Reddit reviews CAP Barbell 7-Foot Olympic Bar, Black
We found 2 Reddit comments about CAP Barbell 7-Foot Olympic Bar, Black. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
✔️CONSTRUCTION – Made from solid cold rolled steel with a black oxide finish; Accommodates Olympic weight plates (with 2-inch center hole); Does not include collars✔️SPECS – Measures 2185mm in length; Shaft length of 51.75”; Loadable sleeve length of 15.3”; Handgrip diameter of 30mm; 54,000 PSI tensile strength steel; Weighs 16KG; Center knurl 4.75”✔️FEAUTRES – Medium-depth knurling and center knurling for a secure grip; Rotating sleeves with bushings to reduce pressure on forearms; 30-day warranty*✔️VERSATILE – Get a full body workout or target specific muscle groups; Great for powerlifting and Olympic lifting technique building. CAP weight bar has a capacity of 500 Pounds✔️TRUST – Trust experience; CAP has been a pioneer in the fitness industry for over 30 years and has locations worldwide; Chances are, if you have ever worked out before you have used a CAP product.
I'm not sure which barbells have a limit below 300lb, I haven't seen one at least. Even the Dick's Sporting Goods cheap one that is terrible is 300lb. Are you sure buying the one you picked is a good idea? There's several on Amazon for decent prices with 500+ limits.
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Here's one for $140ish.
Here's a 6ft bar for $65 with a 500lb capacity.
One for $110 with a 600lb capacity.
This one has a 250lb capacity for $31 but it seems like garbage. It's a standard and seems like it may last a year at most. I had a similar bar once and it did not last. Plus the weight of the bar itself is low.
Here's one for $70s for a 7ft Olympic.
And you could probably find some decent prices on Craigslist or FB Marketplace. I got a Matt Chan bar for like $100 through craigslist.
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You could check out /r/homegym for more suggestions. A common one is the Dick's Sporting Goods 300lb set though I warn you that the bar isn't great. I bought two sets for the decent and cheap weights and gave one of the bars to a friend. I used the other for a year and now it is a beater bar. Good deal for a bar and weights for cheap.
Looks like these two fit the bill
https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Olympic-2-Inch-Chrome/dp/B002OOYINA/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1520871626&sr=8-9&keywords=CAP%2Bbarbell%2B2%22&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Olympic-Bar-Black/dp/B018AERM4O/ref=sr_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1520872024&sr=8-35&keywords=CAP+barbell+2%22
I can even buy a 1 year protection plan for just a buck