💪 Trap Bars & Squat Handles Considerations

Reinvent Your Shrug & Squat Workouts

Traditional barbell shrugs and squats can be uncomfortable, awkward, and tough on the spine and joints. That’s why Shrug Pro and EZ Squat Handles are designed to give you a safer, more comfortable attachment to weights. Whether you’re chasing bigger traps, stronger legs, or a versatile barbell alternative, here are some thoughts on other options.

🔑 Why Choose Shrug Pro or EZ Squat handle?

• Ergonomic Grip: Neutral palms facing body handles reduce wrist and shoulder strain on EZ Squat handles. While Shrug Pro allows for palms facing body angles.

• Centered Load: Keeps weight close to your body center for safer exercise mechanics on the lower back.

• Versatility: Shrug Pro is perfect for shrug exercises, trap workouts, and Farmers Walks for legs. As are Ez Squats which can target Glutes, Quads, and Adductors with expert precision.

• Barbell Shrug Alternatives: Allows you to train heavy without the thigh chaffing and discomfort of an Olympic Barbell.

🚀 Workout Shrugs Made Simple

Our Shrug Pro Handles make shrugs safer and far more effective than barbells and even Hex Bars.

• Target traps like a pro during shrugs workouts with body hugging unilateral handles. That serve double duty as Olympic Weight Plate holders for exercise.

• Build bulldog traps with single arm targeting that maximizes upward shoulder range of exercise motion.

• Perform multiple trapezius exercise hand angles that hex bar shrugs lack. All without the need to load a heavy hex bar and clear it from floor for exercise.

🏋️♂️ Beyond Shrugs – EZ Squat Deadlifts for Leg Workouts 

Squats are not the only essential legs workout to build overall size and strength. There also hands on bar deadlifts. But those can be a real pain in the spine if not performed 100%. As in low spine arched and locked in place. At all points during clearing of weight, exercise, and landing of loads!

• A trap bar squat alternative for lifters who want easier to load and safer leg training. That keeps the weight much closer to body center, and away from lumbar trauma.

• A deadlift variation tool that reduces lower back stress while simultaneously targeting leg muscles with bodybuilder precision.

• A versatile piece of gym equipment for legs that makes Deadlift style, wide squat workouts far more efficient than other barbell squat alternatives.

🔒 Built for Strength & Durability

• Commercial grade Heavy-duty steel construction for lifelong performance.

• Comfortable and robust rubberized handles for super secure grip.

• Compatible with Olympic plates for serious loading of up to six 45lb. weight Plates.

Featured in This Collection

• Shrug Pro Handles – The ultimate barbell shrug alternative.

• Shrug Pro Weight Plate Holders – Perfect for shrugs workouts and heavy trap-focused training.

• Ez Squat Handles – A hybrid handles tool for Wide Squats, and Deadlifts.

🏆 Train Smarter, Build Bigger Traps

If you’re serious about shrug exercises and trap development, these Shrug Handles are the ultimate upgrade. Say goodbye to awkward barbell shrugs and hello to comfort, control, trap isolation, and balanced growth.

👉 Explore the Ez Squat and Deadlift Handles below to take leg training to the next level of safety and efficiency.

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🏋️♂️ EZ SQUAT™ Collection – Smarter Squat Alternatives

Barbell Squats Rule… But Not for Everyone

For many lifters, the barbell squat is king. But if direct bar to spinal loads isn’t cool with you, take heart—there’s a better way. The EZ SQUAT™ Weight Plate is a faster, safer, and more comfortable alternative to traditional squats and deadlifts.

🔑 What Makes EZ SQUAT Different?

• Patented Handles: Release when lowered to add or remove plates, then lock securely when raised.

• Centered Load Positioning: Unlike common barbell leg exercises, EZ SQUAT keeps weight close to your body’s center—off your spine, shins, and thighs.

• Targeted Training: Maximizes applied weight effectiveness while laser-focusing on legs and glutes.

• Unintimidating & Simple: Easy to use, easy to teach, and perfect for athletes of all levels.

• Affordable Investment: An economical price tag makes it the smart choice for anyone serious about leg day or home gym equipment.

💡 Versatility Beyond Squats

The EZ SQUAT base can be paired with the optional Dual Mode Dumbbell Hook / Weight Plate Loader, allowing you to:

• Load dip belts for weighted dips and squats.

• Expand your training arsenal with extra versatility.

• Transform your gym setup into a multi-function squat machine and deadlift bar alternative.

📖 How to Use EZ SQUAT

1. Lower handles and remove assembly from base.

2. Place desired Olympic plates (up to six, max 270 lbs) onto the base shaft.

3. With handles pointing downward, reattach assembly to the base.

4. Position body directly over unit, feet wider than shoulder width, toes angled slightly outward.

5. Squat down, grasp EZ SQUAT handles, keep head up, chest out, and lower back arched and locked in for duration of set repetitions.

6. From squat position with legs bent at 90 degrees, drive body upward vigorously with legs. To just short of a straight leg's stance at top of movement. Then lower buttocks towards floor slowly taking 3-4 seconds to reach bottom. Then repeat for 10-15 repetitions and 2-4 sets. While using as much weight as safely possible without comprimising good squat body mechanics. 

Note: for the vertically challenged in order to achieve maximum range of motion, combine EZ SQUAT with elevated step platforms to stand upon during exercise.

🏆 Why Choose EZ SQUAT Over Barbells?

• Barbell Squat Alternative: Train heavy without spinal compression and skin abrasion. With loads centered much closer to body center for maximum lumbar safety.

• Trap Bar Squat Alternative:  Ez Squat Handle provide for safer, more natural body mechanics. As legs are not contained within the Trap Bar Hex Bar. Easier to load/unload as well.

• Ez Squat Handles for Olympic weight Plates: Ergonomic grips with “Sure Hold” rubber for comfort and control. As well handles enable super-fast and easy weight changes

• Gym Equipment for Legs: Purpose-built for squats, deadlifts, and dips when equipped with optional Dual Mode. Plus, an Ez Dip Belt, Squat Belt, and Pull Up Weight Belt

🔒 Built to Last

EZ SQUAT comes with a lifetime replacement warranty, ensuring your investment is protected for years of training.

👉 Explore the full EZ SQUAT Collection below and upgrade your leg day with the ultimate squat attachment handles. Available in both Dumbbell and Olympic Weight Plate versions to suit any gym environment.