Powergainz Barbell Standard Weightlifting Barbell, 300-Pound Capacity

I have the 5 ft black barbell, so my review will be relevant for that version of the product. I can't speak for the other lengths and colors.TL;DR: This is a good bar for beginners looking to get in to basic strength training, but it may not be ideal for advanced lifters or olympic lifters.I really like the barbell and I would recommend it for beginners looking to get in to basic strength training on a budget. The knurling isn't too sharp or uncomfortable, and the grip is a 1" diameter as advertised. Not that this is a stiff bar and will not flex or bend until it reaches failure, in which case the bar is ruined and you will need a new one. This is not a "deadlift bar" which will turn into a bow under heavy weights.Some things to know.This barbell is not ideal for olympic lifting, as the sleeves don't spin, they are fixed in place. That's not to say that it can't work for that, as I have used it for cleans, but there can be a small amount of resistance to bar rotation, so having a bar with rotating sleeves would be more ideal for carryover to proper olympic lifts. Additionally, the 5 foot bar is too short to perform the snatch, as the sleeves are 1 foot each, so the handle length is only about 3 ft.The bar has an advertised max capacity of 300 lbs. I've deadlifted 270 with it and there's no sign of give in the bar, so the 5 ft bar may have more than 300 in it, but I'm certain that my bar can go to 300, so that weight is accurate at least.The black paint has scraped off a bit on the sleeves from loading and unloading plates, but there's no sign of rust or other issues yet, so it seems to just be a cosmetic issue. Maybe it wouldn't be best if you're looking to post to the 'gram but otherwise it seems just fine.The barbell also needs 25mm collars for the sleeves for those who are wondering. I've tried it with 24 mm collars and they're too small. They'll go on and off, but they're not quite big enough to come on and off easily, so 25 is the size to go with.

Perfect length with perfect rough gripping areas. Most importantly, its is solid from inside so is heavy as mentioned. Because I purchased biceps curl bar recently and it was hollow from inside and was so light. Highly recommended.

For this low of a price, this is a great bar for someone that doesn't lift a ton of weight.As many others are saying, clips are kinda loose on this bar but it's a very simple fix. Just put a rubber band or something on the clip when you put it on the bar and it stays on nice and snug. No complaints here.

I like the bar. It has a .97 inch diameter which it does state so 1 inch spring clips won’t go on. It would be 5 stars but packaging was horrible. Completely ripped up and didn’t look cared for. The knurling is good and bar is good quality.

The bar is just small enough that most collars and clips just barely make contact.After a few days of use, no drops or mishandling, one of the rings that the plates rest against (which are clearly just glued on) slipped off while benching and allowed the weights to slide.This cheap bar is actually dangerous.

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you can't beat the price , solid and very strong would recommend

Very well made bar for the price however ends are smaller than 1”. I have found there are limited options for clamps that fit tight and effective secure the weights on the bar.

Seems well made and comparable to brand name bars. So far so good.

I purchased this to replace the hollow bar that came with my 10 yr old bench press. I paid $99 bucks for the entire gym back then and this solid bar cost almost $70 and there was a QC issue with the coating on one end of the bar (minus 1 star). However this bar is longer which means my hands are now in the more proper gripping position for a more effective workout. I hope this bar will last for a long time.

I could not pick the size I wanted or it and it is too long so I cannot use it also it doesn’t even hold the weights I use.

Es más finita pero por el precio está bien

This bar is just what I wanted. The bar accepts 1 inch plates as well which means I can use my current weights off my current barbell. It is very sturdy. Now I have a new squat rack. Can use this bar for squats, bench press, etc. great value.