Cap Barbell 150 LB Coated Hex Dumbbell Set with A-Frame Rack, Blue

The weights themselves are great. Very solid, nice handles, good materials. For the price, this a really great set of weights and it’s great having the 5 lb. increments. The rack was easy to put together, looks great, and doesn’t take up much space at all. The first downside is the smell when they arrive. I knew about this from other reviews so i unboxed them outside, rubbed them down with a dish rag using soapy water, and let them stay outside (under a covered area) for a few days. They still have a smell up close now but they don’t stink up the room like they would have. The bigger downside that I don’t have any solution for is the width of the rack hooks. They are made to hold the weights at a good spot on the handles, but that makes them more narrow than your hand. When I pull them out, I can only grab them with 3 fingers and when I put them back I have to kindof toss them in a bit or risk pinching parts of my hand against the hook. (see pictures) Given all of that, I’m taking off half a star for the rack width because, as long as you clean them well when you get them, they are otherwise a great set and well worth the cost.

This CAP Barbell dumbbell set is exactly what I needed to round out my home gym. The coated hex dumbbells feel solid and well‑balanced, and the coating helps protect both the weights and the floor. The vertical rack is sturdy, space‑saving, and keeps everything organized without taking up much room. It’s a convenient range of weights for strength training, and the whole setup looks clean and professional. Excellent value for anyone building or upgrading their workout space.

The weights seem good and I like the thickness of where you put your hands. The bad parts: there was a washer missing. Fortunately, I had one, but it is silver and not black like the ones that come with it. I was able to put it on the inside at the top so it’s not really noticeable unless you know where to look for it. Also, these smell terrible. I’m guessing it’s offgassing from the rubber, but it gave me an instant headache and 3 days later is still really bad. I have an air purifier in the room and it hasn’t seemed to help. I can taste it. Yuck.

These dumbbells are terrible. Although they claim to be made from recycled materials, they emit an extremely strong chemical odor. The smell is so toxic that it causes eye irritation and coughing. Even after leaving the windows open for several days, the odor has not faded. I strongly recommend avoiding this product, especially if you have children, seniors, or anyone with asthma in your home.

Solid set with very good quality dumbbells, but two things keep it from five stars... First, the assembly hardware arrived missing two nuts (but came with three extra bolts) which caused me to go to a local hardware store to complete assembly. Second, the spaces that hold each of the dumbbells are a little tight, so you have to watch your fingers when placing the weights in the rack. Lastly, and this is a wish list item, if the rack had casters (even if optional) to make it easy to move around, it would make this one of the best buys in the entry weight/exercise space.