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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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.
Also, the price for the shitty dumbells (this same brand) was $18.xx for 40lbs, but that included 2 separate lick collars, 2 smaller bars, who h could increase manufacturing. Also higher demand for dumbells than this shittty ass weird 100lb bar. Who benches 100lbs max. Who Ben he's under 100lbs? Is this for pre-mature teens or the 65+ community? Genuine question. I'm severely fat, I weigh 160lbs,eat pizza everyday, 5'5,play video games and on SD everyday. And I can bench 100lbs ez.
Good for you. Who exactly are you trying to impress?
Good for you. Who exactly are you trying to impress?
a bunch of internet people that are so uneducated about buying gym equipment that they're:
1. buying the lowest end "cheapest" product from Walmart (already the lowest end of all stores in america in terms of brands of products they sell)
2. buying a barbell thats not olympic size
3. buying a set with 100lbs thinking that it is good because every man (that isn't disabled) between the ages of 16 to 65 should be able to bench 100lbs. Yes, even a 65 year old that has never lifted in his life. It shouldn't take more than 2 weeks @ bar only, 50lbs, 75lbs, to get to over 100lbs. 2 weeks. Therefore, no man between those ages should be looking to benchpress with this set.
4. The quality of these weights are garbage.
a bunch of internet people that are so uneducated about buying gym equipment that they're:
1. buying the lowest end "cheapest" product from Walmart (already the lowest end of all stores in america in terms of brands of products they sell)
2. buying a barbell thats not olympic size
3. buying a set with 100lbs thinking that it is good because every man (that isn't disabled) between the ages of 16 to 65 should be able to bench 100lbs. Yes, even a 65 year old that has never lifted in his life. It shouldn't take more than 2 weeks @ bar only, 50lbs, 75lbs, to get to over 100lbs. 2 weeks. Therefore, no man between those ages should be looking to benchpress with this set.
4. The quality of these weights are garbage.
Anyone lifting 100LB on a regular basis is already above average.
Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
Ego lifting is a fools errand. Injure yourself and there go all your "gains".
Anyone lifting 100LB on a regular basis is already above average.
Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
Ego lifting is a fools errand. Injure yourself and there go all your "gains".
I'm confused at what you're talking about. it is 100% not normal for any man aged 16-65 thats not disabled to be able to bench 100lbs. I'd bet my enter salary that i can take the an obese 40 year old, have him practice at 10, 20, 40, 60, 80 for 2 weeks and bench 100lbs in 2 weeks. The average not obese man can bench 100lbs without any prior training. Then he's already outgrown this set.
don't worry about all our gains, getting injured, getting hit by a car, meteor, etc. lets keep it on topic with this 100lb barbell set.
For the price, if you need weights, they are decent. Not the best way to manufacture weights but they work. I would recommend buying a single piece steel bar for any heavier lifts. The two piece bars always worry me.
I got this deal the other day, but had a few of these weights laying around. Not a bad deal at all today when all weight pricing is extremely gouged.
I'm confused at what you're talking about. it is 100% not normal for any man aged 16-65 thats not disabled to be able to bench 100lbs. I'd bet my enter salary that i can take the an obese 40 year old, have him practice at 10, 20, 40, 60, 80 for 2 weeks and bench 100lbs in 2 weeks. The average not obese man can bench 100lbs without any prior training. Then he's already outgrown this set.
don't worry about all our gains, getting injured, getting hit by a car, meteor, etc. lets keep it on topic with this 100lb barbell set.
I never really post on SD but I just have to point out how ridiculously unhelpful and misguided your continued posts in this thread are. Why the heck are you obsessing about high-weight bench press so much when it's just one exercise??
I never really post on SD but I just have to point out how ridiculously unhelpful and misguided your continued posts in this thread are. Why the heck are you obsessing about high-weight bench press so much when it's just one exercise??
Can u tell me what this barbell set is intended for if not for benching? And if someone is using this bar "not for benching" are they benching with something else and this is a secondary bar?
Can u tell me what this barbell set is intended for if not for benching? And if someone is using this bar "not for benching" are they benching with something else and this is a secondary bar?
I'm presuming you didn't click my link? Plenty of people don't bench press heavy, not everyone uses weights to bulk up.
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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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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.
Also, the price for the shitty dumbells (this same brand) was $18.xx for 40lbs, but that included 2 separate lick collars, 2 smaller bars, who h could increase manufacturing. Also higher demand for dumbells than this shittty ass weird 100lb bar. Who benches 100lbs max. Who Ben he's under 100lbs? Is this for pre-mature teens or the 65+ community? Genuine question. I'm severely fat, I weigh 160lbs,eat pizza everyday, 5'5,play video games and on SD everyday. And I can bench 100lbs ez.
Something along those lines....
Exercise Physiologist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Corporate Wellness Director, semi-retired competitive bodybuilder.
Basically, an old gymrat.
1. buying the lowest end "cheapest" product from Walmart (already the lowest end of all stores in america in terms of brands of products they sell)
2. buying a barbell thats not olympic size
3. buying a set with 100lbs thinking that it is good because every man (that isn't disabled) between the ages of 16 to 65 should be able to bench 100lbs. Yes, even a 65 year old that has never lifted in his life. It shouldn't take more than 2 weeks @ bar only, 50lbs, 75lbs, to get to over 100lbs. 2 weeks. Therefore, no man between those ages should be looking to benchpress with this set.
4. The quality of these weights are garbage.
1. buying the lowest end "cheapest" product from Walmart (already the lowest end of all stores in america in terms of brands of products they sell)
2. buying a barbell thats not olympic size
3. buying a set with 100lbs thinking that it is good because every man (that isn't disabled) between the ages of 16 to 65 should be able to bench 100lbs. Yes, even a 65 year old that has never lifted in his life. It shouldn't take more than 2 weeks @ bar only, 50lbs, 75lbs, to get to over 100lbs. 2 weeks. Therefore, no man between those ages should be looking to benchpress with this set.
4. The quality of these weights are garbage.
Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
Ego lifting is a fools errand. Injure yourself and there go all your "gains".
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Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
Ego lifting is a fools errand. Injure yourself and there go all your "gains".
don't worry about all our gains, getting injured, getting hit by a car, meteor, etc. lets keep it on topic with this 100lb barbell set.
I got this deal the other day, but had a few of these weights laying around. Not a bad deal at all today when all weight pricing is extremely gouged.
I'm confused at what you're talking about. it is 100% not normal for any man aged 16-65 thats not disabled to be able to bench 100lbs. I'd bet my enter salary that i can take the an obese 40 year old, have him practice at 10, 20, 40, 60, 80 for 2 weeks and bench 100lbs in 2 weeks. The average not obese man can bench 100lbs without any prior training. Then he's already outgrown this set.
don't worry about all our gains, getting injured, getting hit by a car, meteor, etc. lets keep it on topic with this 100lb barbell set.
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Can u tell me what this barbell set is intended for if not for benching? And if someone is using this bar "not for benching" are they benching with something else and this is a secondary bar?
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