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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This is a decent deal in the weight shortage climate. Why are they so many pandemic lovers in these threads? So many down votes if anyone mentions what a scam all this is.
This is a decent deal in the weight shortage climate. Why are they so many pandemic lovers in these threads? So many down votes if anyone mentions what a scam all this is.
Agreed. Nice beginner set for someone. Barbell weights are not so much available in this time. This is a decent buy.
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.
After few months usage, the pins come out a little bit. I guess it depends how much you use then
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.
same experience, the pins could go loose after a few weeks and requires some hammer work. I also wrapped it with duck tape. Also I tried adding a bit more weights, so far 140 lbs and no problem.
I got this last month. As another commenter said, I do not trust the bar and pins, so I got one from amazon. The weights are a fantastic price.
Which bar did you order from Amazon. I've had this weight set for about 7 years now but I'm still skeptical about adding more weight. If you found a bar that fits these weights please share the link!!!
Does anyone know what the max weight this bar can hold is? I was thinking of buying 50-100lbs more to add to it, so I could have 150 or 200lbs of weight.
Adding weights have two issues: the endurance of the bar, and the useful length of the bar to hold weight. So far I've been able to do 130+ lbs by adding two extra 7.5lbs weights on each side. Metal weights will be more expensive but thinner.
Adding weights have two issues: the endurance of the bar, and the useful length of the bar to hold weight. So far I've been able to do 130+ lbs by adding two extra 7.5lbs weights on each side. Metal weights will be more expensive but thinner.
Thank you. If it can do 130, then I bet it can do like 150-180ish too which will probably be enough to get me to Black Friday when Dick's 300lbs goes on sale for $150
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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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Agreed. Nice beginner set for someone. Barbell weights are not so much available in this time. This is a decent buy.
After few months usage, the pins come out a little bit. I guess it depends how much you use then
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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.
Which bar did you order from Amazon. I've had this weight set for about 7 years now but I'm still skeptical about adding more weight. If you found a bar that fits these weights please share the link!!!
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