CAP Barbell 2-Inch Olympic 7 ft Barbell Bars
- Bar
- 500 pounds
- Knurled
- Chrome
- Better rated than 57%
- More reviewed than 93%
A standard 35 lb, 7-foot Olympic bar with a 500 lb rating and bronze bushing sleeves, built for general strength training rather than competitive Olympic lifting.
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How it ranks among the 101 bars we track
4.7★ across 2,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A standard 7-foot, 35 lb Olympic barbell built from steel with a 500 lb load rating, designed for squats, bench press, deadlifts, and rows. It fits standard 2-inch Olympic plates and racks.
Volcano-style knurling plus a center knurl are meant to keep grip secure without being overly abrasive, particularly for squats where the bar rests across the back. Bronze bushing sleeves are used instead of needle bearings, aimed at smooth rotation during presses and cleans while keeping the bar simpler and more affordable.
- 7-foot, 35 lb Olympic barbell
- 500 lb weight rating, 100,000 PSI tensile steel
- Volcano knurling with center knurl
- Bronze bushing sleeves for smooth rotation
Who it's for
Fits home and garage gym lifters doing standard barbell training with 2-inch plates, from beginner to intermediate lifting goals per the listing. Not aimed at competitive lifters wanting bearing-sleeve bars built for fast Olympic lifting.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fits standard 2-inch plates, racks, and benches
- Center knurl helps keep the bar secure across the back during squats
- Bronze bushing sleeves for smoother rotation than a fixed sleeve
- Bushing sleeves rather than needle bearings, less suited to fast Olympic lifts
- No buyer reviews yet to confirm long-term wear
Performance notes
Bronze bushing sleeves let the bar rotate during presses, rows, and cleans, meant to reduce strain on the wrists and forearms compared to a fixed sleeve. The steel is rated at 100,000 PSI tensile strength with a hard chrome finish, and the bar carries a 500 lb load rating for training use.
Specifications
| Brand | CAP |
|---|---|
| Model | OBIS-85 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 500 pounds |
| Item Weight | 35.26 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 86 × 3 inches |
| Grip Size | 1.2 inches |
| Sleeve Length | 15.3 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Chrome |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Knurled |
| Part Number | OBIS-85 |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| CAP Barbell 2-Inch Olympic 7 ft Barbell BarsThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 2,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Everyday Essentials Olympic Super Curl Barbell Curl BarEveryday | 4.7 / 5 | 3,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Olympic EZ Curl Barbell Bar 47"Olympic | 4.7 / 5 | 1,000 | 4.4 / 5 |
| ExtreSpo 47" EZ Curl Bar Weight Lifting BarExtreSpo | 4.6 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Yaheetech 7-Foot Olympic Barbell with CollarsYaheetech | 4.7 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the CAP OBIS-85
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What plates fit the CAP Barbell OBIS-85?
It uses standard 2-inch Olympic sleeves, compatible with 2-inch Olympic plates, power racks, and squat racks.
What is the weight rating of this barbell?
The listing states a 500 lb capacity with 100,000 PSI tensile strength steel and a hard chrome finish.
Does this bar have bearing or bushing sleeves?
Bronze bushing sleeves, built for smooth rotation during presses, rows, and cleans rather than fast Olympic-style lifts.