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Olympic Rickshaw U Barbell
Olympic Rickshaw / U-Barbell The farmer carry bar done properly. The open U-frame design puts load at your sides — not in your hands. Carry heavier, carry longer, and train move...
Olympic Rickshaw / U-Barbell
The farmer carry bar done properly. The open U-frame design puts load at your sides — not in your hands. Carry heavier, carry longer, and train movements that actually transfer to the field, the platform, and real life.
Open U-Frame | Dual Handle Heights | Chrome Finish | Australian Stock — Ships from Brisbane | Free Shipping AU
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bar weight | 27 kg* |
| Load rating | 250 kg* |
| Sleeve diameter | 50 mm (Olympic standard) |
| Handle positions | Dual height (low + high) |
| Grip type | Neutral parallel U-frame handles |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Plate compatibility | Olympic plates (50mm bore) |
*Reference specification — confirm exact weight and load rating with our team before bulk/commercial order.
Why the Rickshaw Bar
Like a Trap Bar — But Different
The trap bar puts you inside a fixed frame. The Rickshaw's open U-frame lets you step through, perform Bulgarian squats, hinge freely, and execute farmer walks without the closed geometry getting in the way. More movements, same strength stimulus.
Carry More, Carry Longer
Standard farmer-carry handles cap your load at whatever your grip can hold. The Rickshaw frame transfers the weight to your frame — not your fingers. Load it heavier than you'd ever manage with open handles, and focus on carry mechanics instead of grip survival.
Dual Handle Heights
Two handle-height positions let you change the demand without changing the weight. Lower handles increase range of motion and hip-hinge emphasis. Higher handles suit taller athletes and reduce knee-clearance issues. One bar, two setups.
Who It Is For
Strongman & Functional Athletes
The Rickshaw is a staple of strongman training. If your athletes compete or train strongman movements, this is a necessary piece. The open frame also makes it directly relevant for functional-fitness competitions that include loaded-carry events.
Conditioning-Focused Gyms
Loaded carries are one of the highest-value conditioning tools available — they build grip, core stability, and aerobic capacity simultaneously. The Rickshaw makes them programmable, progressive, and accessible for a wider range of athletes than open handles allow.
Military & First Responder Training
Carry capacity is a direct physical requirement for defence and emergency services. The Rickshaw allows progressive, measurable training of the exact movement pattern that matters operationally — with loads that reflect real-world demands.
Pairs with: Bumper Plates | Vertical Barbell Rack | Full Fit-Outs