Bells of Steel Hex Bar Review | Budget Open Trap Bar Tested With 575 lbs

I put the Bells of Steel Open Trap Bar to the test with a full deadlift session—up to 575 lbs—and here’s the honest breakdown. This thing is budget-friendly, compact, and surprisingly usable… but definitely has quirks. In this review, I cover: Loading balance issues (it’ll tip with just one plate) Handle diameter and cramped feel vs premium bars Frame flex under load Why it "still" gets my respect for the price 🛒 GET THE BAR HERE (affiliate): https://bellsofsteel.us/collections/b... 💪 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL THROUGH THESE AFFILIATE LINKS: ► Bells of Steel: https://www.bellsofsteel.us/#a_aid=Ku... ► Rep Fitness: https://www.repfitness.com/#6175840ff... ► Rogue Fitness: http://www.roguefitness.com/?a_aid=62... ► PRx Performance: https://prxperformance.com?sca_ref=64... ► AbMat: https://abmat.com/#a_aid=kurtlocker ► UXO Supplements: • Creatine – https://www.uxosupplements.com/produc... • Post Iso Protein – https://www.uxosupplements.com/produc... • Ghillie Greens – https://www.uxosupplements.com/collec... • Daily Essentials – https://www.uxosupplements.com/produc... ► Bearfoot Shoes: https://bearfoot.store/discount/kl10 ► Stray Dog Strength: Use code *KL10* for 10% off: https://straydogstrength.com ► Blog: https://www.thekurtlocker.blog/ ► Instagram:   / the_kurtlocker   📦 Final Verdict: 6/10 — Not perfect, but for the money? Hard to beat. Perfect for home gym owners just getting into specialty bars without draining the savings. #GarageGym #TrapBarReview #BellsOfSteel #HomeGymSetup MUSIC CREDIT Music for these videos provided by Epidemic Sound DISCLOSURE: Some of the links above are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a (small) commission if you click through and make a purchase.