CAP Barbell Olympic Hex Trap Bar with Combo Grips, Black

I wasnt expecting too much from this trap bar. Was very apprenensive after reading some of the mixed reviews about quality control. Decided to give it a shot when price dropped below $100. Glad I did. This is as good as any higher priced trap bar out there (for most people). The specs might not be the same, but lets face it, whos lifting over 750? Fit, finish, and welds are all very nice. Dimensions are all relatively square, so no crooked grab handles. Its pretty great. Couldnt really ask for more at just a Benjamin. Expect the most bizarre packaging youve ever seen though...lol.

Standard trap bar if your using 1 inch plates it’s fine. Will hold 5 per side which is plenty for me. Arrived at my house early. Very sturdy well constructed. Was completely protected during shipping actually took some effort to unbox tbh. Worth the money for me.

Weight on this came in at 65.6lbs empty. Heavy duty, great build and value. Months of deadlifting with 565lbs and no bending or issues. Also amazing for working traps and overhead standing press. I see less shoulder pain when pressing heavy overhead with this, because it keeps you in a more natural alignment.

Pros: -Value: $130 trap bar with shipping. Come on. -Packaging: Well packed/padded; box was reasonable size. -Sturdiness: Feels solid, at least up to 275lb. Has not snapped yet, which I guess is a plus. Cons: -Handles welded criminally crooked (see pics) -Handles are only 1" thick; not standard 1.5" of barbells (I like to throw on some fat grips to solve that/work grip) -Collars are short, which might be an issue if you are a beast, stacking 45s more than 4 deep; this is definitely not rackable. -Finish: Garbage. Started coming off almost immediately Overall: If you are looking for a well constructed, aesthetically beautiful bar, and are going to be lifting a ton of weight, this is not for you. Go with a trap bar from Rogue ($300-400), or Kabuki strength ($650) or Eleiko ($750), but keep in mind the price (and those are without shipping); If you are a casual lifter, garage gym guy/gal, or 40+yo dad/mom looking to stay strong and functional, I think this will easily meet your needs.

I had some concerns for this hex after reading other reviews. The 1st was delivery. I was concerned after reading some reviews that the bar arrived damaged, not wrapped correctly, or was very late. I did not have any issues with the delivery. It arrived within 2 days on a large Amazon box truck delivered by 2 gentlemen and it was very securely packaged. My 2nd concern was the the size of the bar. I'm a big man and there's plenty room for me when deadlifting. No issue with the size of the bar. Finally, I was concerned about the paint peeling. I have the black bar, which has a very nice knurl. The bar only showed signs of scraping to the paint when I placed it on the rack and turn it, which is to be expected when you rub metal against metal, but there are no signs of peeling. I am very satisfied with my purchase and delivery. I wish I would have gotten this hex a long time ago. It is a valuable addition to my equipment. I have no idea what the difference is between the other CAP bars, but I have the "combo grip ecom package" with "raised grips." I have no idea what ecom package means, but it has combo grip and is black with good knurling. It's the cheapest CAP bar.

This is a very solid bar for the price. It is build like a tank. The coating is nice and appears to be able to not flake off when you take the weights on and off. The knurling is slightly aggressive. I like that you can hold it two different ways with the raised handles. It was packaged nicely and no chips on the black coating.

Ordered the black combo grips version on Prime Day 2020, delivered 3 days later and earlier than initial estimate. Very nicely packed, no scratch or any kind of blemishes that I could find. Paint job is nicely done, don’t feel that it caused any slick to the grip. Both flush mount and raised handles have knurling that is above average in depth and spacing, providing an excellent grip for heavy deadlift which I like (more aggressive than my 7-foot Olympic barbell). I can easily fit four 45-lbs iron plates on each side. The only minor ‘complaint’ that I have is that the bar weighed only 50 lbs and not the 52-lbs as advertised (I weighed myself on a digital scale with and without the bar to find out the net weight of the bar). However, I decided not to knock any star off the rating since this bar is way better than the one I used to use at the gym for 7 years before COVID. Overall, highly recommended. If you have lower back issues doing deadlift using an Olympic bar, this trap bar is a must have to keep you going strong.

Arrived faster than expected since I live in Hawaii. Good solid steel bar handles, good clean welds on my bar all around. The knurling is a little less "aggressive" compared to a high quality oly bar due to the paint/coating but enough for a good grip. If you need more use a small metal file to get into those grooves or use straps. Overall very happy with the quality and purchase.