Amazon has CAP Barbell Olympic Trap, Shrug, & Deadlift Bar (Red) on sale for $54.51 Now-> $53.73. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for finding this deal.
Key Features:
For use only with CAP 2 Inch Olympic cast iron plates. NOT for use with Olympic Bumper Plates.
Dimensions are 50" L x 29" W x 14" H; Loadable sleeve length is 9. 5 in; Total assembled weight is 28lb; Suggested Max Weight Capacity 500
Constructed of tubular steel
Incorporated feet protect floors from weights and balances bar while loading and unloading; Medium carbon steel bolts are SAE 429 Grade with a tensile strength of 74,000 PSI and shear strength of 37,000 PSI
Our research indicates that this CAP Barbell Olympic Trap, Shrug, & Deadlift Bar is $36.26 lower (40.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $89.99 at the time of this post.
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About this product:
This has a 4.5 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 5,200 reviews.
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Amazon has CAP Barbell Olympic Trap, Shrug, & Deadlift Bar (Red) on sale for $54.51 Now-> $53.73. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for finding this deal.
Key Features:
For use only with CAP 2 Inch Olympic cast iron plates. NOT for use with Olympic Bumper Plates.
Dimensions are 50" L x 29" W x 14" H; Loadable sleeve length is 9. 5 in; Total assembled weight is 28lb; Suggested Max Weight Capacity 500
Constructed of tubular steel
Incorporated feet protect floors from weights and balances bar while loading and unloading; Medium carbon steel bolts are SAE 429 Grade with a tensile strength of 74,000 PSI and shear strength of 37,000 PSI
Our research indicates that this CAP Barbell Olympic Trap, Shrug, & Deadlift Bar is $36.26 lower (40.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $89.99 at the time of this post.
Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
About this product:
This has a 4.5 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 5,200 reviews.
About this store:
Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
Model: CAP Barbell Olympic Trap Bar, Hex Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar, Red
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That is strange. But anytime 2/3rds of the last 30 reviews are 1 Star we should probably stay away.
I'll never understand how amazon can continue to label something as 4.5 stars when it's clearly not the same item that has been reviewed over the years.
I ordered this and it wouldn't fit my rogue bumper plates. I assume the cast iron plates have a larger bore hole or that tolerances aren't as tight. It felt like a cheap bar - I sent it back the next day.
Guys just read the damn instructions, half of them who buy this are either amateur body builders or just new home gym enthusiasts. I own this bar, I use bumper plates, there are only 3 main issues with it
1. max weight can not exceed 200 if we use bumper plates
2. Lower bar does doesn't have a grip, which makes it harder for any shoulder exercises.
3. Rubber clips takes up a good amount of space on the bar(i understand this has to be there for preventing scratches, better design could have helped.
For what's it's worth it's cheaper than pre pandemic price.. If you are serious about improving your deadlifts and shrugs.. This is definitely a step forward than dumbbells.
This trap bar has a design flaw with bumper plates. The bolts that attach the handle to the bar will rub against a bumper plate or really any other flat plate. The metal bolts will scrap the plates and ruin them. You can only use plates that have an offset side like the traditional CAP cast iron plates.
Look at the photos and notice the bolt heads near the 2" sleeve (part you load the plates on). A few reviewers also posted photos of their damaged bumper plates.
Hmm I wonder what's special about this trap bar that requires the use of cast iron plate instead of regular plate. Quote: ✔ FOR USE ONLY with CAP 2 Inch Olympic cast iron plates. NOT for use with Olympic Bumper Plates.
That is not built well enough to be dropped.
Trap bars are great for not messing up you back though. I've got the all welded CAP version, use with 45lb bumper plates, plus iron.
Been waiting for a good trap bar and this one keeps going on sale. Gonna keep waiting, seems like it's usable but wouldn't want as a long term addition.
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Hmm I wonder what's special about this trap bar that requires the use of cast iron plate instead of regular plate. Quote: ✔ FOR USE ONLY with CAP 2 Inch Olympic cast iron plates. NOT for use with Olympic Bumper Plates.
Possibly shorter sleeves. Might also be the general construction with all what looks like screws vs welding that they just don't want someone bouncing it around and having it snap and cut the crap out of their shins.
That is strange. But anytime 2/3rds of the last 30 reviews are 1 Star we should probably stay away.
I'll never understand how amazon can continue to label something as 4.5 stars when it's clearly not the same item that has been reviewed over the years.
They should have a rolling 12 month average rating
Is there any significant, functional benefit to the open back hex bars?
You can walk right into them instead of step inside first which is nice for loading up stuff like shrugs on the rack without needing to deadlift it up or high step into it. You can also do stuff like heavy lunges or have a safer bail option on deadlifts. beyond that I'm not sure. Although I think it's also a slightly smaller footprint in your home gym which is usually a plus.
You can walk right into them instead of step inside first which is nice for loading up stuff like shrugs on the rack without needing to deadlift it up or high step into it. You can also do stuff like heavy lunges or have a safer bail option on deadlifts. beyond that I'm not sure. Although I think it's also a slightly smaller footprint in your home gym which is usually a plus.
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I'll never understand how amazon can continue to label something as 4.5 stars when it's clearly not the same item that has been reviewed over the years.
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1. max weight can not exceed 200 if we use bumper plates
2. Lower bar does doesn't have a grip, which makes it harder for any shoulder exercises.
3. Rubber clips takes up a good amount of space on the bar(i understand this has to be there for preventing scratches, better design could have helped.
For what's it's worth it's cheaper than pre pandemic price.. If you are serious about improving your deadlifts and shrugs.. This is definitely a step forward than dumbbells.
Key is it's cheaper than pre-pandemic price!
Look at the photos and notice the bolt heads near the 2" sleeve (part you load the plates on). A few reviewers also posted photos of their damaged bumper plates.
BalanceFrom Olympic Bumper Plate Weight Plate with Steel Hub, 45 lbs https://www.walmart.com/ip/152927117
Trap bars are great for not messing up you back though. I've got the all welded CAP version, use with 45lb bumper plates, plus iron.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076JSWWWY/
Was $85 in early 2019.
Trap bars are great for not messing up you back though. I've got the all welded CAP version, use with 45lb bumper plates, plus iron.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076JSWWWY/
Was $85 in early 2019.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fuel-P.../146450911
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I'll never understand how amazon can continue to label something as 4.5 stars when it's clearly not the same item that has been reviewed over the years.
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