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CAP Barbell The Beast (New Version) - Black/Chrome, No Center Knurl

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  • Specs - 110, 000 Psi tensile strength Japanese cold rolled steel; 15 Inch loadable sleeve length; The shaft length (inside length between the sleeves) is 51; 5 inches; Handgrip diameter 28; 5 millimeter; 5 year
  • Construction: Built from solid cold rolled steel with a black phosphate finish; Used for training, this bar measures 2185 millimeter in length and weighs 20 kilogram (44 pounds); For commercial or home use
  • Features – The sleeves are designed with snap clips and the bar features medium depth diamond knurling for a secure grip when lifting heavy; Built to accommodate any 2 inch Olympic plates; No center knurl
  • Durable: Original bar is made of steel, black oxide finish and polished steel sleeves; Color bars are ace coated in red, blue, purple or pink & have UV stable acrylic clear coat with metallic flake; Green and orange bar have same quality with matte finish
  • Trust: Trust experience; CAP has been a pioneer in the fitness industry for over 30 years and has locations worldwide; Chances are, if you have ever worked out before you have used a CAP product

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Olympic Bar Lifting

CAP 7-Foot Olympic Bar for Weightlifting and Power Lifting | Various Specialty Bars

We offer a variety of specialty bars for Olympic and Power Lifting. No matter what your needs are for weightlifting, we have a bar that will suit your needs! These bars are crafted with high-quality materials and finished in durable coatings to provide a long-lasting barbell that offers exceptional performance. Made to accommodate weight plates with a 2-inch center hole, also known as Olympic Weights.

SPECIALTY BAR FEATURES

The Beast Olympic Barbell

The Boss Olympic Bar

The Rebel Olympic Bar

THE BEAST

The Beast Olympic Bar by CAP Barbell measures 2185mm in length and is designed to take on super heavy workloads and is a top choice for professional weightlifters and club owners. Precision engineered for balance and long-lasting performance, this bar features 110,000 PSI tensile strength cold rolled Japanese steel. The medium-depth diamond knurled handgrips are 30mm in diameter and are designed for a tight, non-slip grip when lifting. The sleeves with bushings are designed to swivel to reduce pressure on the wrists and forearms and have a 15-inch loadable sleeve length, providing ample room to load your weights (with 2-inch center hole). The shaft (length between the sleeves) is 51.5-inches in length and will fit on Olympic benches and racks/cages. Designed with no center knurl, this bar is ideal for Olympic weightlifters that are perfecting their squats, deadlifts, and bench presses.

THE BOSS

The CAP Barbell “The Boss” Silver Zinc Weight Lifting Olympic Bar measures 2185 mm in length and is constructed from high-quality solid cold rolled Japanese steel with a durable bright silver zinc finish or black phosphate finish for a long-lasting, high-performance bar that can handle the most grueling workouts. Constructed with 132,000 PSI tensile strength steel, a weight of 20 kilograms, and a 28.5 mm handgrip diameter, this bar is made for performing snatches and clean and jerks. This bar is a top pick for Olympic lifters and commercial gyms. The Boss is available in THREE styles. If you are a power lifter, then The Boss with a center knurl is the right fit, whereas The Boss without a center knurl is ideal for Olympic lifters.

THE REBEL

The Rebel Olympic Bar from CAP is the top choice for home gyms, commercial gyms, club owners, and powerlifters. Designed a comfortable center knurl, and medium-depth diamond knurling, this bar is ideal for squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. The 190,000 PSI tensile strength steel combined with the rotating sleeves with bushings makes this bar a durable, long-lasting, high-performing barbell that also helps reduce the pressure in the wrists and forearms when going heavy. The 15-inch loadable sleeve length allows ample room to fit Olympic weight plates and bumper plates. Weighing in at 20KG (44LB) with a 28.5mm handgrip diameter, this barbell meets the specifications for Olympic weightlifting training. The length of this bar is 2185mm.

SPECIALTY BAR FEATURES

The Master Olympic Bar

The Warrior Olympic Bar

Rotating Sleeves

THE MASTER

The CAP Barbell needle bearing bar is designed to take on super heavy workloads and is the top choice for professional weightlifters and club owners. If you're looking for the best, this is it. Precision engineered for balance and long-lasting performance with a 190,000 PSI tensile strength steel, this bar is perfect for Olympic & Power lifting & Cross training. The 5 needle bearings in each sleeve, allows it to swivel at the most delicate touch, prohibiting the bar from warping and reduces pressure on the wrists and forearms. The zinc finish prevents the bar from oxidizing & requires less maintenance than bars coated in chrome or black oxide. This bar features a 28mm shaft diameter with 120mm of center knurling and knurling on the sides; The sleeves have a 16” loadable sleeve length to allow plenty of room for your bumper plates or Olympic plates to fit.

THE WARRIOR

The CAP Barbell Warrior Bar is designed to take on super heavy loads for Olympic lifting, powerlifting, and cross training. This bar is a top choice for professional weightlifters and club owners. If you’re looking for a serious Olympic barbell, this is it. Made with high-quality cold rolled solid steel for durable, long-lasting performance and a hard chrome finish prevent the bar from oxidizing. The Warrior bar features 230,000 PSI tensile strength steel and easily handles extreme weight. 2 x 10 pin needle bearings and 2 over-sized oil-impregnated bushings provide an extremely smooth spin and prevent the bar from warping. The 16.35” loadable sleeve length allows ample room to fit Olympic weights or Olympic Bumper weights when going heavy. This bar weighs 20KG (standard 44 LB)and has the shaft diameter of 28mm. This Olympic barbell will fight by your side day in and day out and will muscle through the most grueling workouts.

ROTATING SLEEVES

The sleeves are designed with bushings for a smooth spin. This prevents the bar from warping and reduces pressure on the wrists and forearms when going heavy. Each Olympic bar features ample loadable sleeve length to load your Olympic weights.

Every bar has medium-depth diamond knurling to offer a secure, tight non-slip grip when lifting, so there's no need to worry about the bar slipping out of your hands while exercising.

The durable coating on each bar helps to prevent the bar from rusting and requires less maintenance.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
4,458 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sturdiness, quality, value, grip, and spin of the barbell. For example, they mention it's solid, doesn't flex appreciably, and can handle heavy weights. That said, they say it'll be a good compromise between value and function. Customers are also impresseded with the knurling, saying it'd be able to grip well. As for the sleeves, they're happy with the smooth bearings and the grooves on them that help keep the weights in place.

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398 customers mention375 positive23 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the barbell. They mention that it's solid, doesn't flex appreciably, and feels very stable. It can handle heavy weights, and looks like good quality. The bar is fairly rigid, and the knurling is perfect. The coating is excellent quality, and it can support more than the weight that they need it to.

"...The exceptional knurling, appropriate weight, impressive build quality, and reasonable price make it a top-tier product in the world of barbells...." Read more

"...The bar is a beautiful piece of metal. The whole thing is machined extremely well for only being the price they are asking for it...." Read more

"...know how accurate that rating is but I don't doubt this bar can handle very heavy weight and can take abuse...." Read more

"I've been using this bar for a while now and it's been holding up very well...." Read more

301 customers mention289 positive12 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the barbell. They mention that it's a good bar, excellent, beefy, and a solid addition to any home gym. Some say that it is not a bad beginner bar and that it has a knurl that makes it an ideal bar for the average user as well as the avid weightlifter.

"...barbell's construction and long-lasting nature make it a valuable addition to any home or commercial gym...." Read more

"...When it came, I can say it looked like a very nice bar, perfectly straight, with aggressive and center knurling...." Read more

"First of all, this is a great barbell and I’m getting a ton of use from it. I do want to address the packaging since it was very cheap...." Read more

"This barbell is awesome! Even though this is one of their cheaper barbells the overall quality is really nice...." Read more

280 customers mention269 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the barbell. They say it's a high quality bar for the price, and a good compromise between value and function. Some customers also mention that the bar is relatively cheap.

"...I believe it offers excellent value for the price paid.Versatility: This Olympic barbell's versatility is worth mentioning as well...." Read more

"...is very comparable to higher priced bars out there and a much better value for the price. So what else do I have to say about this bar......" Read more

"Good looking and cheap 1000lb barbell!" Read more

"...wanted: aggressive knurling, including center knurling, and at a reasonable price...." Read more

135 customers mention113 positive22 negative

Customers like the grip of the barbell. They mention that it has a textured grip where their hands go, the knurling is aggressive for a solid grip, and has plenty of teeth for grip. The coating is pretty grippy and prevents any slips or discomfort during intense workouts.

"...It has truly enhanced my lifting experience and prevented any slips or discomfort during intense workouts...." Read more

"...from the elements and from rust and it also feels like it would grip well for squats seeing as it doesn't have a center knurl on it and feel great..." Read more

"...that the bar itself doesn't have a smooth finish so even there's very good grip on the non-knurled sections as well.- It's rated for 1,500lbs...." Read more

"...With doing that, I have been having no problems holding onto the bar. But I still would like to get a better bar for deadlifts...." Read more

134 customers mention124 positive10 negative

Customers like the spin of the barbell. They mention that the bearings are smooth and spin really nicely. The sleeves spin easily and have grooves on them that help keep the weights. The ends do spin, which helps when doing things like power. The grip is grippy but not harsh. The weights spin appropriately. The bushings turn easily and the ends with weights easily rotate independent from the bar grip.

"...The sleeves spin smoothly, allowing for fluid movements during exercises like cleans and snatches...." Read more

"...The spin of the sleeves seems very nice...." Read more

"...Bearings spin freely but just a note. This bar does not include any clamps for plates. You will have to supply your own." Read more

"...Good enough spin on the sleeves for Olympic lifting." Read more

104 customers mention85 positive19 negative

Customers like the appearance of the barbell. They say the black center is cool looking, and the bar is a beautiful piece of metal. The matte black finish makes the bar look legit AF, and is grippy. Some mention that the color is nice, and that the bar looks almost new when they clean it up.

"...After three months of regular use, the barbell's appearance and functionality have remained intact...." Read more

"...The bar is a beautiful piece of metal. The whole thing is machined extremely well for only being the price they are asking for it...." Read more

"...I also like the fact that the bar itself doesn't have a smooth finish so even there's very good grip on the non-knurled sections as well.-..." Read more

"Good looking and cheap 1000lb barbell!" Read more

136 customers mention94 positive42 negative

Customers are mixed about the knurling of the barbell. Some mention that it's excellent, deep, and even, while others say that it is fairly aggressive and has no center knot.

"...The exceptional knurling, appropriate weight, impressive build quality, and reasonable price make it a top-tier product in the world of barbells...." Read more

"...I only spun them by hand without plates but I heard no odd noises or clunking, there is VERY little play or slack, both C clips are in place at the..." Read more

"...Do note that the bar does not have any center knurling so if you are looking for a center knurl for squats that is not present...." Read more

"works great and is very sturdy. not loud at all like some cheap bars. the knurling is kind of rough but you definitely get a good grip on the bar." Read more

134 customers mention24 positive110 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the barbell. They mention that it bent in less than 4 months, the shipping tube was torn apart on both ends, and the bar was damaged on both sides. Some customers also report that the bar begins to bend at 600+ pounds.

"...Many reviews state the bar begins to bend at 600+ pounds...." Read more

"...It didn't flex as Much as I had hoped for in the Dead lift, but it was not too stiff...." Read more

"...I've had 495lb on the bar so far and the bar does flex a little (as expected) but it retains it's flat shape once the bar is unloaded...." Read more

"...The bar has a little bit of flex when I put 425lbs on it and walked it out of the rack, but less than the Pendlay did with 345lbs...." Read more

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)I have been using the Olympic 7-Foot Barbell for the past three months, and I am incredibly pleased with its performance and quality. This barbell has become an integral part of my fitness routine, and here's why I believe it deserves a glowing review:Knurling: The knurling on this barbell is outstanding. It strikes the perfect balance between providing a secure grip without being overly aggressive. Whether I'm performing heavy deadlifts or precision snatches, the knurling ensures I have a confident hold on the bar throughout my lifts. It has truly enhanced my lifting experience and prevented any slips or discomfort during intense workouts.Weight: The weight of this Olympic barbell is spot on. At 7 feet long and standard weight, it feels substantial and substantial in my hands. The 20 kg (44 lbs) barbell provides the right amount of resistance for my strength training, and I appreciate the consistent weight distribution along the entire length of the bar.Build Quality: The build quality of this Olympic barbell is exceptional. It feels robust, durable, and capable of handling heavy loads without any sign of bending or warping. The sleeves spin smoothly, allowing for fluid movements during exercises like cleans and snatches. I have complete confidence in its durability, making it a reliable piece of equipment for my long-term fitness goals.Price: Considering the top-notch quality and performance of this Olympic barbell, the price is incredibly reasonable. While it may seem like a significant investment initially, the barbell's construction and long-lasting nature make it a valuable addition to any home or commercial gym. I believe it offers excellent value for the price paid.Versatility: This Olympic barbell's versatility is worth mentioning as well. It accommodates various weight plates, making it suitable for a wide range of exercises. Whether I'm doing squats, bench presses, deadlifts, or Olympic lifts, this barbell proves to be a reliable and versatile companion.Maintenance: After three months of regular use, the barbell's appearance and functionality have remained intact. Proper maintenance, such as wiping it down after use and storing it appropriately, has helped preserve its appearance and performance.In conclusion, the Olympic 7-Foot Barbell has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. The exceptional knurling, appropriate weight, impressive build quality, and reasonable price make it a top-tier product in the world of barbells. It has undoubtedly enhanced my strength training experience and allowed me to progress in my fitness journey. I highly recommend this barbell to fitness enthusiasts and athletes of all levels who are seeking a reliable and high-performance Olympic barbell for their workouts.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

I have been using the Olympic 7-Foot Barbell for the past three months, and I am incredibly pleased with its performance and quality. This barbell has become an integral part of my fitness routine, and here's why I believe it deserves a glowing review:

Knurling: The knurling on this barbell is outstanding. It strikes the perfect balance between providing a secure grip without being overly aggressive. Whether I'm performing heavy deadlifts or precision snatches, the knurling ensures I have a confident hold on the bar throughout my lifts. It has truly enhanced my lifting experience and prevented any slips or discomfort during intense workouts.

Weight: The weight of this Olympic barbell is spot on. At 7 feet long and standard weight, it feels substantial and substantial in my hands. The 20 kg (44 lbs) barbell provides the right amount of resistance for my strength training, and I appreciate the consistent weight distribution along the entire length of the bar.

Build Quality: The build quality of this Olympic barbell is exceptional. It feels robust, durable, and capable of handling heavy loads without any sign of bending or warping. The sleeves spin smoothly, allowing for fluid movements during exercises like cleans and snatches. I have complete confidence in its durability, making it a reliable piece of equipment for my long-term fitness goals.

Price: Considering the top-notch quality and performance of this Olympic barbell, the price is incredibly reasonable. While it may seem like a significant investment initially, the barbell's construction and long-lasting nature make it a valuable addition to any home or commercial gym. I believe it offers excellent value for the price paid.

Versatility: This Olympic barbell's versatility is worth mentioning as well. It accommodates various weight plates, making it suitable for a wide range of exercises. Whether I'm doing squats, bench presses, deadlifts, or Olympic lifts, this barbell proves to be a reliable and versatile companion.

Maintenance: After three months of regular use, the barbell's appearance and functionality have remained intact. Proper maintenance, such as wiping it down after use and storing it appropriately, has helped preserve its appearance and performance.

In conclusion, the Olympic 7-Foot Barbell has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. The exceptional knurling, appropriate weight, impressive build quality, and reasonable price make it a top-tier product in the world of barbells. It has undoubtedly enhanced my strength training experience and allowed me to progress in my fitness journey. I highly recommend this barbell to fitness enthusiasts and athletes of all levels who are seeking a reliable and high-performance Olympic barbell for their workouts.
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