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Overview and review of the TITAN EZ Load hex bar [Article, Video]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 23, 2019 9:00:00 AM

 

Overview and review of the TITAN EZ Load Hex bar

The Titan EZ load hex bar will put you back about $150. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which barbell to get from TITAN”.

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Overview of the EZ load hex bar 

 
The EZ load hex bar is a great tool for experienced athletes who want to train their grip or rehab patients who want to get into the deadlift to reap its benefits. The EZ bar is raised from the floor which makes it easier to load plates. You stand inside the frame to lift the weight which makes it less taxing on your back. The features and specifics are: 
 
EZ hex bar details: 
  • raised plate holders for easy loading
  • 2" Tubing for EZ Load Hex Bar Frame
  • 3 different grip diameters, 1", 1.5", and 2" Just rotate to change grips!
  • Knurled Handles.
  • 10" of loadable sleeve length
  • Fits 2" Olympic Plates.
  • Weight plates holders at 10" off the ground. 
  • Weight: 54 LB
  • Length: 66.33"
  • Width: 30.9"
  • Height: 10"
  • Sleeve length: 10"
 
A great bar to experiment and develop different types of strength. 
 

Pros of the EZ hex bar 

 
The EZ hex bar is an innovative concept you do not find in every gym. Different options to train your grip can be especially interesting for Strongman athletes. Additionally, also the easy load option, as they usually have to get a lot of plates on their bar. Beginners will struggle less and still get the benefits of a hex bar
 

Cons of the EZ hex bar 

 
There are moving parts which means that it is more prone to break after heavy use. This means gym environments with 100s of reps a day by inexperienced lifters or very, very big guys and ladies. As TITAN is known for shortcuts on their welding and finish this is something to be mindful about with this item. 
 

Alternatives to the TITAN  EZ hex bar 

 
 
The Titan hex bar would be an option with fewer moving parts which makes it more robust and less prone to quality issues. 
 
The Rogue trap bar would be an alternative which costs more and has no options for different grips. In return, the finish of Rogue is usually more consistent in quality. 
 
If you want an easy to load trap bar with an inbuilt jacking system and different grips go for the Trap bar from Kabuki strength. This will be top-notch engineering which comes with a price tag to reflect the craftsmanship going into this bar. 
 

Summary for the EZ hex bar 

 
A great addition for your arsenal, but probably get a normal hex bar first.

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