Model: CAP Barbell 100 lb Vinyl Weight Set with bar
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Bought this last time. Product is acceptable for the price, the pins that hold the two halves of the "barbell" feel somewhat unsafe, I wrapped mine in tape. Also the pins aren't great if you want to back squat. Wrap it in a towel or get a foam cover.
As for the box, it was absolute garbage. I picked up one off the rack and the box disintegrated. Picked up a few others and had the same results. Having someone else help you pick it up and put it into the cart is helpful only to have four support points on the box rather than two.
I have had barbells with these same pins in the garage for two decades. No need to worry about longevity, it's a good product
I have over 25 years in the fitness industry and this is a common confusion for those not deep into the gym life.
The type of barbell that you see in a commercial gym setting is termed "Olympic" barbell. Usually 7 ft long, 28mm thick and weighs around 45lbs. Uses weight plates with 2 inch holes.
This item is a "standard" size. Small, shorter, thinner and lighter. Uses 1 inch "standard" plates. Mainly for beginners and small home gyms. Generally you won't find these in commercial gyms except perhaps in a group cardio/weightlifting class. Point is, they really aren't the "standard".
Most likely you are referring to Olympic barbells.
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Will these weights work on a standard bar found in most gyms or does it only work with the bar included? Looking for cheap weights but don't necessarily need the bar...
Will these weights work on a standard bar found in most gyms or does it only work with the bar included? Looking for cheap weights but don't necessarily need the bar...
I have over 25 years in the fitness industry and this is a common confusion for those not deep into the gym life.
The type of barbell that you see in a commercial gym setting is termed "Olympic" barbell. Usually 7 ft long, 28mm thick and weighs around 45lbs. Uses weight plates with 2 inch holes.
This item is a "standard" size. Small, shorter, thinner and lighter. Uses 1 inch "standard" plates. Mainly for beginners and small home gyms. Generally you won't find these in commercial gyms except perhaps in a group cardio/weightlifting class. Point is, they really aren't the "standard".
Most likely you are referring to Olympic barbells.
Bought this last time. Product is acceptable for the price, the pins that hold the two halves of the "barbell" feel somewhat unsafe, I wrapped mine in tape. Also the pins aren't great if you want to back squat. Wrap it in a towel or get a foam cover.
As for the box, it was absolute garbage. I picked up one off the rack and the box disintegrated. Picked up a few others and had the same results. Having someone else help you pick it up and put it into the cart is helpful only to have four support points on the box rather than two.
I just got mine. I thought it was weird to have the two pins sticking out. The instructions says to hammer the pins in til they're flushed. So I went to town and it is wedge in there, not sticking out or anything.
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As for the box, it was absolute garbage. I picked up one off the rack and the box disintegrated. Picked up a few others and had the same results. Having someone else help you pick it up and put it into the cart is helpful only to have four support points on the box rather than two.
The type of barbell that you see in a commercial gym setting is termed "Olympic" barbell. Usually 7 ft long, 28mm thick and weighs around 45lbs. Uses weight plates with 2 inch holes.
This item is a "standard" size. Small, shorter, thinner and lighter. Uses 1 inch "standard" plates. Mainly for beginners and small home gyms. Generally you won't find these in commercial gyms except perhaps in a group cardio/weightlifting class. Point is, they really aren't the "standard".
Most likely you are referring to Olympic barbells.
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Some of the people on Amazon stated how horrible the bar was:
https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbel...B007PX
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There was 4 when I ordered.
I have over 25 years in the fitness industry and this is a common confusion for those not deep into the gym life.
The type of barbell that you see in a commercial gym setting is termed "Olympic" barbell. Usually 7 ft long, 28mm thick and weighs around 45lbs. Uses weight plates with 2 inch holes.
This item is a "standard" size. Small, shorter, thinner and lighter. Uses 1 inch "standard" plates. Mainly for beginners and small home gyms. Generally you won't find these in commercial gyms except perhaps in a group cardio/weightlifting class. Point is, they really aren't the "standard".
Most likely you are referring to Olympic barbells.
funny how BS says the MSRP is $38.76.
https://slickdeals.net/f/14889280-cap-barbell-100-lb-standard-vinyl-weight-set-41-62-in-store-pickup-walmart
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Thank you! For some reason I got several thumbs down. Sheesh.
As for the box, it was absolute garbage. I picked up one off the rack and the box disintegrated. Picked up a few others and had the same results. Having someone else help you pick it up and put it into the cart is helpful only to have four support points on the box rather than two.
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