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.

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.

I haven’t tested the weight capacity of the barbell, but with around 150lbs on there it doesn’t bend or seem sketchy. The thickness is a good size for all hand sizes. The grip on here is great, a little sharp to the hands but after a while I assume it’ll de sharpen a tad. The spin is like any other barbell, not too much and not too little. Versatility is a little on the lower end because it’s 7ft lol, but if you get the smaller barbells I’m sure you can do a lot more. Highly recommend.

Strong and works as intended.

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.

Excellent barbell for the price. The knurling isn’t super aggressive, so if you’re looking for that you may want to try another barbell. Love this for my home gym.

Love it. Its for my wife. She likes this instead of the 45lb olympic barbell. Its shorter in length as well. Good quality. Great grip. Ive used it a few times myself and its just a good quality bar.

This 5-foot CAP Olympic Bar is absolutely perfect for a home gym setup where space is a premium. We specifically chose the 5 ft option because we use a small squat rack (not a full power rack), and this bar fits the dimensions exactly without sticking out awkwardly. For my partner and me (both around 5'6" and 5'7" tall), the shorter length feels completely natural for squats, presses, and deadlifts. It provides a full, challenging workout while saving significant room compared to a standard 7 ft bar. If you're building a home gym or working in a tight space, don't hesitate—this is the ideal, space-saving solution without sacrificing quality. Highly recommended!