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

Ia Giant Lifting's Northland Open Trap Bar the best value for your $?

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
19:42 - Final Thoughts

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[GarageGymReviews]

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

[bkinder]

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

[joecowan]

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.

[guy_]

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!

[oclawmm]

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.

[gwwelch]

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.

[Aiprofessional]

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.

[garysmallwood]

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.

[mrucker]

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!

[lont]

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.

[SettleNow]

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.

[NoFate]

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.

[andrewryan]

Prob my fav channel at the moment Go

[daved]

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.

[steverapos]

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.

[GuidoAmbria]

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

[bjiffy]

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

[johnmitchell]

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.

[sl]

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

[jamesedlund]

Been wondering about these. Let's