Reddit Reddit reviews CAP Olympic Hex Bar, Trap Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar, Zinc Plated High Hex Bar

We found 10 Reddit comments about CAP Olympic Hex Bar, Trap Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar, Zinc Plated High Hex Bar. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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CAP Olympic Hex Bar, Trap Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar, Zinc Plated High Hex Bar
Specs: Bar Dimensions: 56 Inches Length x 24 Inches Width x 5 Inches Height; Bar Weight: 52 Pound; Weight Capacity: 750 PoundQuality: Made of Zinc Plated 25 Millimeter Solid SteelROOMY: 25 inches between grip handlesFEATURES: Combines raised and flush neutral gripsPRO: For use with Olympic plates; Places a lighter load on the lumbar spine and is especially advantageous for those with lower back pain or discomfort
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10 Reddit comments about CAP Olympic Hex Bar, Trap Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar, Zinc Plated High Hex Bar:

u/flownasty · 5 pointsr/homegym

Suh from Waterloo.

So when I was building my homegym I was also debating the fitness depot stuff - went to the actual store and jiggled/empty bar squatted out of that squat stand and a few of the racks. The squat stand was 'okay' at best. If you were set on fitnessdepot (for $$ reasons) I would pick this rack instead:

http://www.fitnessdepot.ca/H11OTO1027676/strength/strength-equipment/power-racks-smith-machines/northern-lights-power-rack-full-cage-nlpowrbund.html#.WTxaemjyuUk

It felt surprisingly solid but sadly I cannot give you a real review since I didn't actually put weight onto it and obviously didn't use it for any length of time. However for the price it did seem usable. I am only 165 pounds though so you might want to give it a jiggle yourself.

Also I'd advise checking out the 2x3" hole spacings on their other racks. Some of the attachments like the lat-pulldown were surprisingly functional but they only fit certain racks.

The squat stand just wasn't as robust and I want to feel safe while I'm working out. The footprint of that rack versus the squat stand is also not that different which surprised me.

As for the hex bar, my neighbor has the exact same bar and it's only 'okay' as well. If I was buying one for my home gym I would probably get this one from Cap on amazon.ca:
https://www.amazon.ca/Cap-Barbell-Olympic-2-Inch-Combo/dp/B004X1674A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497128109&sr=8-2&keywords=cap+barbell+hex

I don't really have a strong opinion of the hex bars but since you are taller you might want to go with the hex bar that has higher handles. The fitnessdepot hex bar does the job for us because:

  1. neighbor is 6'2" and handles are nice and high
  2. we have more bumper plates than iron plates and the sleeves are decently long

    So something to consider for yourself.

    Hope this helps
u/misterjolly1 · 2 pointsr/Weakpots

I bought this one a couple weeks ago. It's not the bestest bar in the world, but it's solid, and still showing up to me as on sale. If you're not looking for top-of-the-line type stuff, it's got my vote of approval.

u/Jamieson22 · 2 pointsr/homegym

I just ordered this CAP one, which holds 750lb:
https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Olympic-2-Inch-Combo/dp/B004X1674A
I bought it as the $149.99 package that includes the weight tree (which I wanted anyways) and the barbell spring clip collars (which I don't need) as the price was right.

u/JoeMarron · 2 pointsr/gainit

Wow, great job man! 30 lbs in 3 months is crazy, doesn't look like your body fat changed that much. Your before looks very similar to what I look like now, plus I'm only an inch taller than you. I would be very pleased if I looked like you at 190. I plan to bulk to around 200 then recomp forever, I think I'll be happy enough with my physique to take it slow from then on.

If you want to do more lower body work you could always buy one of these. That's not as long as an olympic bar so you'll save space. I wouldn't worry about changing anything upper body related, what you have now is just as good as any barbell exercise. Keep up the good work man!

u/DudeGuyMan42 · 2 pointsr/weightroom

Anyone have any experience with this bar? Really want a trap bar and can't afford a pricier one right now.

u/pyrosive · 1 pointr/homegym

This is the one that I have. It's going for $108 (so ~$40 more) but it has a 750lb capacity and high/low hand positions.
Just another option in case you want to spend a bit more

u/DrTommyNotMD · 1 pointr/Fitness

Is there an easy way to load a hex bar? It's such a struggle to put plates on and off of this even when I'm only loading like 250-275.

u/Chron_X · 1 pointr/homegym

I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Olympic-2-Inch-Combo/dp/B004X1674A

I maxed it out on Rogue echo bumpers at 360 pounds, and went back to standard barbell deadlifts exclusively. Im not sure what movements you'll be doing, but if it's hex bar deadlifts, you'll probably need to buy something else if you're near that weight range or inspiring to surpass it.

u/Not4Reel · 1 pointr/homegym

I got one of these hex bars from Amazon and made me excited for leg day http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004X1674A/ref=pd_luc_rh_bxgy_01_04_t_img_lh?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

u/rg3-sus · 1 pointr/MMA

https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Olympic-2-Inch-Combo/dp/B004X1674A/ref=sr_1_1?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1485328485&sr=1-1&keywords=trap+bar