CAP Barbell2-Inch Olympic 7 ft Barbell Bars | Multiple Options

I’ve been using this CAP 7-foot Olympic bar for a few weeks now, and it’s been awesome. The knurling is just how I like it—not too sharp, but enough grip to feel secure during heavy lifts. It works well for everything from squats and deadlifts to bench press and overhead work.While this isn’t a curl bar, I do have one from CAP as well, and I’ve had a great experience with both. They seem to know what they’re doing when it comes to budget-friendly gear that still performs.The functionality is great overall—no issues at all during my lifts. It’s sturdy, doesn’t flex under heavier weights, and the spin on the sleeves is smoother than I expected at this price point. That’s been helpful for power cleans and other dynamic lifts.Also, the chrome finish has held up well, and I haven’t seen any signs of rust so far, even in my garage where humidity can be an issue. That rust resistance is a big plus.If you’re building a home gym or just want a solid, dependable bar without spending a fortune, this one is definitely worth picking up. Would buy again!

Beautiful bar, official size and weight. I like the grip patterns on this bar. It helps me maintain even hand placement. Great product and shipped out fast.

From the moment I unboxed my CAP barbell, I knew I had made the right choice. The build quality is simply unparalleled; it's evident that CAP has put a great deal of thought and expertise into crafting this piece of equipment. The barbell feels sturdy and well-balanced in my hands, providing a solid grip that inspires confidence during my lifts.What truly sets this barbell apart is its remarkable durability. I've been using it extensively for both heavy deadlifts and high-rep training sessions, and it shows no signs of wear and tear. The knurling is perfectly designed, offering just the right amount of grip without being overly abrasive on my hands.Another aspect I greatly appreciate is the barbell's versatility. It fits seamlessly into my workout routine, whether I'm focusing on powerlifting, Olympic lifts, or general conditioning. The smooth rotation of the sleeves has been a game-changer, ensuring efficient and safe execution of my lifts.Customer service from CAP was also top-notch. They were helpful and responsive, ensuring that my barbell arrived promptly and in perfect condition. It's clear that CAP values its customers and stands behind the quality of its products.In conclusion, the CAP barbell has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. It offers professional-grade quality, exceptional durability, and versatility, all at a very reasonable price point. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just beginning your fitness journey, I highly recommend this barbell. It's an investment in your training that you won't regret.

So if you're trying to decide on one of the 86inch chrome barbells this review is for you. The only important difference I can detect among the chrome barbell options is that only one of the chrome bars (classic chrome) correctly weighs 45lbs... the other 2 weigh around 34lbs. I didn't notice this while ordering and it was not until I weighed the bar I received that I realized it only weighed 33lbs. Since the weight was advertised I accept that it was my fault for not noticing it before ordering which is why I am still giving 5 stars.For the 86" barbells the 3 advertised options are Classic chrome 45lbs, Basic chrome 34.55lbs (33lbs when I weighed it) and traditional chrome 35.02 lbs. I cannot see how the Traditional chrome bar differs from Basic chrome other than a negligible difference of 1/2 a lb in the advertised weight of the bars. As I mentioned before, at the time I ordered I didn't even notice the discrepancy in the weight of the 3 bars so I just bought the cheapest one not because I'm cheap but because of a previous experience.This is not my first rodeo purchasing a barbell on amazon. The first CAP barbell I "purchased" was done so inadvertently and it was a huge disappointment because I ordered an expensive hulk fit black bar and the seller shipped an extremely low quality VERY rusty CAP black bar instead. Since I could afford to take the loss I didn't return that bar because I was certain they would just ship it to some other customer and I didn't want to enable the process of the seller trying to rip off anyone else with that terrible rusty black bar. After I got rid of that bar I decided to just cheap out and directly purchase a chrome CAP Barbell to "scratch the training itch" until I could find a more idiot proof way to purchase a black bar. (I did btw it's a company called fringesport and the bar is called fringesport wonder bar- google it). So anyway as I was explaining... during the amazon order process I noticed the options to purchase Basic Chrome or Traditional Chrome and apart from the price and a negligible weight 1/2lb weight difference, I still don't see any difference in the description of both bars. Since I had been ripped off before I assumed that "Basic chrome" really meant "rusty" chrome and "Traditional chrome" meant proper shiny chrome.... SO.... AGAIN.... as I mentioned previously, I had been ripped off before so I decided it wasn't worth risking the purchase of the Traditional Chrome and then getting shipped the Basic "assumed to be rusty" chrome so I decided to throw caution to the wind and order the Basic "maybe rusty" chrome from the outset and save some money.As it turns out the quality of the basic chrome barbell I received is absolutely flawless (almost beautiful) and I can't help but wonder if they shipped me the "traditional chrome" version in error. Either way I am pleasantly surprised at the quality of this bar for the ridiculously low price of only 60 bucks. The way I see it if this is the actual quality of the basic chrome barbell then it's pointless to even see what the "Traditional chrome" version looks like. In my humble opinion your choices are Basic Chrome with the huge savings benefit if you're willing to suffer the consequence of the Basic chrome bar being about 12lbs lighter than it should be or go with option 2 and order the Classic chrome which is advertised to weigh the correct 45lbs (and hope they don't still rip you off and ship the basic chrome one instead lol). If you were my personal friend and you asked me directly which one of these barbells you should really buy, my genuine advice from the heart would be to spend a bit more money and order the Fringesport Wonder Bar. There is nothing on amazon that will even come close to the quality of that bar for its price.

[Update] I liked this bar so much I purchased another one. The bar luckily arrived in good shape even though both ends of the long box it was packaged in were damaged and completely open. When I picked up the box, the bar fell out of the box on my driveway. Making both ends of the box stronger and more secure are needed so the bar stays in the box.This Olympic bar is pretty well built. For most people this bar will be a nice addition to your home gym. It is well balanced, can hold plenty of weight, has good knurling, and smooth rotating sleeves. A competitive lifter, or someone that needs a bar to hold super heavy weights, will want a different bar that is made to handle heavier poundages and can take a lot of abuse. For me, this bar is plenty strong for the weights I use. The price of this bar is awesome and will work great for most people. The bar was packaged well in a long cardboard box.

On the cheaper side of barbells but I'm no power lifter and only need it for its basic function, works great imo. I just wish the knurling was more grippy but overall a good buy for the price.