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Sturdy Construction
Customers are highly satisfied with the sturdy construction of the CAP Barbell Deluxe Open Trap Bar, Hex Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar for Olympic and Standard Plates. They appreciate its solid build and ability to hold heavy weights without any issues. Some customers have noted a slight flex when lifting heavier loads but find it manageable with the use of decent clips. The bar's versatility in allowing various exercises is also a significant plus.
Easy Assembly
Customers are very pleased with the ease of assembly of the CAP Barbell Deluxe Open Trap Bar, Hex Bar, Shrug Bar, Deadlift Bar for Olympic and Standard Plates. The bar is described as easy to put together, with some customers completing the process in under 30 minutes. The stand with wheels also makes it convenient for loading and removing plates. However, a few customers noted that the paint on the part where plates slide on has started to chip, and some parts arrived with debris or dirt. Overall, customers are satisfied with their purchase and find the bar easy to use and store when
Modest Price
Customers are pleasantly surprised by the modest price of the product, which is significantly lower than that of competitors, and they are pleased with its quality and performance.
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Quality Control
Customers have reported inconsistencies in product quality, including issues with metal shards found in parts, mismatched orders, and unbalanced bars. Some customers have had positive experiences with the product's quality, but a significant number have encountered problems that affect safety and functionality.
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Standard Plate Compatibility
Customers have mixed opinions on the CAP Barbell Deluxe Open Trap Bar's compatibility with standard plates but generally positive. While some customers appreciate the ability to use both Olympic and standard plates, others find it bulky due to its size when using standard plates only. The bar is sturdy, easy to assemble, and reasonably priced, making it a good choice for those using 1 inch plates.
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Quality
Sturdy easy to ensamble don’t think twice just buying
Very well built and handles my 1 inch plates.
As this is not a solid piece and consists of several assembled smaller pieces, it seems to bend outward ever so slightly on the open end.
Fully tighten all of the bolts after you have it assembled.
Price
For the price this bar can’t be beat.
All in all for the cheap price point this is a very good product.
For 100 bucks (it only cost me $55 after gift cards, huzzah!
Bought this as this was an inexpensive option and it took standard (1 inch plates).
Shipping
I’ve personally had no issues with regular use since it arrived a few days ago.
The trap bar arrived one day earlier than expected.
Anyway, i got over the bulkiness factor quickly.
Packaging/appearance
It was well packaged, and all parts were there, including instructions.
- when it arrived, the parts in the box were a bit messy and some bags had some dirt or debris in them.
The first thing i noticed when unpacking, is how thick the diameter of the frame is.
Competitiveness
I was pleased to finally see an option that was half the price of the competitors and thankfully, it delivers in terms of quali... Read More
You can also do lunges, rows and overhead presses with it as well.
I needed a trap bar that could handle standard plates so i could avoid buying a brand new set of plates.
I would only consider other 1 inch trap bar options on amazon if you need a bar that has a higher weight capacity like the tds ... Read More
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
easy, olympic, standard, good and great. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 124 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 31 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They didnt have them at my last gym or any of the gyms ive belonged to in the last 40 years
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But it mirrors an exercise ive been doing for years with dumbbells and i wanted it for my home gym
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its harder to do with large plates on dumbbells and using the smaller plates would be a huge stack
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
First off kudos for making this fit the 1 inch plates
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I bought my weights a long time ago when home gym equipment was commonly the 1 inch plates
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Olympic equipment was harder to find and more expensive
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The olympic size is done by sliding a sleeve over the end to create the wider diameter bar
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