Speciality bars — trap bars and tricep bars

Pro Gym Essentials stocks 3 speciality Olympic bars for UK home and commercial gyms, from £132 to £336. All take standard 50mm Olympic plates and work with any standard rack or platform. Free UK delivery on orders of £250 or more.

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JORDAN Steel Series Tricep Olympic Bar £132.00
JORDAN Steel Series Hex (Trap) Bar £228.00
JORDAN Half Hex Trap Bar £336.00

Why buy a trap bar?

A hex or trap bar puts you inside the bar rather than behind it, so the load sits in line with your body instead of in front of it. That shifts a deadlift toward the quads, keeps the spine in a more upright position, and makes it the single most forgiving way to pull heavy weight — which is why trap bars are standard in athletic development and rehabilitation settings, not just powerlifting gyms.

  • JORDAN Steel Series Hex (Trap) Bar — £228.00. The full closed hexagon. You step into the frame. The standard choice for deadlifts, shrugs, farmer’s carries and jump work.
  • JORDAN Half Hex Trap Bar — £336.00. Open at one end, so you can walk in and out of it rather than stepping over the frame, and it can be loaded and racked from a standard rack. Worth the extra £108 if the bar will live in a rack or be used by many people in sequence.

Why buy a tricep bar?

The JORDAN Steel Series Tricep Olympic Bar at £132.00 uses parallel neutral grips inside a closed frame. It takes the wrist strain out of skull crushers, close-grip presses and tricep extensions — the movements where a straight bar most often forces people to stop early because of their wrists rather than their arms.

Delivery

All three bars are priced under £250, so a bar ordered on its own carries a flat £20 UK delivery charge. Ordering alongside plates, collars or a bench takes the order past £250 and delivery becomes free. Dispatch within 5 working days, tracking emailed within 24 hours of dispatch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs – Specialty Bars

What are specialty bars?

Specialty bars are alternative barbells designed for specific exercises, comfort, or support. They’re perfect for enhancing home gym training and are also widely used in commercial gym settings.

Why should I use a specialty bar in my home gym?

Specialty bars like trap bars, safety squat bars, and multi-grip Swiss bars allow you to train smarter at home by reducing joint strain, improving form, and adding exercise variety—all in a compact format.

What types of specialty bars do you sell?

At Pro Gym Essentials, we stock a wide selection of bars including EZ curl bars, cambered bars, safety squat bars, and hex bars from premium brands like Jordan Fitness and MYO Strength—ideal for home and commercial use.

Are specialty bars suitable for beginners training at home?

Yes. Many specialty bars are actually more beginner-friendly than traditional Olympic bars. For example, trap bars keep the weight centered for safer deadlifts, and curl bars are easier on the wrists.

Will specialty bars fit in my existing home rack?

Most of our specialty bars are compatible with standard power racks or squat stands. Always check dimensions if you're working with a smaller setup at home.

Are these bars compatible with Olympic plates?

Yes, nearly all our specialty bars feature 2-inch sleeves, making them compatible with standard Olympic weight plates—whether you're lifting at home or in a commercial facility.

Do specialty bars save space?

Yes. Some bars, like the EZ curl bar or Swiss bar, are shorter and require less room to store—making them excellent for compact home gyms.

Can I use these bars in a commercial setting too?

Definitely. All our specialty bars are commercial-grade, built to handle high-volume training environments, but they're also perfect for serious home users looking for professional-quality equipment.

What kinds of exercises can I do with specialty bars?

You can perform deadlifts, squats, presses, rows, curls, and tricep extensions with greater comfort and variety. Specialty bars are a great way to target muscles differently and prevent overuse injuries.

Need help choosing the right bar for your home gym?

We’re here to help! Contact Pro Gym Essentials and our expert team will recommend the best specialty bar to match your space, training goals, and current equipment.

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