Olympic Hex BarHex Bar (Trap Bar) Safety and Versatility The Barbell Standard Hex Bar (aka Trap Bar, same thing with a different name) improves deadlift form and adds versatility to your workout routine. The hex bar design allows you to keep the weight aligned with your center of gravity, reducing the load on your lower back during deadlifts and unlocking new exercises in your gym. Forged from 188,000 PSI steel with a 1. 5 medium knurl and two sets of grip options,