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CAP Barbell THE BEAST Olympic Bar | For Weightlifting and Power Lifting

CAP Barbell THE BOSS Power Squat Olympic Bar | For Weightlifting

Yes4All Deadlift Jack/ Barbell Stand for Weight Training, Deadlift Exercises, Powerlifting, Suitable for Loading and Unloading Heavy Barbell Plates

Bodylastics Resistance Band Bar, Curl Bar With Non-Slip Rubber Grip, Ultra-Strong Steel Exercise Bars for Home Workouts, Workout Equipment for Women & Men, 3 Connection Points, Withstands Up to 300 lbs

Sunny Health & Fitness 60 Inch Threaded Chrome Barbell Bar, 1 Inch Barbell Diameter with Ring Collars - STBB-60

CAP Barbell Olympic Trap Bar, Hex Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar, Black, 50 inches

XMark Olympic EZ Curl Bar, Olympic Barbell, 400 lb Weight Capacity Easy Curl Bar, Curling Bar, Bicep Curl and Triceps Extension, Fits 2" Olympic Weight Plates, Great for Your Home Gym

Yes4All Foam Bar Pad – Olympic Barbell Pad – Barbell Squat Pad – Barbell Neck Pad for Squats, Hip Thrusts – Weight Lifting Bar Pad (Black, Single)

RAGE Fitness Olympic Training Barbell, 15 Pounds, 6 Feet, Aluminum Barbell, Weightlifting and PowerLifting, Fitness Bar, Exercise Bar, Multi Purpose Bench Press Bar, Home Gym, 15 lb Barbell

#10

CAP Barbell 5-Foot Solid Olympic Bar, Chrome (2-Inch)

#11

CAP Barbell THE BOSS Olympic Power Bar

#12

CAP Olympic Hex Bar, Trap Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar, Zinc Plated High Hex Bar

#13

CAP Barbell Olympic Super Curl Bar

#14

Sporzon! Olympic Barbell Standard Weightlifting Barbell

#15

Everyday Essentials Olympic Super Curl Barbell Curl Bar, 48 inch (350 lb Weight Capacity), Silver (CB4S)

#16

Valeo Washable 16” Barbell Pad Cushion With Sturdy Foam Core To Fit Both Standard And Olympic Size Bars, VA4541BK

#17

Body-Solid Tools Olympic Straight Bar (OB72B), 6 Feet, Black

#18

CAP Barbell Mega Olympic Trap Bar, Shrug Bar, Hex Bar with Combo Neutral Grips and Zinc Finish

#19

XMark VOODOO Weight Bar, 7’ Olympic bar, Barbell bar, 1500 lb Weight Capacity Strength Training Bar, Weightlifting bar, Olympic Barbell, Use with 2” Olympic Weight Plates, Perfect for Home Gyms

#20

Squat Pad - Elevator Fitness™ - Barbell Pad For Squats, Lunges, And Hip Thrusts - Foam Sponge Pad - Provides Relief To Neck And Shoulders While Training (Single Unit)

#21

REEHUT Squat Pad Barbell Pad for Squats, Lunges and Hip Thrusts - Foam Sponge Pad Provides Relief to Neck and Shoulders While Training - Fit Standard and Olympic Bars Perfectly Black

#22

XMark CHISEL EZ Curl Bar, Accommodates 2" Olympic Weight Plates, Sleek Curves Promote Comfort and Reduce Injuries During Your Bicep and Triceps Workout

#23

CAP Barbell Olympic EZ Curl Bar, Black (2-Inch)

#24

Gorilla Strength Set of 2 Chain Collars with Loops for Weightlifting

#25

Home Gym Fitness Rowing T-bar V-bar Pulley Cable Machine Attachments, Bicep Curl Tricep LAT Pulldown Bar Back Strength Training Handle Grips LAT Pull Down Bar Press Down Exercises

#26

CAP Barbell Olympic Open Trap Bar, Chrome | Hex Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar (OB-94

#27

CAP Barbell Standard 1-Inch Threaded Bar with Collars

#28

CAP Barbell 60" Solid Standard Bar, 1-Inch Diameter, Chrome

#29

Sting Ray - Front Squat Stabilizer

#30

92" Mega Olympic Ox Bar

#31

CAP Barbell Classic 7-Foot Olympic Bar, Chrome

#32

Body-Solid 8" Olympic Adapter Sleeve for Standard Posts

#33

Black Barbell Pad for Standard and Olympic Barbells with Velcro Safety Straps - Barbell Squat Pad for Weightlifting, Hip Thrusts, Squats, and Lunges

#34

HulkFit Olympic 2-Inch Hex Weight Lifting Trap Bar, Open Trap Bar, Chrome

#35

HulkFit Olympic 2-Inch Hex Weight Lifting Trap Bar, Closed Trap Bar, Black

#36

Yes4All Thick Bar Grips / Thick Grips for Barbell, Weight Lifting, Body Building Training – Thick Bar Adapter / Barbell Grips (Black, Set of 2)

#37

CAP Barbell Mega Olympic Trap Bar, Deadlift Bar, Hex Bar with Combo Neutral Grips, Chrome

#38

CAP Barbell Threaded Standard Bar, 1-Inch, 250-Pound Capacity, 6-Feet

#39

Marcy 14” Adjustable Chrome Threaded Dumbbell Handles for Standard Weight Plates with 1” Diameter Center TDH-14.1

#40

Marcy Olympic Hollow Bar Kit Chrome Curl Bar Dumbbell Handles and Spring Collars ODC-21 chromed, 47” x 3” x 2”

#41

Body-Solid 7' Olympic Bar - Black

#42

XMark Fitness Chrome Olympic Deadlift, Hex, Squat, Trap, Shrug Bar with Hi-Lo Handles and Long Lasting Polished Chrome Finish XM-3686

#43

TNP Accessories 5ft 6ft 7ft Feet Olympic Bar Weight Lifting Barbell Bars With Spring Collars (7' - Feet)

#44

Body-Solid Black Olympic 47" Curl Bar

#45

CAP Barbell 72" Standard Solid Straight Bar, Multiple Colors

#46

Body-Solid 7' Olympic Bar - Chrome

#47

Champion Barbell Olympic BAR 1500 LB Black Oxide

#48

IRON COMPANY Body-Solid OB60 Black 5' Short Olympic Weight Lifting Bar - 600 Pound Capacity

#49

Threaded Dumbell Bars 18" (Sold As Pair)

#50

Fitness Reality X-Class Light Commercial Olympic Lat Pull Down & Low Row Cable Attachment

#51

CAP Barbell Olympic EZ Curl Bar, Chrome (2-inch)

#52

Xtreme Monkey Black Steel Swiss Bar - Angled

#53

XMark Lumberjack Weight Bar, 7’ Olympic bar, Barbell bar, Strength Training Bar, Weightlifting bar, Olympic Barbell, Use with 2” Olympic Weight Plates, Perfect for Home Gyms

#54

Valor Fitness OB-MULTI Swiss Bar Football Barbell w/ Multi Grips for Bench Press Curl and Pressing

#55

CAP Barbell 60 Inch Standard Solid Threaded Bar, 1-Inch, Multiple Colors, Chrome

#56

Mega Bow Bar 92" Long by NYB

#57

Yaheetech 7- foot Olympic Bar Barbell w/ Two Collars - Solid Iron Weighted Workout Bar - Chrome Weight Straight Bar for Home Gym Weightlifting & Power Lifting Strength Training Exercises

#58

Barbell Squat Pad Shoulder Pad Professional TPE Dumbbell Squat Protective Cover Protection Pad Protector (Black) (Black)

#59

CAP Barbell Olympic Aluma-Lite Training Bar

#60

Synergee Games 20kg Colored Men’s Black Cerakote Barbell. Rated 1500lbs for Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Crossfit

#61

DAY1 FITNESS Olympic Barbell-2", 1200 lb Capacity, 7’ by D1F Holds 2 inchWeighted Plates for Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Squats, Bench Presses -Heavy Duty, Weightlifting Bar -Self-Lubricating Barbells

#62

Synergee Farmer Walk Handles. Set of 2 Farmer Walk Carry Handles. Portable Exercise Equipment. 600lb Max Weight Capacity.

#63

Marcy Triceps and Biceps Combo Curl Bar for 1-inch Weight Plates Weightlifting Strength Training Accessory for Home Gym TBC-51

#64

Synergee Regional Olympic 15kg Women’s Hard Chrome Barbell. Rated 1500lbs for Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Crossfit

#65

Tikaton Resistance Bar Portable Home Gym, Weightlifting Training Kit, Full Body Workout Equipment, Resistance Band Bar, New

#66

XMark Olympic Weight Set with Olympic Bar, Barbell Olympic Weight Set, BLACK DIAMOND Weight Plates Set with Our CROWBAR Barbell, or CROWBAR Olympic Bar Sold Individually

#67

CAP Barbell Olympic Super Curl Bar, Black (2-Inch)

#68

CAP Barbell 7-Foot Olympic Bar, Black

#69

XMark Olympic Weight Set With EZ Curl Bar, Barbell Olympic Weight Set, XMark TRI-GRIP Weight Plates Set With Our CROWBAR-CURL Easy Olympic Curl Bar, 2" Barbell Set, Bicep Curl and Triceps Extension (00)BAR Only)

#70

Yes4All Multi Grip Barbell with 2 Collars- Fits Olympic Weight Plates, Steel, Black - Multigrip Barbell

#71

EVERSTRONG T Bar Row Olympic Bars - Gym Equipment for Landmine Attachment - Heavy Duty Steel Landmine base for Home Fitness Workouts - T-Bar Row for Two Inches Olympic Bar

#72

CAP Barbell 5-Foot Solid Olympic Bar, Black (2-Inch)

#73

HulkFit Olympic 2-Inch Hex Weight Lifting Trap Bar, 1000-Pound Capacity

#74

IVANKO Light Commercial-Duty Olympic EZ-Curl Bar (OBZ-30B)

#75

CAP Barbell 6-Foot Solid Olympic Bar, Chrome (2-Inch)

#76

CAP Barbell Olympic Trap Bar, Hex Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar, Green , 50 inches

#77

Barbell Pad Squat Pad for Squats, Lunges and Hip Thrusts - Foam Sponge Pad for Standard and Olympic Bars - Provides Relief to Neck and Shoulders While Training (Black)

#78

TDS - Standard Shrug Cage with solid steel Chrome plated bar

#79

CAP Barbell Olympic Hex Bar, Trap Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar with Combo Grips, Chrome

#80

Sporzon! Olympic Barbell Standard Weightlifting Barbell

#81

Barbell Weight Set, Strength Band-Compatible Strength Training Bars & Weights, Versatile & Collapsible Weight Bar for Deadlift, Pilates, Vertical & Horizontal-Plane Exercises, 55 in, 11.2 lbs - AXLE

#82

Spud, Inc. The Safety Squat Bar Strap Attaches to Any Straight Bar for Powerlifting Weight Lifting Bodybuilding

#83

Yes4All Total Body Weighted Workout Bar, Body Bar For Exercise, Therapy, Aerobics, and Yoga, Strength Trainin Set 10 + 15 + 20lbs

#84

HulkFit Olympic 2-Inch Hex Weight Lifting Trap Bar ,Open Trap Bar, Black

#85

CAP Barbell Olympic Trap Bar, Hex Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar, Blue , 50 inches

#86

Squat Bar Pad Barbell Pad for Squats, Lunges and Hip Thrusts ,Foam Pad for Weightlifting,Fit Standard and Olympic Bars Perfectly(Black)

#87

Squat Sponge 18"long Purple, 3.5” diameter & 1.25"thick Olympic Barbell Pad

#88

STOZM 2” Olympic Dumbbell Handle –20” Long Pair of Dumbbells with Rotating Sleeves, Knurled Grips, Spring Collars Fit 2-Inch Weight Plates with Max Capacity 300lbs Total (Pair, Chrome)

#89

Titan Fitness Performance Series Olympic Multipurpose Barbell, 20 KG 30MM Shaft, Rated 1,000 LB, Weightlifting and Power Lifting Barbell

#90

DASKING Detachable Resistance Bands Bar 30"/35.4"/38.5" Length Workout Bar Exercise Bar Max Load 500LBS for Home Gym Workout Full Body Workout Power Lifting Fitness Bar(No resistance bands)

#91

Altus Athletic Nylon Barbell Pad

#92

Ader Olympic Safety Squat Bar 1000 LBS Rated

#93

XMark Fitness Chrome Olympic Bar (6- Feet, 30mm)

#94

Olympic 5 FT Chrome Sleeve Bar w/ Black knurling bar W/ training Collars

#95

ADER SPORTING GOODS Farmers Walk Black Bars with Trainning Collars

#96

Champion Barbell E-Z Curl Bar, Chrome (47 x 1-inch)

#97

Black Widow Swiss / Multi Grip Bar

#98

Lat Blaster Bar #LBB28

#99

Harbinger NeoTek Foam Core Bar Pad, Olympic 16-Inch, Black

#100

Economy 300 Lb. Weight Set (SET)

#101

BEAR STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Barbell Squat Pad - Red

#102

Troy Barbell 72" Olympic Chrome Bar

#103

IRON COMPANY Body-Solid 5 Olympic Bar Holder

#104

Work Out Bar - 4 lb.

#105

Body Sport Weighted Bars, Weight Lifting Bars for Strength Training and Sculpting, 12-Pound

#106

USA Sports Pair of EZ on Spring Collars for Olympic Weight Bars

#107

Wonder Bar Alloy Steel Olympic Barbell, Top All-Around Barbell for Weightlifting and Powerlifting with Black Zinc Finish - 15kg or 20kg + Bronze Bushing or Needle Bearing Cartridge (20kg Bushing)

#108

Rage Fitness Olympic Bar Strap Collar

#109

Gorilla Strength Made in The USA Pair of 5' Farmers Walk Handles (Bars), Includes Collars, Set Weighs 42 lbs

#110

York Fitness 6ft / 182cm Spinlock Bar

#111

Yes4All Thick Bar Grips / Thick Grips for Barbell, Weight Lifting, Body Building Training – Thick Bar Adapter / Barbell Grips (Blue, Set of 2)

#112

CAP Barbell “The Beast” Bar | 7-Foot Olympic Barbell

#113

Fringe Sport El Gordazo Axle Fat Bar Grip and Strongman Competition Training Bar, Ideal for Forearm Pumps, Increasing Grip Strength - 20kg, 7 Feet Long, No Rotation

#114

CFF Pro Series "Executioner" Dual Handle Strongman Log 61kg - Get Ready Strongmen and Cross Training

#115

Body Sport Weighted Bars, Weight Lifting Bars for Strength Training and Sculpting

#116

CAP 2 in. Zinc Plated High Hex Bar

#117

CAP Barbell Weighted Workout Bar

#118

Work Out Bar - 9 lb.

#119

CAP Barbell Olympic Trap Bar, Shrug Bar, Hex Bar with Flush Neutral Grips

#120

Ohio Fitness Garage OFG Yoke kit, 2" Olympic Weightlifting Collars (Pair) with U Hook for Chain and Loading pin (Chain Yoke kit)

#121

Rep Sabre Olympic Bar - 1000 lb Rated - Men's Olympic Barbell

#122

CAP Custom Olympic Bar, 2-Inch, 1000-Pound Capacity, 7-Feet, Cherry Bomb

#123

Synergee Regional Olympic 20kg Men’s Black Phosphate Barbell. Rated 1500lbs for Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Crossfit

#124

Gorilla Strength American-Made Linebacker Landmine Attachment for Squats

#125

Greententljs Olympic Bars Barbell Shoulder Support Pad Squat Neck Protective Pads Fitness for Squatting Weight Lifting Bar Squats (Black)

#126

Cap Barbell Olympic Triceps Bar

#127

POWER GUIDANCE Olympic Barbell 86Inch weight bar for Lifting Weights and Building Biceps for Strength Training at Home Gym (Chromium)

#128

Best Choice Products 99-Level Pivotal Vibration Platform w/Resistance Bands, Remote Control, Compact Design

#129

Body-Solid Tools Landmine Single Eyelet (LMSE), Olympic

#130

Gentlesoft Expandable Spreader Bar with Embossed PU Leather Wrist Ankle Weights Cuffs Position Master Leg Sports Training (Black.2)

#131

Wellivia Squat Pad with Resistance Band Bonus Kit | Barbell Pad for Hip Thrusts, Squats and Lunges | Foam Pad (Black)

#132

Klokov Olympic Weightlifting Barbell

#133

XMark XM-3670 Olympic EZ Curl Bar with Medium Knurling, Chrome Sleeves, Durable Nylon Bushings, 400 lb. Wgt Capacity, Olympic Weightlifting Bar, Bicep Curl and Triceps Extension

#134

Yes4All Total Body Weighted Workout Bar, Body Bar For Exercise, Therapy, Aerobics, and Yoga, Strength Training 20lbs

#135

X Training Equipment Elite Bearing Barbell Olympic Power Bar (20kg)

#136

XMark Olympic Weight Set With EZ Super Curl Bar, Barbell Olympic Weight Set, XMark TEXAS STAR Weight Plates Set With Our IRONHORSE Easy Olympic Super Curl Bar, 2" Barbell Set, Bicep Curl and Triceps Extension (00) BAR Only)

#137

yuhqc Mini Deadlift Jack Alternative Barbell Wedge Used as Load Unload Weight Plates for Fitness Exercise Sports Strength Bodybuilder Athlete Cross Training

#138

GYMAX Olympic Bar, 7 ft Workout Weight Bar with Copper Sleeve and Bearing Connection, Multifunctional Barbell for Biceps, Triceps & Forearm Strength Training, Home Gym (700)

#139

XMark Convict 6' Rackable Olympic Curl Bar with Chrome Sleeves, Brass Bushings, Medium Knurling and 400 lb. Wgt Capacity, Use with Squat Rack, Olympic Bench, Bicep Curl and Triceps Bar Exercises

#140

XMark CROWBAR Olympic Bar and Curl Bar Combo Offer, 7' Barbell Weight Bar and EZ Curl Bar, Black Manganese, Brass Bushings

#141

Elevens 47 Inch- 300 lb Weight CapacityOlympic Super Curl Bar - Excellent for Bicep Curls and Triceps Extensions

#142

XMark Olympic Weight Set With EZ Curl Bar, Barbell Olympic Weight Set, XMark TEXAS STAR Weight Plates Set With Our LUMBERJACK-CURL Easy Olympic Curl Bar, 2" Barbell Set, Bicep Curl and Triceps Extension (00) BAR Only)

#143

Yes4All Steel Mace Bell for Strength Training, Shoulder, Grips & Forearms Workouts - 25 Pounds

#144

Titan 2.5" Rotating Deadlift Handle

#145

Bowflex SelectTech ST2080 Curl Bar Upgrade

#146

ADER SPORTING GOODS Olympic Adapter Sleeve Choice of 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14"

#147

47'' Solid Steel Barbell Weight Lifting Bar Olympic EZ Curl Bar for Strength Training, Bicep Curls, Triceps Extensions, Upright Rows, Arm Exercises (Gray)

#148

Synergee Games 15kg Colored Women’s Red Cerakote Barbell. Rated 1500lbs for Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Crossfit

#149

E.T.ENERGIC Olympic Barbell 6.6 Foot 15kg Women's Bar with Hard Chrome Sleeves for 2" Olympic Plates 1000-lbs Capacity Available, for Gym Home Exercises, Weightlifting, Powerlifting

#150

CAP Barbell Pair of 14" Regular Dumbbell Handles, Black

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Top Reddit reviews mentioning Strength Training Bars:

I would recommend the cap OB-86

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001K4OPY2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_wxinAb8DEYXR6

It’s 120$ right now on amazon. In a year or whatever you can upgrade to a Ohio power bar abd use this as a guest/landline bar. I don’t live in a corrosive environment but it has been a great bar. For the price it’s excellent. IMHO the rouge Ohio is a better bar. But it is quite a bit more $$. When I have acquired all the other equipment I want I upgrade the bar.

The knurling isn’t cheese grader but I’m happy with it.

Cap barbell <strong>OB-86B</strong> $140 on amazon. I think you can get it slighter cheaper on ebay with the 15% off coupon they're running today PERFECTDAY.

The women's bars are often 15kg instead of 20kg (so about 35#), and have a thinner bar diameter. Whether there's any reason for you to want one I can't say, I don't have one and probably wouldn't get one but that's just me. There was a big thread about women's bars about a week ago so you might check that out. Link

I personally chose this CAP barbell for my home gym. I would have liked to get a nice Rogue bar but it was out of my price range and also my gym is on a back porch so theoretically it would be easy (although time-consuming) for someone to steal all of it. The one I linked is the center knurl version, they also have them without that so if you go with the CAP ones from Amazon be careful which one you get! The link should have a chart of all the CAP barbells so you can compare them.

It's not the nicest bar I've ever used, nor the worst, but for the price I have no complaints. I managed to find a second (crappier) bar on Craigslist, and we use that one for deadlifts.

We only got a single pair of 45lb bumpers and some 10s, because we have a set of regular iron Olympic plates so we can get up to the 200s just with all that, and so that is plenty for our purposes. I can't remember where we got the 45s from in the end. :(

ETA: Now I remember, we got the "one fit wonder" 45 bumper pair from fringesport. I don't remember why I got those particular ones (probably felt they were the most decent value for the $$ at the time), but I have no complaints about them and they are rather attractive.

Buy a barbell pad on Amazon.

What he meant to say was the CAP OB-86PBCK when it is on sale (often around $120) from either Amazon or Walmart.

That DOES have center knurling and is a VERY solid value (1500lb capacity, alright knurling and finish). SOURCE: Search this sub and I own it.

Titan Atlas bar is close but no center knurl: $225 plus tax.

Cap Barbell “The Boss” is closer and cheaper but 28.5

https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Power-Olympic-Weightlifting/dp/B006R4EOXM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=cap%2Bbarbell%2Bthe%2Bboss&qid=1623362843&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

Get the one with center knurl if you're powerlifting. It's a little more but the CK is worth it especially for back squats.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006R4EOXM/ref=emc_b_5_t

It's silly to spend extra for a beater bar with the Rogue name. Just get a regular beater bar.

The Cap OB-86B on Amazon is pretty reputable at $140.

If you're in the US you can get a decent beginner squat rack from Amazon or Walmart for $250-350. Building your own only to replace it will cost a lot more in the end and take an awful lot of time.

As for the bar, if you buy a decent one now you can keep it forever, or until you become a hulk. From what I can tell, the CAP OB-86B seems to generally be considered the best bang for your buck. It's currently available for $138 shipped at Amazon.

My first piece of advise would be to shop around before you buy all Rogue. You’ll be able to find some of the things you’re looking for at a much cheaper price with comparable quality. For example, I purchased a solid curl bar on Amazon that works for me just fine; it just needs consistent upkeep to prevent from rusting. You might also be able to save money on the bench. Rogue pricing is outrageous and lots of folks on this sub recommend the rep fitness bench.

My second piece of advise would be on the rack. I have the RML-390C in 30” depth. For squatting inside the rack, I find that it’s just enough space to work and often find myself wishing I would’ve spent the extra $130 for the RML-490. If you can afford the space, that is.

My third thing, and this is just personal experience, is the plates. I purchased the 210lbs colored training bumper plates and, while they’re great, the solid black bumpers would have been just as fine and cheaper.

Curl bar link-

XMark Fitness 28mm Olympic EZ Curl Bar with Medium Knurling, Chrome Sleeves, Brass Bushings, 400 lb. Capacity, Excellent Quality XM-3675-BLACK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AKLL75U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Bch8zbB0FREMF

Bench-

https://www.repfitness.com/strength-equipment/strength-training/benches/rep-fid-adjustable-bench

Hope this helps!

Try this bar if you're not already

I came here to link to the one I use (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V6Z3171) but the Inspire bar linked below seems way better and it's $30 cheaper.

Note that I have the older model of the Vitruvian with the carabiner attachments.

Is the CAP OB-86B still recommended as a starter bar? Most my search results from here were from 4-5 years ago. This new version seems to have lower PSI and is more expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Beast-7-Foot-Olympic/dp/B001K4OPY2?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Was gonna go with the Rep Sabre but not available right now. Open to other suggestions as well.

You see that green sticker at the end of this bar

It actually includes the weight.

I noticed a decent markdown on CAP products. I have never used these and they are pretty obviously cheap and there are a few reviews of the items coming broken, but with Amazon's return policy i am not to worried about a risk of needing to return them. For the price, do these seem cheap enough to be worth getting them as entry level versions of these products?

CAP Trap Bar

CAP Loadable Dumbbell

I am an out of shape 34 year old dad who's trying get back into shape. I am currently 6 foot tall and 265 pounds but I am pretty wide framed. I just bought the fitness reality squat rack so I need a good quality bench.

I am currently looking at this one. https://repfitness.com/collections/benches/products/ab-3100-adjustable-weight-bench-v3

My questions is this seems more than strong enough but the pad tappers up top. I mainly will use this bench for flat bench press. Will this taper effect me or is this bench more than sufficient. I am on a budget but not trying to sacrifice stability or safety. Rep seems from what I read to be the best bang for your buck.

Thanks in advance.

Also I am going to buy the dsports 300 lbweight set for $400. From what I read the bar is pretty bad. Would this bar be a decent upgrade? I rather get something that won't rust in my unheated garage.

CAP Barbell THE BEAST Olympic Bar | For Weightlifting and Power Lifting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001K4OPY2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_0FAF1RB4KW5CNK7632Y0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I've got the Xmark crow bar and it does the job. They make pretty nice curl bars that are very inexpensive. This one is a popular curl bar of theirs that I haven't used. Its specs are similar to the crow bar, but I think you'd one might be even better. I've had mine for two years and it's pretty perfect for my needs, so I really do recommend it.

If you're looking for a rackable suggestion, I don't have one, but someone else will surely pop up.

I use a curl bar for lat pull downs, bicep curls and skull crushers.

https://smile.amazon.com/Bodylastics-Collapsible-Resistance-Construction-Connection/dp/B07V6Z3171/ref=sr\_1\_1\_sspa?crid=31DKSNV3E9T4S&keywords=bodylastics+curl+bar&qid=1652187704&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=bodylastics+curl+bar%2Csp...

These attachments looks great but a couple people here have mentioned a foot switch to turn off and on the weights?? sounds great

Get a pad like this for hip thrusts. No more pain!

Ah ok. If it doesn't come with a barbell, then what you likely want is a 5ft barbell that weighs 25 lbs, with two inch sleeves on bushings (i.e., not a one piece barbell). Something like this may work:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RNW3QO/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

I was going to order this, but then picked up a used Tempo barbell off of fb marketplace.

A regular olympic barbell is 7ft and 45 lbs, so I'm not sure that would work with the algorithm's expectations.

So I got this one and I have no idea on the quality of these things but supposedly it’s weight limit is 300 lbs which is pleeenty for my own personal goals. I haven’t weighed it to double check but it feels the same as the ez bar I already have which I have weighed and is 15 lbs. it fits on the rack of the bench press we have, which is exciting. I can’t manage the 7’ bar we have and the ez bar is much too narrow to fit. Looking forward to loading plates, getting into position, and lifting the bar safely instead of kinda lying down with the ez bar 😬

The cheap Cap Barbell would be fine.

I do bodyweight squats at home and was looking to add some weight to my squats. I'm fairly skinny so wasn't gonna add a lot of weight to it just some so I'm not doing only bodyweight. Would this barbell off amazon suffice? https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Threaded-Chrome-Barbell-60-Inch/dp/B004EFYPBC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LIGA2I2UQYTP&keywords=barbell&qid=1640396211&sprefix=barbel%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1

I was hoping not to spend too much on it but notice people said not to cheap out on it but for my use would it be enough? Thanks!

Paying $50/mo

The straight bar can be hard on the wrists so I got this

And some of my clothes stopped fitting after I put on 15lbs of muscle

But other than that, it's been great

Titan has improved over time. However many old time buyers are leery and will wait for reviews or will want to see it upfront themselves ( i.e. at a gym or at a friends home gym, etc)

https://www.titan.fitness/strength/barbells/specialty/axle-barbells/AXLEBAR.html

If it was me, I'd buy an Axle bar and then use that to bridge myself over for a while where I could spend some time surfing the various marketplaces ( i.e. Craigslist, FB, Offer Up, etc etc) to see if I could find a good deal.

Then when you finally find a good solid Olympic barbell, your Axle still has use as a specialty type bar.

An Axle bar does have some limitations and your hand size might be a factor. But it's hard to beat the price.

I wouldn't buy a 5 foot bar, but that's just me. If you absolutely must have a 5 foot bar, at that point, you might be better off with a one inch bar.

https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Threaded-Chrome-Barbell-60-Inch/dp/B004EFYPBC

bodylastics Patent Pending Collapsible Resistance Bands Curl Bar with Steel Pipe Construction, 3 Points of Connection, Sharp 45 Degree Angle Bends, Amazing Rubber Grip and Carry Bag. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V6Z3171/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1TER2YBBGNGF5TKWEX83

It works good for curls and skull crushers. You need to buy tonal t-locks and carbiners. The ez curl bar is the only extra accessory I use.

The following EZ curl bar is the only attachment that I use. I have other attachments as I had a home gym before Tonal. But the EZ curl bar is the only additional attachment that I use.

For comfort, I found this bar helps relieve wrist pressure (using with the T-clips from Tonal)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V6Z3171

There are also pads to make front squats more comfortable.

But Tonal is definitely hard. The algorithm keeps you honest and there is no coasting with these workouts. With free weights, I'd get stuck in a rut doing the same weights, but Tonal is always pushing me to my limit which is both good (results) and bad (challenging workouts).

Currently my home gym setup is based pretty much entirely off of this thin threaded barbell, kinda like this https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Threaded-Chrome-Barbell-60-Inch/dp/B004EFYPBC. My bench/squat rack and the weights all rely on the size of this kinda shitty 10 lb or so bar that starts bending around 220 or so. It was ok when I was doing 220 for deadlift and squats but now I'm getting close to 300 for deadlift and I'm pretty sure the amount it's bending isn't very safe. I really don't want to have to get a legit barbell considering that it'd mean I'd have to replace pretty much everything I have right now, but if there really aren't any other options I'll suck it up and start going to my local gym or something cause I'm still in high school and there's no way I'm shelling out that much money.

I use this for curls.

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