- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Trap Bar Narrow Grip Issue
Posted on 3/29/23 at 6:42 am
Posted on 3/29/23 at 6:42 am
I recently switched to a Trap Bar for DLs (Bells of Steel Trap Bar 2.0). Not using the "upper" handles, but the ones parallel with the bar (same height as if I was using a straight bar). The Handles are significantly more narrow than a barbell and create more grip/hand issues than anything else.
Is there a some way I can thicken the handles to match the diameter of a normal barbell? Or am I just gripping it wrong in the first place (suggestions)
I am only doing sets around 375-400, and don't feel like i should be adding straps at this point.
Is there a some way I can thicken the handles to match the diameter of a normal barbell? Or am I just gripping it wrong in the first place (suggestions)
I am only doing sets around 375-400, and don't feel like i should be adding straps at this point.
7
Posted on 3/29/23 at 7:40 am to crabgrass1981
You are doing it correctly with going with the lower handles, for full range. As far as the lowers being smaller, that must be particular to that brand. The trap bar at my gym and the one before the upper and lower were the same diameter.
Trap bar helps solve grip issues, along with being a bit easier on the body. Might tell the gym to order a different one with matching upper and lower.
No idea how to thicken what is there, especially at the weight you are lifting I would be scared outside of straps. with that being said, can you just wrap the straps around the bar and not around your wrist to widen it?
Trap bar helps solve grip issues, along with being a bit easier on the body. Might tell the gym to order a different one with matching upper and lower.
No idea how to thicken what is there, especially at the weight you are lifting I would be scared outside of straps. with that being said, can you just wrap the straps around the bar and not around your wrist to widen it?
Posted on 3/29/23 at 8:06 am to crabgrass1981
Is this a hex trap bar (like the photo) or an open ended trap bar? I googled Bells of Steel 2.0 and the upper handle and lower handle look the exact same on the hex bar
This post was edited on 3/29/23 at 8:09 am
Posted on 3/29/23 at 8:16 am to crabgrass1981
quote:
Or am I just gripping it wrong in the first place (suggestions)
As far as grip, if you grab the bar in your palm and pick it up, it will put pressure on your calluses. Try gripping it above the calluses, in your fingers, and rotate to lock it in. I hope that makes sense. Definitely would be easier to show you what I mean.
Posted on 3/29/23 at 8:18 am to crabgrass1981
quote:
I am only doing sets around 375-400
Subtle brag.
Posted on 3/29/23 at 8:21 am to crabgrass1981
quote:
I am only doing sets around 375-400, and don't feel like i should be adding straps at this point.
I guess I don't understand why you'd be opposed to using straps. Are you training for some bizarre raw trap bar deadlift meet? I'm assuming the answer is no so what does it matter?
Posted on 3/29/23 at 10:25 am to crabgrass1981
General rule of thumb is when grip is your limiting factor, use straps and work on grip in your accessories.
Posted on 3/29/23 at 1:40 pm to crabgrass1981
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News