The ‘New’ Budget Open Trap Bar KING? Giant Trap Bar Review!

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0:00 - The ‘New’ Budget Open Trap Bar KING? Giant Trap Bar Review!
1:08 - Overview
3:25 - Design of the Giant Open Trap Bar
5:58 - Giant Open Trap Bar "Pros" (Pricing, Build Quality, etc.)
8:25 - Handle Materials and Knurling
11:59 - "Rackability" & Bar Weight
14:22 - "The Balance Issue" & Other Cons
16:33 - Coop's Recommendation & Other Options to Consider
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@GarageGymReviews Жыл бұрын

One correction I need to make: this bar DOES NOT have free shipping. This fact doesn't change my opinion of the bar and it's still a killer price. I hope to see a lot of these in home gyms as it's a fantastic value even with the added shipping cost. - Coop

@bullmooseathletics Жыл бұрын

Okay, but... why aren't any of these bars cerakoted in customizable colors?

@trickshot4272 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your update/correction, your the man coop💪

@StevenSeiller Жыл бұрын

Also, They’re not in Canada. They’re in the USA - Seattle area. 👌

@kristinacassale365 Жыл бұрын

Hey my man. I bought the 250$ titan wall mount pully you reviewed 11 days ago. I forgot to use your link, but I emailed titan explaining the situation and I only bought it cause of your review and asked if they will give you your share. They said they'd look into so I hope you got it.

@RGraw Жыл бұрын

Another correction is that the Titan isn't around $400. After shipping, both this and the Titan are the same price.

@MB2433 7 ай бұрын

Purchased Giant Open Trap bar in Nov 2023. It now has a center marking on each handle and stays balanced (doesn't tip forward like in the video). These were small issues noted in the video that are now fixed.

@bkinder83 Жыл бұрын

The camber feature of the Rep bar cannot be overlooked. I didnt realize just how much I would like it. Turned the bar into nearly a daily use bar rather than just posterior chain days

@guy_1986 Жыл бұрын

Great review - definitely need more reviews on some of the emerging names like Giant, Bridge Built etc. so thank you for the ones you've done so far. All anyone looking at these newer brands really wants to know is how does the quality, functionality and robustness compare to the more established names. Thanks again!

@GuidoAmbria 7 ай бұрын

Always the best. I see you every day tour review from Italy! Top 💪💪💪

@oclaw9mm Жыл бұрын

I already have the REP Open Trap Bar, but Giant does offer really good equipment in general. I have a set of their DBs, and some other items I really like. And they’re kind of local to me, so I can pick up from them.

@garysmallwood521 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reviewing this Coop. Glad they sent you one. You commented on my review on your Facebook page. It's ashame the one you got isn't balanced because mine is and it's a V4. If anyone is in the market for an OTB I HIGHLY recommend this bar. It has become my favorite piece. As COOP mentioned you CANNOT beat the value of this bar.

@tommyj1811 Жыл бұрын

Great review!

@Lineman22705 Жыл бұрын

This review was awesome. All of the reviews are awesome. Would love to see one on the Rogue seated leg press attachment. I want to order it but I would love to see what you think first.

@jamesedlund931 Жыл бұрын

Been wondering about these. Let's gooooooo

@joecowan3719 Жыл бұрын

It is nice that there are so many open trap bars available in 2023. It mostly now just comes down to your budget and when you find a deal.

@timeverson3440 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great review of this product. I would like to see a review of the Titan open trap bar.

@daved8858 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Coop! Great review- glad I held off on the Kabuki until I saw this.

@user-ft2md2gd4s Жыл бұрын

A good old in depth review 👌

@MrBdiddyp63 Жыл бұрын

Good vid. Was really hoping for the Ares vs Athena/Lat tower vid tho 😢

@gwwelch Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I’m currently in the market and I’m kind of leaning towards giant because it weighs 45 pounds and I’m not going to use it for anything but deads.

@sl1237 Жыл бұрын

I wish more companies would make compact open trap bars (60" or less length) for those of us with smaller spaces.

@andrewryan7583 Жыл бұрын

Prob my fav channel at the moment Go Coop!!!!!!

@SettleNow Жыл бұрын

Compared this and the REP. If I was going to be the only one using it I would have gone with the Giant. I have a paddling team I train so the little advantages of the REP made it worth the step up in price. Very happy with the REP, but the Giant Northland looks like a great value.

@andresmaldonado7356 Жыл бұрын

My man! I was about to order it as well

@steverapos3904 Жыл бұрын

In this day and age, if you are in a big city it is a good idea to check local retailers. There are some local options in the Toronto area for instance, so you can pick up to avoid shipping (or it is reasonable since the place is close). Personally, I got the Bells of Steel industrial trap bar at a lower price than this one as it was on sale and I could pick it up from their warehouse close to me. There are also a number of small companies in the larger city area with good deals.

@lont3927 Жыл бұрын

I have had this bar now for a good month, and I will say it is a very solid bar. I love using it. The one thing I did change out were the Allen screws. I don’t like them as they strip easily. I replaced them with hex bolt. Size used for loading pins: 10mm x 1.50 x 20mm x 10.89. Size used for handles: 10mm x 1.50 x 25mm x 10.89. I was able to get the bar on sale delivered to my door at $300. Worth the $100 dollar savings for me.

@lont3927 Жыл бұрын

@thegaragegymreviews Not sure what you mean here?

@NoFate247 Жыл бұрын

Really good open trap bar at a fantastic price, do wish they offered free shipping if you spent over a certain large amount, would make the checkout process a bit easier.

@BeGrizzlyStrong Жыл бұрын

Rep finally figured that out.

@johnmitchell7892 Жыл бұрын

When will you ever do a review on leg press machines for home use ? Would love to see that. Vertical machines , 45 degree machines. Love you stuff. I can't speak for most home gym people but i used to have a Yukon leg press/ hack squat machine. But regrettably I sold it. Now I'm thinking of getting a new unit. But I would love to see them reviewed, by preferably a reputable reviewer like you. God bless you.

@taylorcarpenterpersonaltra2345 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Aiprofessional3061 Жыл бұрын

When I moved to Seattle 5 years ago a friend recommended giant and have replaced my entire gym (rack, bars, dumb bells etc) with their stuff. Zero issues. Giant has great people, solid stuff and great company. Can’t recommend their gear enough.

@StevenSeiller Жыл бұрын

Great people. Good value. I’ve been pleased with my GIANT rack, plates, kettlebells, and other accessories. I do feel a bit spoiled being able to drive to the mall to pick it up from their warehouse. 👍

@ligmaballz1 Жыл бұрын

features / value - looks awesome. I'm ordering one.

@daved8858 6 ай бұрын

I bought this bar a few months ago based on this review and I absolutely love it. Oddly enough after a decent amount of use it balances just fine. I can’t recall if it balanced well the first time I used it (I don’t think it did) but balances fine now. I can’t recommend this Bar enough it’s the best I’ve ever used.

@bjiffy10 Жыл бұрын

I have this trap bar. Amazing bar. I use it for almost everything.

@clintwestwood3539 Жыл бұрын

What do you use it for beside deadlift?

@bjiffy10 Жыл бұрын

@@clintwestwood3539 loaded carry, lunges/split squat, heel elevated squats, OHP, rows, shrugs, RDL

@meisdetermined Жыл бұрын

Farmers walk

@tamlend Жыл бұрын

@@clintwestwood3539 db lateral raises

@mrucker3665 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love mine! Giant is HQ'd in Washington, and they have a warehouse 10 minutes from my house. They are definitely a value brand, but not having to pay for shipping and getting great value has made them a staple in my home gym. Great review!

@TroyKasper Жыл бұрын

Just noticed that. I'm like 30 minutes away. For the price of shipping it's almost worth the drive across state if you were buying several things.

@mactivityproductions211 Жыл бұрын

How's the quality on Giant's products? I'm considering buying one of their lower racks.

@mrucker3665 Жыл бұрын

@Mactivity Productions I love using the equipment I have from them. If you're okay with the generic look and aesthetic, it's a good buy. The only thing from them I wouldn't recommend is the lat pull/low row.

@mactivityproductions211 Жыл бұрын

@@mrucker3665 what's wrong with their lat pulldown?

@mrucker3665 Жыл бұрын

@Mactivity Productions the pulleys are pretty rough. I'd recommend titan over rogue for that piece of equipment.

@MDRFoto Жыл бұрын

I'm still waiting on my preorder, mid to late february. But, shipped to my door it was $303....can't beat that

@tynado1173 Жыл бұрын

Very pleased with mine. Knurling is great

@yannickadam7054 Жыл бұрын

I was excited when you said from Canada so thought shipping would be available. Not from Canada and shipping not even offered to here. Great review as always!

@woody1856 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Coup, for future bench reviews can you incorporate set-ups to test balance and cushion endurance?

@mahman1011 Жыл бұрын

good review! once i scrounge up the money, think this will definitely be the trap bar I get. Looks like great value for the budget! Like other commenters though, I do wish they would offer free shipping like REP.

@MrBrian465 Жыл бұрын

If they offered “free” shipping it would just increase the base price from $300 to $350.

@MarkPMaguire Жыл бұрын

Center knurl would be nice, but what an amazing value for an open trap bar!!

@Felix-lf9ng Жыл бұрын

I have a ssb for squats, a trap bar for deads and a multi grip bar for bench. I prolly use the ssb the most, and the multi bar the least but a trap bar is fun sometimes. Might get a cambered bench press bar soon tho

@bmstylee Жыл бұрын

I have an Elite FTS American Chamber bar. It makes s great bench bar but also a good bar for overhead press.

@ShepherdschapelYTexplainsbible 6 ай бұрын

@aaronf7701 Жыл бұрын

How are their flat benches? Specifically the FB-3X?

@bbell1000 Жыл бұрын

Could a couple of lead weights (wheel balancing weights) be put under the jack to balance the bar better?

@nicelikemike Жыл бұрын

If you swap the handles, balance improves.

@LKalldays Жыл бұрын

Got this one after much deliberation over the Rep. I don’t have the balance issues mentioned and looks even better in person. Just get it.

@tim3110 Жыл бұрын

Hey love that Giant Lifting is getting some attention. Great Local company in the Washington area. Almost my entire home gym is Giant Lifiting.

@TheMeanmachine1989 Жыл бұрын

Do you have the Giant Lifting 3X Rack too? If yes, how's it in build quality?

@JJ-to6qu Жыл бұрын

Sticking with the Rep OT bar, but really want to swap out the handles for narrower grip.

@drewsweany Жыл бұрын

Did you pre order ? I ordered mine before the other handles were available and they sent me the set I wanted for free.

@andrewwebster15 Жыл бұрын

When you say “take care of (the handles), what does that look like? Storage? Maintenance?

@SuperBizalz Жыл бұрын

If I could only keep ONE specialty bar, it would be my Reps Direct football. My shoulders feel SO good when I bench with it. I can’t use a straight bar to bench, without feeling discomfort in my shoulders. …and the way the bar has “cutouts” in the center of the bar, makes it awesome for barbell military press as well. (The cutouts let your head clear the frame without doing weird neck moves. Lol!)

@GarageGymReviews Жыл бұрын

VERY underrated bar. Love mine. - Coop

@AndrewFrancisFreeman Жыл бұрын

It would be cool if you could turn the handles and use it as a cambered bar for bench.

@GarageGymReviews Жыл бұрын

Love that idea. - Coop

@youngcouplesparty9006 Жыл бұрын

Coop is one of the few people who should be wearing a Bass Pro hat. Repping Springfield, baby! 417 for life

@bmstylee Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately Bass Pro destroyed Cabela's.

@spamandsazon Жыл бұрын

When I was shopping a few years ago, only Kabuki hit the marks for cost and design and I bought that. The open bars from Rep, Bells, Giant, and Titan didn't exist. If I was buying today, I'd buy Rep's. Vulcan also makes one, but the Rep I think is better for less cost.

@thomasbrown7328 Жыл бұрын

That Kabuki knurling is so choice though!

@spamandsazon Жыл бұрын

@@thomasbrown7328 you're so right. Best knurling of any bar I've ever used.

@randerodr7389 Жыл бұрын

Great job. If someone can't decide after watching this they can't decide.

@MIDTOWNE1 Жыл бұрын

I want balance and at least one handle marking to be all in, but without even one, I'll buy once and cry once with REP and get a ton more options.

@RonnieC87 Жыл бұрын

My only issue with mine is the knurling. I lose grip over 300 even with chalk. Besides that I’ve been using mine for years and love it.

@michaelderenne9838 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like your issue is a weak grip

@KenJones1961 Жыл бұрын

I'm sold. Your cons aren't for me. I won't be squatting with it and the tilt forward might save me from tripping over it if I'm stepping forward. Great review as always.

@superstan5386 Жыл бұрын

You should do more reviews on giant lifting. They seem to have good prices but I’m not sure what it is like. I am building a home gym and their name seems to come up a lot.

@nicklemire87 Жыл бұрын

Bought most of my home gym equipment from them. 3 years later still holds up

@beedub1476 Жыл бұрын

I wish there was a way to customize the Eleiko open trap bar to have dual handle heights.

@JW88275 Жыл бұрын

I have v3 and it doesn't have spinning handles. I think it stopped w/ v2, unless there was a refresh during the v3 lifecycle.

@IAmGabe777 Жыл бұрын

Coop, Can you do a comparison of made in the USA trap bars video?

@liftsalty Жыл бұрын

Big fan of those Uesaka D-Warrior plates - known for their durability and accurate weight tolerances. Wish the LB version was more prevalent for us 'mericans.

@MushookieMan Жыл бұрын

20 kg with a 1% tolerance is 45 lb with a 3% tolerance. Are you lifting weight or doing rocket surgery?

@ligmaballz1 Жыл бұрын

@@MushookieMan performing rocket surgery while weight lifting. duh.

@jaredking31 Жыл бұрын

would you use something like this or the titan rickshaw farmers walk to put into a general outpatient Physical Therapy clinic to have patients do general functional moves? Won't have a rack or anything, and was about to order the titan rickshaw until you released this video. Usually would just be the bar/rickshaw without extra weight to get patients who have zero body awareness or are older to learn how to lift items correctly.

@startingsomewhere9082 Жыл бұрын

Coop i have a question for my home gym so I want to expand my home gym now i need to decide a multipurpose equipment or a seperate equipment can you maybe give me pros and cons to those two setups thank you

@TrevorKauf Жыл бұрын

I believe they are US based (Washington and Arizona) not Canada.

@donray2435 Жыл бұрын

Let's FN GOOOOO!!!!!

@stevephla Жыл бұрын

I prefer the jack feet on this to the REP. The REP, which I own, has feet with plastic edges that cut into stall mats a bit.

@thomasbrown7328 Жыл бұрын

The kabuki’s open trap bar’s feet’s edges make little indentations on my plywood lifting platform and i’m usually loading just high 200’s in the thing so far.

@elguapo09 Жыл бұрын

Coop, can you guys do a video for best equipment for short ceiling gyms!

@bmstylee Жыл бұрын

How short are we talking about

@elguapo09 Жыл бұрын

@@bmstylee 82 inches.

@bmstylee Жыл бұрын

@@elguapo09 I know Bells of Steel make a shorty power rack at 72" but I have no experience with their racks. You can get squat stands at that height as well. If you have access to a chop saw you could buy a taller one and cut to your specific parameters. I remember Basement Brandon had his RML6 cut down for a fee but I'm not sure if Rogue still will do that. Fray Fitness sells one that is 79.5" 3x3 1" holes

@tomweston-davis9584 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a review on HENCHGRIPZ ROTABARBELL

@clownface47 Жыл бұрын

Eleiko has released also a bew Model with dual handle check it out

@gabrielfrias93 Жыл бұрын

I also prefer to use the higher handles . Which trap bar on market would you say has the highest handles?

@GarageGymReviews Жыл бұрын

Rogue TB-2 are quite high. You could also get Sorinex Meat Hook Handles and increase the height of just about any trap bar very quickly. - Coop

@plmn93 Жыл бұрын

Check out the PhenoX Maverick bar. You can put those handles almost anywhere you want. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9torK5yq6qvqps.html

@robertduncan6292 Жыл бұрын

Probably Prime Fitness because they are adjustable, but I don't know max height vs. others.

@squatch_taco8740 Жыл бұрын

GGR, I am living in Europe for the next 2 years and won't be back to the states till then. Any chance you guys could look into equipment (specifically specialty bars) that are sold here in Europe (non Swedish)? Looking for some budget options here. 99% of vendors in the states don't ship to Germany. Thanks

@bmstylee Жыл бұрын

I think ATX and Mirafit would be an option in Europe.

@dandayton3795 Жыл бұрын

Eleiko's Oppen Bar now has two handle as an option.

@forzaitalia5111 Жыл бұрын

Where can I get those camo weights?

@LuisRivera-jl9vx Жыл бұрын

Eleiko just made a dual handle height oppen bar

@johndaniel21343 Жыл бұрын

I would love a video helpong choosing between a classic Hex Bar vs an Open Trap Bar. It's like no one is covering that topic and those keywords It's legetimate concern I thing. Still don't know which one I should go with

@tommenke836 Жыл бұрын

John, I’m not an authority, but the main benefit of the open trap bar is the ability to position in the vertical position to load and unload weights.

@kevin_rsg_18 Жыл бұрын

So the Northland isn't great for squatting, but how is it for good mornings? I would imagine the handles wouldn't quite get in the way like they would for squats.

@GarageGymReviews Жыл бұрын

Works fine for good mornings. Handles are a non-issue. - Coop

@matthewarnold2802 Жыл бұрын

Eleiko has great design but they did not come up with the open design. I believe INTEK had their version (Mod F) of the open design before anyone.

@hrod9393 Жыл бұрын

Too bad it's out of stock. As for the Balance issue. I could imagine adding stick on wheel weights or just drill and bolt on something to rebalance it 🤷‍♂️

@landoncarnes1635 Жыл бұрын

You should review the Titan plate loadable functional trainer

@GarageGymReviews Жыл бұрын

We'll work on it. Thanks! - Coop

@landoncarnes1635 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews your the best🙏

@MahanFan1 Жыл бұрын

My garage has some slope - as most garages do - and having to contend with repositioning the bar while I work on my cues for good form is a no go. Main reason why I did away with Kabuki and I'm considering getting an Eleiko.

@steverapos3904 Жыл бұрын

I feel you, I have to put some extra pieces of 2*4 wood behind the plates to keep the bar from rolling on me!

@Farquad76.547 Жыл бұрын

Id move out if my place had a slope

@MahanFan1 Жыл бұрын

@@Farquad76.547 Then you should be looking for a new place. I can bet whatever you want that if you have a garage, it is sloped.

@BeGrizzlyStrong Жыл бұрын

@@Farquad76.547 it is often required in building code. Slopes towards the door.

@playerseven777 Жыл бұрын

Eleiko now also has double handles 🌚

@spacecowboy301 Жыл бұрын

I bought the kabuki trap bar like 3 years ago, got a cosmetic blemish one for like $575 shipped, I can't tell what's blemished it looks perfect. Part of me regrets it as these great bars have come out for a lot cheaper. But in the end I am glad I bought from one of the companys that is doing some of the the best R&D and my money is going to support great equipment in the future.

@vonboldler5219 Жыл бұрын

I want a non rackable version of this design, 60" or 72" wide. I do not need to lift 500 lbs, and i am limited on space.

@edmondlee4932 Жыл бұрын

Where are those camo plates from???

@ahoff64 Жыл бұрын

Coop: "The bar that I think you should compare this to is (literally everything but the Vulcan Ox Bar)." Vulcan Ox Bar: (as a literal clone of this bar in almost every aspect) "WTF, man?"

@louiscornale5667 Жыл бұрын

How much does it cost?

@Vain4223 Жыл бұрын

Another con of this model is that it isn't easily bought outside of the USA. Maybe a point to be added for future reviews? Availability in general.

@lupercal1984 Жыл бұрын

Sold Out. Now to play the waiting game

@mikebond Жыл бұрын

This bar is almost perfect except for a really obvious design problem that makes the handles incredibly prone to spinning/rotating. The method of mounting effectively puts the handles on an axle and with slick interfaces makes them very likely to rotate. While this can be managed (at least so far) by using lock washers squeezed in between…this seem like a very bad design with a hokey remedy. Future versions NEED some level of interlock between the frame and the handles. I continue to worry my handles are going to spin on my max lifts…which tempers my confidence in this bar.

@gaurilla Жыл бұрын

“I’m not really trying to work my grip while I’m deadlifting, I’m working my grip in other ways.” #pause

@Alley00Cat Жыл бұрын

Was happy to hear they were based in Canada so I wouldn’t have an issue shipping in Canada. Spoiler: they don’t ship to Canada!!!???????

@RobertoSunga Жыл бұрын

On the website they only ship to WA or AZ, what?

@troydefond2307 Жыл бұрын

ordered a giant 25mm barbell to cut up. would be super disappointed if I wasn't going to cut it in half. the knurling is non-existent.

@rafaelgomez2152 Жыл бұрын

I need those plates tho, 😅

@Osprey1994 Жыл бұрын

Man this channel is dangerous for my wallet.

@mizhopper Жыл бұрын

Why is the Titan open trap bar on this list?

@GetaVe Жыл бұрын

Bells of Steel sells an open trap bar for $299 CAD. Which is roughly $225 USD.

@sl1237 Жыл бұрын

Do you have the BoS trap bar? I've read complaints of the opening being too narrow as well as the bar tipping over (when loading) due to the closeness of the jack feet.

@ginafourell6821 Жыл бұрын

He mentioned the B.O.S. Open trap in the video. I guess you missed that.

@GetaVe Жыл бұрын

@@ginafourell6821 He did?? Shit, I gotta rewatch...

@GetaVe Жыл бұрын

@@sl1237 I find it works pretty well, for me at least. I'm not a huge dude so the opening doesn't really bother me, and my deadlift stance is narrow anyway. I'd say if you're lifting over 400 for reps comfortably then yeah, the cheaper BoS OTB is probably not ideal, but for a dude in his garage that is essentially a hobbyist lifter, its MORE than sufficient. And the price is hard to beat.