Synergee 20kg and 25kg Chrome or Black Olympic Hex Barbell Trap Bar with Rotating, Flat or Raised Handles for Squats, Deadlifts, Shrugs.

First, the two caveats — (a) limited plate capacity and (b) virtually non-existent shipping packaging(a) This hex bar's 10 inch (25 centimeter) sleeves are much too short to load it up to the 600 pound-plus weight that serious lifters are routinely going to want it to carry.By my calculations, the Synergy hex bar's maximum plate capacity comes to about 502 pounds, using my steel plate set as somewhat representative.The Synergy's 10 inch (25 centimeter) sleeves will hold five 45 pound steel plates per side. Mine are 4 centimeters thick at their rims.Add in a 4.5cm thick Proloc collar.In making these calculations for you own plate set, consider that achieving max capacity is going to require your heaviest plates. If those are all from the same manufacturer, they will have the same cross-plate diameter. Thus, their rims will touch.In my above example, this Synergy's maximum workout capacity comes to 450 pounds, plus the additional weight of the hex bar itself.My sample of the Synergy hex bar weighs 52 pounds.This gives us about 502 pounds total capacity.Your numbers will differ (but probably not by a lot), depending upon dimensions of your weight plates and collars.Keep in mind that the larger across your plates — as 50 and 100 pound plates will be inevitably be — the higher off the floor the Synergy bar is going to be. Which somewhat defeats the purpose of the lift.(b) With regard to the packaging negative, Synergy's shipping wrapping (in my case) consisted of a thin plastic bag and thin bubble wrap. Both were torn and hanging, upon arrival.The positives -- decent quality that serves its purposeMy sample of this Synergy hex barbell is well-built and cosmetically adequate. For its price, I have no complaints whatsoever.RecommendedFor non-giant people just beginning a strength-building program — or for those who suffer from spinal injuries or Age's decrepitude — this sturdy Synergy hex bar is a much-appreciated value.

This product opens up a whole new dimension in gaining power by providing another affective way of dead-lifting that is much more forgiving than the traditional way. You won't have the bar flex like you would with an olympic straight bar but it will hit your core in a new angle that will probably increase your overall strength and it's really fun to use. The clamps are the best that I have ever seen.I was surprised at how fast the product arrived. The sender did email follow ups but I had no issues to report, I got exactly what I expected.The only design flaw is that this bar can not rest on your rack because it is too short and the sleeve of the bar is the part that would sit on the rack, but with weights on the sleeves it won't fit. It is not that big a deal, you just have to pick it up off the floor for shrugs; The hand grip bars are different on each side, one side has the bars raised higher so that you don't have to reach as far down when you pick it up for shrugs. The chrome finish is pretty and time will tell...I prefer black because, well just because.This is a great product and its quality far exceeds its price.

Great bar thus far! Welds on the bar are solid, and the bar itself is not bent or warped in any way. The chrome plated finish survived shipping and appears to be of a high quality finish. The knurling is pretty aggressive and should not compromise grip. The hex bar can be a great alternative to the straight bar, and it is typically easier for newer trainees to keep their backs in a neutral position and pull some heavy weight.

I spotted this bar on Amazon and it really peaked my interest. I have been lifting since 1974 so always on the lookout for new quality gear to keep things interesting. First off, this thing is a solid piece of heavy metal. Heavier than an Olympic straight bar for sure. Nice chrome finish, the welds look ok to me, no sharp edges anywhere. The grip sections keep it from slipping with or without gloves. I am used to regular deadl lifts but this does offer a different angle to hit the same muscles and I can do more weight with this bar. I really like doing Romanian dead lift with this and even did some presses but that got a little tricky to rack and unpack in my garage. The plate ends are 10 inches so extra room for more weights. Plenty of room in the cage section so no hitting the shins.The only con was the total lack of ANY packing, box, plastic to protect it while shipping. It took a few dings but nothing major...but quite a surprise when delivered. This bar is pricy compared to others, so for the money, why not at least put some bubble wrap on it.Overall, happy with it and can recommend it. I look forward to exploring new exercises or trying old ones with a twist.

See the picture of how it came. They put the strap at the weakest part of the packaging where the plates would go so it ripped right through the box. There is no padding whatsoever inside.The bar is okay but if it wasn't for a nation wide shortage of fitness equipment I'd say it's not worth the money. So in current times you can't be too picky. The welding is okay but the paint on the bar is just cheaply done and comes off easily.Now the worst part of all, Synergee includes several pieces of literature that ask us to contact them to resolve these issues before leaving a negative review. I tried to call at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on 3 different days each time the phone rings for about 45 secs and I get an automated message that all circuits are busy. I guess I one star review is my only course of action.I expect this level of quality and service from a sub $100 bar but at $220?