Good quality olympic short bar. Does not come with collars so I ordered some clips which I prefer. Now I can keep a bar on the floor and not have to change out my bench bar all the time. These bars can run over a couple hundred dollars and this bar is not one of those but I didn't want to pay that and this bar is only incrementally different in my opinion. As far as its being noisy, it's not, and if it was I could lube it. Anyhow lifting weights makes noise and I like it.

The CAP Barbell is a good buy for the money. The only problem we have with the bar is how rough the texture is on the grips. You will have to wear gloves or use tape when using this bar. We are pleased with the item and would recommend it for the price.

Solid and sturdy. It is a perfect size for my mid-size weight bench. 2 inch weights and weight grips fit tightly over the sleeves and has proved great so far.

I ordered this weight bar for my husband and he is very pleased with it. The weight bar came just as described and seems to be of quality workmanship.

i like the bar. it's only six foot which is fine for me -but consider the dimensions and spacing of your bench rest. it's also only thirty pounds- which is fine for me - possibly if you are dropping the weights - it might be a little easier on the plates.

Been using this bar for about a month now, and so far it's not bad. For a starter bar anyway. Sleeves and collars are a bit loose and noisy when they spin. But something that you can get used to. This was purchased just as a stop gap bar until I get a much nicer one around the first of the year. For the price, which was dirt cheap, I really can't complain. It serves it's purpose very well. Would very likely suit a beginner lifter quite well.

The listed weight of this bar is 39lbs according to UPS shipping information. So if you are doing a program like stronglifts 5x5 you'll need to add some plates to make up for that deficiency in the description. This bar fits within my power cage so it works for me and saves a little bit of spacing.

Great product. Would recommend for a space saving bar. Kind of bummed it's not a true 45 pounds like a full size Oly bar but it makes sense that if you chop a foot of something it'll lose a few pounds. overall not that noticeable.

Good bar for a starter. I did have some paint come off on my hands which wasnt pleasant and it only weighs 26lbs so if def isnt an olympic bar but a nice practice bar.

I got these to start training snatches, since I couldn't do it with a 45 lb bar right off the bat. Well made and perfect for my purposes.

The ends have too much play in them, so the bar is noisy to use. But the reduced size is perfect for the small garage space where it will be used. It's functional, the price was good, shipping was prompt. This item will serve it's puprose!

When I first received the barbell, the sleeves were missing off the bar, Overstock then shipped me a complete replacement. Great bar and even better service.

Nice bar, easy to fit weights on. The perfect fit for short me and taller hubby.

Good solid bar, actually cheapest I found, came early. I am very happy with this product and i would recommend this item for adding to ones gym.

Get's the job done, though I still think bars like this are too expensive for what you get. Having said that, doubt you will find this bar new at a lower cost than Overstock.

We have used this regularly to lift, it has tolerated weight well and is still in new condition. We would buy one again.

Ordered this barbell for my husband last year. Husband seems to be very with so far.

For the money it is a good bar. The ends are loose, and as another person said it can get noisy. This bar is not as good as what you see in a good gym, but way better then the "baby bars" you buy at most retail sports stores. Nothing fancy, and it works.

Well for starters when I got the bar I put weights on it and it fell of because they didn't have the screws in the end to keep it on. Then called them and took forever to get a response. Come to find out they could t get the parts to fix it. Well they sent a replacement and ended up charging me for that one too. Well it was a fight to get my money back. I will never use them ever again and this bar sucks

I bought this for my wrestling son to work out in our house. Very functional. It works well with his weights. A very excellent purchase that arrived in a timely manner.