CAP Barbell OBIS-60B-3 Olympic Barbell

Overview

CAP's 2 inch Olympic barbell comes in 5, 6 and 7 foot lengths, with the 5 foot version rated to a 500 lb capacity. It uses volcano style knurling and bronze bushing sleeves, built from steel with a 100,000 PSI tensile strength rating and a phosphate finish.

The shorter 5 foot length and lighter starting weight target beginner lifters, younger athletes or home gyms with limited space, rather than max effort loading. Bronze bushings rather than needle bearings handle sleeve rotation, which is common on entry to mid level bars and trades some smoothness for a lower price. The sleeves fit standard 2 inch Olympic plates and standard racks, benches and home gym equipment.

• 2 inch Olympic sleeve diameter
• 5, 6 and 7 foot length options
• Bronze bushing sleeve rotation
• 100,000 PSI tensile steel with phosphate finish

Who it's for

Works for beginner to intermediate lifters and home gyms wanting a compact Olympic bar for squats, presses, rows and general strength training. Competitive powerlifters loading near or past the bar's rated capacity should look at a bar built and rated for that load.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Bronze bushing sleeves let the sleeves rotate during cleans, presses and rows, which is meant to reduce wrist and forearm strain compared to a fixed sleeve bar. Volcano knurling gives grip without being sharp enough to tear hands during high rep sets, and the phosphate finish is meant to resist wear on the shaft.

Specifications

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