CAP Barbell 2-Inch Olympic Barbell Bars | 5 ft, 6 ft, & 7 ft | Multiple Options

Although Amazon completely destroyed one end of the cardboard box the bar was undamaged, which indicates good protective packaging. The chrome finish is very clean and smooth, and the knurling on the bar feels just right with and without gloves. The 28mm size feels substantial but not oversized. This bar is actually round. I have another Olympic bar (not Cap brand) that came as part of a complete set, and you can feel several flat spots around the circumference of the bar. When spinning the new bar inside the bearings with no load there is some squeaking, and I'll probably disassemble and lubricate it. Otherwise, there is no excessive play in the parts. Overall I'm very pleased with this purchase. It looks and feels like a high end bar but without the high end price. I have a small workout space and the 5' length is perfect for dead lifts, freeing up my 7' bar to become a permanent home on the bench.

We opted for this barbell because of the 6ft option. We don’t have tons of space for our home gym and this was perfect. It’s high quality and durable, great purchase for home gyms!

My husband and I have had a wide variety from low to mid-range fitness and strength products over the years, so when he wanted a lower-priced Oly barbell, we thought of Cap as our experiences have overall been good with them for over 25 years. We have found that sometimes their chromed equipment has sharp edges or flakes, so we went with the 60in, Solid Bar, Black. My husband is lifting 300 pounds max - usually less - and I'm lifting 100 or under, so this bar seemed good. And it is just what we wanted. It's lighter than an official bar but heavier than a 1-inch standard bar, the black finish is attractive with no flaking or sharp edges at all. The knurling is comfortable and grippy. The sleeves don't stick, and while I don't think they have bearings or bushings, for this price, we weren't expecting any. The black finish is coming off of the sleeves in a couple small places, but for the price, we expected that. We're using it almost daily, with and without a small rack, and are completely satisfied. This is a budget-priced all-solid bar, so we didn't expect an Ohio Power Bar or something like that. We bought this bar as it will work for our needs and costs around 1/4 of the price of a value bar and about 1/8th of a price or less of a high end bar, but we don't need a high end bar. And to bring a solid bar in at this price range, there are going to be compromises, but we knew that going in. Overall if you don't want to spend too much money but don't want a hollow barbell, this is a solid option. We're getting a lot of use out of it, and plan to keep using it for years to come.

great and durable barbell. I think this barbell is great for competition and home gyms

The 5-foot bar is a really great size to fit in my workout room in the basement (about 10' by 10'). The only issue I have is that the grip is too narrow for the bench that we have. The image shows that it is 37", but it's actually 33". It also lists the knurling as 13", but it's about 10.5" (but this didn't matter to us as much). Other than the grip size, this is a fantastic bar, and particularly so given the price! We've only put 70 pounds per side, but there's no bending or anything like that. Very impressed with this brand, and likely to buy it again. I really just wanted to write this review as it may impact someone else's decision, because of the inaccurate numbers presented in the measurements photo (at least as of 1/4/2026), and to add that the quality of the bar is very high. Because of the incorrect size displayed, I'm struggling to find a bench that will accommodate this size.

A great addition to my home gym.

I picked this up as a starter bar for my home gym and honestly it’s been solid so far. For the price, getting a full 7 ft Olympic bar that weighs 45 lbs is kind of hard to beat. I’ve been using it for bench, squats, and deadlifts (around 300 lbs max right now), and it feels balanced and easy to use. with decent knurling; not too aggressive but still gives a good grip.the color is nice, and the finish is smooth. Seems as durable as any bar I have used in commercial gyms. The only real downside is the sleeve rotation. The bronze bushings aren’t as smooth as higher-end bars, so you can definitely feel the difference there, but it’s not a dealbreaker for normal lifts. Compared to something like a Rogue bar, yeah it’s not on that level; but it’s also a fraction of the price. If you’re building a home gym on a budget, this gets the job done without overthinking it.

Getting back into a regular workout routine & using my home gym. Our 7ft (45#) barbell was just too much for me to handle & my coach/trainer recommended this one in the 5 ft / 25#. It fits well on my rack & I already had the plates, etc. needed which fit great. The finish is great on it. I don't have any issues handling it or adding plates to it. The end clamps just need a little extra wiggling but they way better on this bar vs the old one. Time will tell how it holds up with rust & durability but so far, it's great. It's really helped me up my workouts & am very happy with it.

Great bar!

Great for workouts

Very good I love it

Perfect length for working out in the bedroom. Compact and solid barbell. Unexpectedly heavier than I expected.

Nice bar, works great