How We Built the REP Open Trap Bar

[@samrmills]

looks like All the best trap bars got together and had a baby. Need to get one stat then wait on those handles options which I'm already looking forward to. Can't wait to see the specs on paper along with the price. I guess the price is irrelevant...glad I waited on this one to order an open trap!

[@REPfitness]

The best of everything... PLUS added unique features like the quick remove handles - whether you want to swap in a new handle attachment or to create more room for cambered squats or bench, knurling on the frame, and the handles being stainless steel. All for $399 with free shipping. We think we knocked it out of the park with this one.

[@samrmills]

@@REPfitness Faaaawk yeah! Walk off GRAND SLAM!!! What time and time zone will ordering be available? I wish full sets of lb change plates were in stock too :P ...been watching those for a year

[@samrmills]

@@REPfitness Love that centerline in the knurling too! Another bonus easter egg not mentioned. Score!

[@REPfitness]

@@samrmills Good catch :) lots of thought went into this.

[@meisdetermined]

I must say y’all have done a marvelous job promoting this bar. But the bar definitely meets or exceeds the hype!

[@rodolfomedini9931]

VERY IMPRESSIVE I didn't think anyone would impress me with an open trap design but this has. Extremely innovative and versatile also looks well balanced when racked. Looks like the best trap bar on the market regardless of price and it's priced better then all/most.

[@REPfitness]

Thanks Rodolfo! We tried to create the best open trap bar on the market.

[@BasementBrandon]

Looking good guys

[@REPfitness]

Appreciate it Brandon!

[@ToneysReviews]

Everyday I wish I would have gone with Rep over Sorinex for my power rack. Rep's innovations are amazing and they never stop impressing.

[@Htownhawk6]

Awesome Bar. I’m limited on space. Will Rep offer a version with shorter sleeves? I’ll hand over my CC if you do.

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

The removable handles will be key in making this bar better used for cambered squats and good mornings. When using my Vulcan Ox Bar, my arms feel very crowded when doing these exercises. You guys seemed to have nailed it. Great work! Feel free to send one my way 😆

[@REPfitness]

Agreed - quick remove handles add a lot of versatility.

[@josephgarza8062]

This bar is perfect. I've been looking to buy an open trap bar for awhile now holding off from buying from other brands and this will be worth the wait.

[@REPfitness]

Thanks Joseph!

[@jeffzavatsky1455]

Can't wait for this REP has really stepped up thier game.

[@1882dmac]

This is a BIG FLEX for Rep!!!!

[@MacStrengthCo]

Your west coast showroom is ready!!! Can’t wait to play with it. Keep up the innovation.

[@REPfitness]

Hopefully up and going in August!

[@samrmills]

I see handle options. Thank you!!!

[@tonya7699]

I cannot wait to use this bar! REP with all the sick drops - got my safety squat bar ordered and my cambered swiss bar too.

[@josephkuzmitsky9701]

GOT MINE ORDERED!!!!!!! SEND IT!!!!! It’s like waiting on Christmas morning now.

[@REPfitness]

Thank you!!

[@josephkuzmitsky9701]

@@REPfitness can’t wait to work with it. I have a couple of friends waiting to hear what I think of it. I think it seem every innovative. GREAT JOB GUYS!!!

[@Bemwidood]

I dunno if this has been mentioned/considered, are youse working on a seal row handle for this bar? That would be badass as well 🤘🏽

[@TonySongDMD]

This will sell! Great job REP! Another great product.

[@petnom7000]

Fantastic bar. You should add short sleeve (maybe 9") option. Most people don't need 16 inch sleeves.

[@samrmills]

great idea! would be easier to move around my garage and in/out of my garage doing farmer carries. Shorter sleeves and still rackable please!

[@petnom7000]

@@samrmills I meant loadable part. On the site it says 16.5". With loadable part at 9", the total length would be under 6ft. Rogue started making short sleeves for their barbells (68s, 70s, stump bar) I think it's perfect for home gym. Anyway, I ordered my Open Trap bar. I think it's still the best on the market right now. Will see if I can cut the sleeves shorter :)

[@samrmills]

@@petnom7000 Agree! i was trackin. i asked rep for it too and I also put my order in yesterday. I feel the same...I've been looking/waiting for over a year now

[@REPfitness]

@@petnom7000 Cool idea. We will definitely consider this in our next product dev meeting.

[@fromontgomery]

@@REPfitness Put me first in line for a set of shorter sleeves.

[@NoFate247]

Ship that BEAST NOW! Can't wait.....but I will

[@RenzinatorStrength1961]

I'm pretty sure I need this Trap Bar. Update: I just ordered one, I hope it's high quality.

[@davidb1975a]

My Wife agreed to make this my early Christmas present.... looks like it WILL be part of my home gym. Looking forward to August... because my Ares attachment will be shipped.

[@REPfitness]

A couple great items coming to you this year! Thank you!

[@Thias2685]

Is there an estimated date when the alternative handle options will be available? The 27.3" between handles seems like it could be a little wide for me. Would like an option around 24" or so.

[@REPfitness]

Close to the ship date - our goal is Oct/Nov

[@josephgarza8062]

YES I just ordered mine, I can't wait for it to get here.

[@paxos4-hk5tb]

What type of wrench do you use to tighten the inner screws?

[@claudiojesussoto2987]

@REPfitness

[@paxos4-hk5tb]

Lookup for "Jetech 17mm Combination Wrench", it worked for me.

[@dna129]

Sweet video, this bar is now definitely on my radar.

[@chrisdonnell2575]

Which 17mm wrench or socket did you use to build this? I went to Home Depot twice today trying various ones and the space is so ridiculously narrow neither could tighten the bolt. I highly recommend making a customized piece and including it so people aren't so frustrated finding the 10-20% of wrenches that might fit. Make the bolt on OTHER side which has all the space who cares what it looks like if a customer can tighten it and use it. Or charge a bit more in shipping and have a bigger package and avoid this BS.

[@claudiojesussoto2987]

@REPfitness

[@coachthierry1]

The narrow handles are a really good idea!

[@REPfitness]

We'll have a few different handle options for everyone. If you want to train your grip more(thicker), have a narrower option, etc. More to come this year!

[@49rs1fan]

I like the future handle options. Too bad a narrower option wasn’t available at no cost. 27” might be too wide

[@daxxter683]

looks like a solid curl bar

[@derschutz4737]

i wonder if u guys could add some threading near the knurl and an optional handle set to make it more exactly like a SSB.

[@josephgarza8062]

I got mine EARLY last week and it's the best trap bar of any kind that I've ever used. For reference I've used both rogues and sorenexs closed trap bars and they suck compared to this thing. The chrome and nurled handles just can't be beat and theres so much more room inside the bar for me to place my feet how ever I want with out worrying about the bar hitting my knees. Oddly enough it even balances easier than normal trap bars too.

[@bigk2080]

This is a game changer.

[@hby7768]

Make angle grips for a natural/neutral over head press

[@ChrisP3000x]

Make a version of this video with lighting.

[@GarageGym411]

2:53 - The Rep Fitness Open Trap Bar "SECRET FEATURE" is finally revealed! Just shared this video with 15.5k members of our FB Group!

[@flexmarksthespot]

Let Joe curl the bar! But seriously, as always we greatly appreciate the in depth overview's prior to launching new products!

[@nomaanalwi9495]

Agreed, missed opportunity having him curl in the squat rack!

[@uniquejing]

this open trap bar is perfect，can you ship to China？😊

[@jmk.3943]

I would like to get one but the sleeves are too long for my room. Do you expect to sell shorter sleeves ? thanks

[@REPfitness]

Possibly in the future but not at this time

[@moisesmunoz3844]

God that was entertaining as hell. Great job guys.

[@aristaniforth4267]

Everything else that dropped today is available - is there a release time we should know about? I’m so stoked for this, take my money damnit 😂

[@JayR0065]

I keep refreshing the Rep webpage to see if it’s dropped.

[@samrmills]

Can you tell us anything about those threaded holes we saw on the early prototype?

[@samrmills]

Just got mine and it rocks! Any updates on attachments and especially smaller grip widths?

[@REPfitness]

Awesome! ETA is ~mid December for 23" and 25" being available. Rotating tri-grip with different diameters may be a few weeks behind that.

[@samrmills]

@@REPfitness Niiiiice! already spotted some floating around your gym on 10/3/22. Preorder?

[@REPfitness]

@@samrmills Those were our prototypes we've load tested and to ensure we like them. Production is being spun up and we will release them asap!

[@stevephla]

Darn near perfect. Although the default 27.5” grip separation is a surprising choice, given that most of us prefer 24” or so. Was this intentional to drive sales of accessory grip options? Solid product either way.

[@strengthofsynergy9883]

Purchasing tomorrow 💪🏾

[@father8875]

You don't explain what the rotating handles do differently I want to order but can't figure this out

[@REPfitness]

All 3 of the rotating grips on the trip-grip handles have different diameters. This makes your forearm grip so much stronger and the lifts harder if you choose a thicker handle options. Great for grip strength!

[@father8875]

@REPfitness ok now I understand. I am having trouble sizing the grip width between the handles. Should I just get normal? I suppose I could always change this

[@Useruytrw]

Will this GREAT equipment be shipped to Asia ?

[@REPfitness]

We have a distributor we work with in S. Korea. We will also be expanding to Australia and Europe soon.

[@theaxialtherapist6743]

How I get it in india

[@itselectric6199]

Any plans for even more elevated handles? I find that 6 inches elevated relative to the center of the weight plates is the most comfortable

[@REPfitness]

Great question. We've got a few handle requests beyond our current ones. We'll consider them all in our engineering meeting coming up. Thanks for the feedback!

[@samrmills]

@@REPfitness Add Shorter sleeves and still rackable as an option too please! Add on $$$ for REP! The shorter sleeves would make it easier to move around in garages (turning) and in/out of the garage doing farmer carries.

[@fromontgomery]

@@REPfitness I'll be first in line to buy if you offer shorter sleeves.

[@lsantilli]

Release date?

[@REPfitness]

Tomorrow.

[@squealer42]

I plead the 5th regarding that last "unique exercise variation.".

[@strictlyaesthetic9202]

Very nice.... how much... ?

[@REPfitness]

repfitness.com/products/open-trap-bar

[@christophernavarro6374]

I'm SOLD!!!😂

[@sterlingmoore6032]

Awesome!.....This gives me a modification idea!

[@jaybrodi9029]

do you ship to the UK?

[@REPfitness]

Working to get to UK by Jan/Feb of 2023.

[@Salvadorvasallo]

What is the caliber of the structure?

[@REPfitness]

This info can be found on the webpage of the product! Or reach out to our customer support team!

[@shawnadams1693]

Yes!!!!

[@jamesaudette875]

Can the bar be stored on the bottom rung of your gun rack style storage?

[@JayR0065]

So…. When is this being released? 🙂

[@REPfitness]

Tomorrow!

[@mattm314]

@@REPfitness what's the estimated shipping time though? I know the SSB was going to be a few months (sadly didn't have the budget to upgrade my current SSB) and curious if this will be the same.

[@christianmontesi5375]

Is this bar available?

[@REPfitness]

Tomorrow.

[@adolfogaribaldi9693]

Got mine. Anyone having issues getting bolts on arms. Doesn't seem to have enough room screw them

[@claudiojesussoto2987]

@REPfitness

[@claudiojesussoto2987]

@REPfitness

[@bodiesbymary]

Just got one and question.... might be insane but do you think a vertical leg press movement can be completed? I think yes, if you are able to balance it on your feet & spotters, of course. Thoughts? (Anyone can chime in 😁)

[@pWin317]

Just cancelled my kabuki trap bar order to pre order this because I wanted round tubing and rackability, funny thing is I'll probably get it around the same time the kabuki would've gotten to me.

[@NoFate247]

This is the way....

[@will_guit9751]

This a nice bar

[@samrmills]

With those removable handles the lifter will always have to make sure the handles are oriented correctly so they don't slip off. Right? Are the handles designed to also be "free" so they could rotate slightly while lifting?

[@REPfitness]

They can be hand tightened to be useable (may be some slight movement without tension) or use the included tool to get them to not move at all. You got options.

[@samrmills]

@@REPfitness thx! Sounds like I’ll have to be ok with picking up my handles if I’m ever dropping the bar then

[@samrmills]

Can you share what the other narrower grip options will be? I'd like a 25" personally for most of my lifting. I suppose 23" would be good as an option for other close grip lifts/presses. I imagine 23" would also be good for most women and 25" for most men. Saving 27" for the big guys and build up to from 25. Anyways already ordered and will wait on what's next like a lemming on this one. Also...if the handle (diameter) sizes are interchangeable that'd be a plus too! Looks like they will be from what I'm seeing.

[@REPfitness]

We'll showcase all our upcoming handle options soon. 23" and 25", thicker, and maybe a more elevated all make sense. With the quick change ability, you'll be able to target different muscles (more trap dominant, more grip intensive, etc.)

[@Beltfedsandbrownies]

Hope I'm in the first wave for October 🤞

[@CameronMiri]

Let’s go

[@calingog2645]

Any plans for a more compact, non-rackable version?

[@calingog2645]

Would swappable (shorter) sleeves be an option… down the line, if not at launch?

[@IHeXaHI]

Will it be available to ship to Australia? I am really keen to get this. Lost all my training equipment in the floods and this would be an amazing replacement.

[@REPfitness]

Talk to Gym and Fitness in Australia. We are partnering up with them, and the more they hear from you guys, the more they will get!

[@julioandresarriagarangel7183]

Man, you are really winning the mental battle in my head against the Eleiko Open Trap Bar. Just one question, is there an option of simple handles instead of the doubles you have shown?

[@REPfitness]

The dual handles now offer an in-line weight stainless steel handle option. The other handle really doesn't get in the way at all if you prefer to use that grip. And if you ever want to use an elevated one, it's there.

[@GibranHyder]

Plans for 23" Narrow handles?

[@REPfitness]

Yes and 25"

[@justinruiz3322]

PRICE?!?!

[@joshkurt4765]

$399 w/ free shipping

[@whymindsetmatters]

You forgot to add the farmers carry.

[@rudybarton1171]

Take my money! Lol

[@ahoff64]

reeeeally wished I could've waited to nab this instead of the Vulcan Ox bar. Still a great bar, but it has its flaws...many of which this one solves.

[@eheheh3263]

I love this bar but I’m petite 100lb and this bar alone is like 60lb… the bar alone is too heavy for me 😭😭😭

[@JS-zl9so]

Very nice build, but trying to tighten those 17mm nuts is VERY cumbersome

[@carny2k]

wonder how it would work with hip thrusts using the feet as the pivot point

[@borealmat1889]

Sadly, here in Europe, we only have the usurers from Sweden (ELEIKO), with their exorbitant prices... Thank God, it seems that REP FITNESS will soon be in Europe.

[@REPfitness]

repfitness.com/pages/international-distribution If you know of any good distributors there, please pass them along to us or tell them to reach out to REP to hit us up. Can't wait to be in Europe this year.

[@blackphoenix8932]

Can this trap bar raise a kid? Cause I just got some swamp donkey preggers from a drunken slump buster & I'll beef hooked if I'm going to have anything to do with it.

[@SmokinBuddha]

This Trap Bar is half the price of the Kabuki Strength Trap Bar. Kabuki will charge you taxes and shipping.

[@mach5jeep]

If you want this then you had better order it now. Otherwise it will be out of stock forever like the rest of their products.

[@soms.6342]

shutup and take my money