

lucifuge · 03-12-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AKIRA

I hope youre not buying it for the priority of shrugging.

not at all, I'm mainly planning on using it for deads, but the shrugs will be nice as well.

on a side note, I bought it Monday, and it arrived today.
Thats's pretty frikkin awesome.

03-10-2008, 06:07 PM	#1
Doublebase Lightweight, Ya Buddy! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 6,636	trap/shrug bar Anyone ever use one of these? Looks like it would be good for some heavy shrugs, deads and some other exercises. I found one on craigslist for 100$. Think it would be a nice addition to my home gym. MEGA SHRUG/HIP BAR

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yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,585 Photos: 2	Buy it It's a great bar for lifting heavy. It keeps the pressure off your lower back. I use the one at my gym weekly.
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03-10-2008, 06:47 PM	#2
lucifuge 100 Proof Chaos Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 1,351 Photos: 14	I've been considering one of these as well. You can get 'em cheaper on ebay. New Olympic Weight Hex Trap Shrug Bar FREE SHIP! - eBay (item 370029279601 end time Mar-11-08 14:53:35 PDT)

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tomuchgear is naked eatin cheetos Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 1,670 Photos: 5	i say go for it. at a old gym i used to go to there was a freakishly large human being that swore by it. some thing about it being easier on the joints.

03-12-2008, 10:16 AM	#10
Alleyezonme Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 85	i can vouch for jesup gymp equipment, i bought a squat rack off of them and everything came as promised, i dont think they would sell you a bad piece of equipment!