Northland Open Trap Hex Bar
Premium Open Hex Bar for Strength, Power, and Versatility
Take your training to the next level with the Giant Lifting Northland Open Trap Hex Bar—the ultimate upgrade for deadlifts, presses, carries, and more. This fourth-generation open hex barbell delivers pro-level performance, rock-solid durability, and unmatched versatility, all at a price that won’t break your budget.
Now featuring new 10-inch loadable sleeves compatible with previous Northland models, this bar is built for serious lifters who want top-tier function without the hype.
Engineered for Performance
The Northland Open Trap Bar is packed with thoughtful features that make it one of the best-value open hex bars on the market:
- Built-in bar jack for effortless plate loading and unloading
- Upgraded solid steel feet for maximum stability
- Removable hex-bolt handles for easy customization
- Rackable design fits most standard-size power racks
- Dual 28mm knurled handles spaced 25” apart with a center knurl mark for consistent hand placement
- Durable metallic black finish that stands up to heavy use
- Both the 10” and 16” sleeve versions come with dual 28mm handles and dual knurl markings, updated from customer feedback for a better grip and smoother training experience.
Built for Real-World Training
The open trap bar design gives you the freedom to perform a wide range of movements safely and effectively—perfect for deadlifts, lunges, farmer’s carries, shrugs, presses, and rows. The open frame allows for a natural range of motion, making it a go-to choice for lifters focused on strength, balance, and joint-friendly mechanics.
We’ve also upgraded our packaging to keep your bar protected during transit, so it arrives ready for action.
This bar is made for controlled drops from low heights (like deadlifts and shrugs), but not for overhead or squat-position drops. For the best fit, use standard bumper or iron plates—competition plates with tight 50.4mm tolerances may be too snug.
Warranty & Quality Guarantee
The Northland Open Trap Bar is backed by a 1-year commercial warranty, covering typical gym environments such as schools, training studios, and commercial facilities. Sleeve replacements are covered once within that period, and we offer a 40% replacement discount after warranty expiration if needed.
Minor tolerance variations (±3%) are standard. For optimal longevity, use plates with similar diameters to evenly distribute pressure across the sleeves.
The Bottom Line
The Giant Lifting Northland Open Trap Hex Bar combines durability, function, and value like no other. With its built-in jack, rackable design, and dual-handle setup, this bar is made for lifters who want maximum performance in a versatile, long-lasting design. Whether you’re training in your garage or outfitting a commercial gym, this open trap bar delivers serious results—without the premium price tag.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
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Built-In Jack
The fixed handles are fully knurled to ensure a secure grip. The handles are also hex bolt removable and can be interchanged to fit your needs in a variety of exercises. *Now available with center knurling markings.
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FIXED HANDLES
Kettlebells are equipped with color-coded bands around the handle so you can quickly and efficiently identify which weight you're looking for.
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RACKABLE
The distance between collars on the Northland Bar is 51.25 inches, making it safely rackable on most standard-size power racks.
Before purchasing, I watch a few reviews online that stated this bar used to not be balanced but that they corrected the issue. I was disappointed to find out that the bar I just received is not even close to being balanced.
Everything else about this product has met expectations.
This is a really nice open trap bar! Fit and finish were perfect out of the box and mine is totally balanced with 45lbs or more on each side. Purchased the version with 16” sleeves but also bought 10” sleeves to put on initially. Perfect size bar for my basement gym. Don’t hesitate - get this bar!
Recieved the trap bar by fed x and delivery was perfect, no issues with packaging very well boxed up.. easy to assemble took about 10 minutes. Handles feel good and we'll balanced. Really excited about added this to my workouts. Love the feel I get in my center line while using a trap bar. For sure safer then regular bar. Powdered coated very nice.
This bar is perfect for me! It's hard to do traditional deadlifts with my messed up back. With this bar I can stay more vertical, or flip it over for more depth, if my back doesnt give out. Being able to stand it up to add or remove weight without needing a jack is great too. It wont be sliding out of your grip with the deep knurling on the handles.
The value of what you get for this price is incredible. I got the shorty and it's great for my home gym. Feels great, can't wait for many workouts with it. The knurling is more aggressive than any other bar I've owned though
Great bar. Knurl is perfect for deadlifts. Got the shorty version and it’s perfect for my garage gym.
Shipped very quickly. Great packaging. Easy to assemble. Visually stunning…I almost don’t want to use it and get it dirty lol. Best bang for your buck…absolutely love it! I can store it on the side of my home gym without having to lay it up against the wall…doesn’t take up much space.
The bar is balanced, the built in jack is super easy to use and convenient for storage, the feel is great, and set up was easy. I can fit 3x 45lbs REP bumper plates and 3/4 of my bar clips. My only issue is the knurling is a little too aggressive for me personally.
Purchased the 10in sleeves.
I was on the hunt for a trap bar for a while. Every other open bar I looked at was just to big for my space. As every other home gym owner knows space is at a premium and how you store the bar can be as important as how you use it. I got the short sleeves as it was a better fit for where I was going to store it. For anyone in my situation I can confirm the bar will fit on a 9 post vertical stand with room on either side to fit additional bars. Height from the floor to the top of the bar is approx.24 inch. It will hang over the vertical holder a few inches front to back. It is rackable on a rep 5000 rack and it is quite balanced. I can load 315 on this thing with my bumpers and collars. Its nice to have the option to get the longer sleeves if down the road I choose to get them. Knurling is aggressive compared to my Ohio power bar, but got used to it pretty quickly. All around I think this is the best open trap bar for the money if space is at a premium for you.
the bar was well packaged and arrived flawless despite the insane job UPS did. I like the smooth sleeves, handle distance, jack, and 45lb weight, but wish they provided the same handle diameter for both positions instead of one each. Though there’s a link to buy the other size on the product page.
If you’re curious about the balance and handles, they have a knurl mark on center and the bar is balanced with weight AND collars. There’s rubber at the base of the sleeve and having weight sandwiched against it with a collar provides enough friction to keep the bar up, otherwise it will tip forward.
The main reasons why I went with this bar over others in this price range: 45lb weight, aesthetics-it looks like the trap/hex bars i’ve used in the past, and what I would argue is focus on what this bar is for: deadlifts/farmers/and the like
It’s a great budget trap bar but has some small improvements I’d line to see for the price. It’s not balanced and the bar side drops down especially when set on the rack. The sleeves are chrome and are less tactile and just feel cheap compared to the stainless on the rest of their bars. The grips are fantastic and the coating is good. Just a small note, the seams of the joints are spot welded not a full bead and first time using this bar a giant pile of metal shavings came out of the gaps in the welds and went all over my gym mats.
Full review video on my YouTube channel. Unboxing, assembly, and review
This bar is excellent, well-balanced, sturdy and solidly built.
GIANT is a great company. I had questions before the purchase, they were helpful and quick to respond. And they listen to their customers. This bar has a knurling marking on the center of the handle that reviewers asked for. It's great that the company continues to tinker and improve the product for their customer.
my hex bar arrived today its awesome, but has a scratch on the bar , not a deal breaker but for the price it should have arrived without any issues period, and come to find out that the warranty does not cover those issues, what a scam! , i was going to order a bench but now im not to sure, Q/C get your head out your ass and dont send out damaged items !!!!
After reading all the reviews and comparisons, I placed this trap bar in my shopping cart. I finally ordered and received it in 4 days. It does not disappoint. Best purchase decision this year.
Pick up and assembly were too easy.
Bar is easy to load, unload, and use for lifters ranging from 5’7” down to 4’2” and in between. Knurling is aggressive but comfortable. You cannot beat this bar for the price. An excellent and welcomed addition to the garage courage corner. Well done, Giant.
Support your local small business and take this bar home.
Picked this up in person in Arizona. Pulled the trigger once I saw Gluck and Coop reviews on YouTube. This V4 version well balanced, I don't have any issues with the bar rocking.
IMO when performing other workouts with this bar:
• Great damn Bar for Deadlefits, Farmers Carries, Lunges, Over Head Press.
• I have plenty of thigh space when performing squats with the handles lowering by my side.
• I do find it difficult to try Bench Press holding the bar from the center piece.
However this bar is intended for Deadlfiting and with that said. Is it built very well sturdy and smooth welds.
Just Buy It!
Couldn’t be happier with this bar!
Staff at Tukwila store were friendly and helpful. Went above and beyond to ensure the bar I purchased was free from a known issue caused during production. I’ve had just few workouts with the new Northland open trap bar but I absolutely love the balance, handle options and mostly the ease of loading/unloading weights.
Good bar, great value, the knurling might be too hard for some people but I like it. I wish the handles were removable
