CAP Barbell Beast Bar

$143.72

  • Grip Diameter: 28.5mm
  • Steel Gauge/PSI: 110,000 PSI
  • Weight Capacity: 500 lbs (some vendors/marketing materials claim 700/1000lbs)
  • HGM verdict: This is not the barbell we generally recommend to most users, but if you’re a beginner with a highly constrained budget, this is a smart choice.

Description

  • Length: 86″ (7 ft)
  • Grip Diameter: 28.5mm
  • Product Weight: 20 KG (44 lbs)
  • Tensile Strength/PSI: 110,000 PSI
  • Weight Capacity: 500 lbs (some resources claim 700lbs or 1,000lbs).
  • Key Features: Black oxide finish, medium-depth knurling, designed as a durable, entry-level multipurpose bar.
  • HGM Take: this is not the barbell we recommend in a vacuum: its tensile strength and weight capacity are below the generally recommended standard.  But whenever budget becomes the most acute constraint for a buyer, we feel more comfortable with CAP’s offering vs the other cheapest alternatives.  This is a beginner-friendly bar: the knurling isn’t that tough, and at 28.5mm, it’s well suited for those who can’t/won’t decide between an Olympic-lifting slant or a Powerlifting slant.

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