How is the trap bar used in your lifting? - Page 2

**Joe** · 07-18-2006, 01:41 AM

^ditto. a gnhr and a reverse hyper too and it's all you need..

i think trap bars are super beneficial to the taller lifters and ones w/ lowerback problems

Hoops · 07-18-2006, 07:54 AM

And those with shins

Tough old Man · 07-18-2006, 11:38 AM

I bought the trap bar that also holds 6 plates and a collar. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the stance inside the diamond. You have to use a narrow stance to clear the legs. I guess if they made them wider, you would have to wide of a grip.

***iron addict*** · 07-18-2006, 01:05 PM

I have got done with a set before and the inside of my forearms were almost bloody from riding against my quads during the set. Funny how it was never noticed while doing the set

Agreed that a bit more width on these things between the handles would be good for many lifters.

IA

Hoops · 07-18-2006, 02:05 PM

Have you used a shrug bar like the link halfway posted shows IA? That's what I was using, and mind you I'm not a big guy by any stretch, but it did have a decent amount of room.

Overload · 07-18-2006, 02:43 PM

I have the one with the raised handles. Is there any difference between that and the one in the link? Other than the rom will be slightly less with the raised handles of course. I'm wondering it it's worth getting one without the raised handles. Never even noticed the difference between the two until I got mine.

***iron addict*** · 07-18-2006, 02:57 PM

I have an original "gerard" trap bar. The original.

The raised handles are USUALLY good for 40-70 lbs more weight due to the decresed ROM.

IA

Overload · 07-18-2006, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iron addict

The raised handles are USUALLY good for 40-70 lbs more weight due to the decresed ROM.

That kind of stinks IMO. I rather go deeper in the hole. I'll have to try using 25lb plates or stand on a platform to increase rom. I saw the other type on ebay with free shipping so maybe I'll just get a new one.

***iron addict*** · 07-18-2006, 03:41 PM

Overload,

There is nothing wrong with the high handle bar. Stand on a 25 and you get the same ROM, use it normally and you get some OVERLOAD.

IA

Overload · 07-18-2006, 03:48 PM

Good idea about standing on some plates. Instant platform

I will try that for tomorrow's workout.

Thanks for talking me down... before I spent more money

07-18-2006, 01:05 PM	#14
*iron addict* Voice of Reason Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In Zen Posts: 22,495	I have got done with a set before and the inside of my forearms were almost bloody from riding against my quads during the set. Funny how it was never noticed while doing the set Agreed that a bit more width on these things between the handles would be good for many lifters. IA __________________ For info about personal training consultations email me at ironaddict@ironaddicts.com "A human being is a part of a whole, called by us, universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest... a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty." Albert Einstein __________________________________________________ _____ If you are NOT a paying client, a friend, or a staff member, do NOT PM or email me asking for advice. Please post your questions on the forums. I simply do not have time to answer everyone's questions.

07-18-2006, 02:57 PM	#17
*iron addict* Voice of Reason Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In Zen Posts: 22,495	I have an original "gerard" trap bar. The original. The raised handles are USUALLY good for 40-70 lbs more weight due to the decresed ROM. IA __________________ For info about personal training consultations email me at ironaddict@ironaddicts.com "A human being is a part of a whole, called by us, universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest... a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty." Albert Einstein __________________________________________________ _____ If you are NOT a paying client, a friend, or a staff member, do NOT PM or email me asking for advice. Please post your questions on the forums. I simply do not have time to answer everyone's questions.

07-18-2006, 03:41 PM	#19
*iron addict* Voice of Reason Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In Zen Posts: 22,495	Overload, There is nothing wrong with the high handle bar. Stand on a 25 and you get the same ROM, use it normally and you get some OVERLOAD. IA __________________ For info about personal training consultations email me at ironaddict@ironaddicts.com "A human being is a part of a whole, called by us, universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest... a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty." Albert Einstein __________________________________________________ _____ If you are NOT a paying client, a friend, or a staff member, do NOT PM or email me asking for advice. Please post your questions on the forums. I simply do not have time to answer everyone's questions.

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07-18-2006, 01:41 AM	#11
Joe Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 7,989	^ditto. a gnhr and a reverse hyper too and it's all you need.. i think trap bars are super beneficial to the taller lifters and ones w/ lowerback problems

07-18-2006, 07:54 AM	#12
Hoops Socialist Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,817	And those with shins

07-18-2006, 11:38 AM	#13
Tough old Man Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 119	I bought the trap bar that also holds 6 plates and a collar. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the stance inside the diamond. You have to use a narrow stance to clear the legs. I guess if they made them wider, you would have to wide of a grip.

07-18-2006, 02:05 PM	#15
Hoops Socialist Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,817	Have you used a shrug bar like the link halfway posted shows IA? That's what I was using, and mind you I'm not a big guy by any stretch, but it did have a decent amount of room.

07-18-2006, 02:43 PM	#16
Overload Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 249	I have the one with the raised handles. Is there any difference between that and the one in the link? Other than the rom will be slightly less with the raised handles of course. I'm wondering it it's worth getting one without the raised handles. Never even noticed the difference between the two until I got mine.

07-18-2006, 03:48 PM	#20
Overload Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 249	Good idea about standing on some plates. Instant platform I will try that for tomorrow's workout. Thanks for talking me down... before I spent more money

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