I have a small gym in my 2nd bedroom, 8x12 room. I bought the 5 foot Cap Olympic bar so I could bench and use it on my Viking press. I've had it for about 3 yrs now, zero issues. When I got back into heavier bench (over 300 lbs) I did pick up the Cap Beast bar. Highly recommended. I still use the 5 ft bar for floor presses and overhead presses with the viking bar. The only reason I needed a longer bar for bench wasn't just the weight but more the length. I have a 55 inch chest so my grip is wider. But when I stop lifting heavy I can see sticking to the 5 ft bar.

@UsawaFitness

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I'm going to pin this comment so the rest of the community here can see it. Thank you!

@andyxgt

Жыл бұрын

I have a 6x10 room, I use the 47in barbell, I going to try the 5 FT bar lets see how that goes. I do not power lift, I think the 47in is fine.

@UsawaFitness

Жыл бұрын

@@andyxgt a lot of times it's enough for a lot of people. Let me know how it works out.

I bought this bar based on this video and it’s amazing. I have an Oppsdecor 7in1 Olympic weight bench (check that out if you’re looking for a bench with a lot of versatility) in my bedroom because I don’t have the space for a proper home gym. I had a 7ft bar, and it worked ok, but it really limited what I could do and I was always worried about hitting something. On top of that it was too long to put on a holder so I had to leave it up on my rack, which I didn’t like doing because I have 2 cats that sleep with me at night. I was always worried that they’d (somehow) accidentally knock it down. This bar works sooooo much better. It’s maneuverable, not too long, and fits on my barbell holder, plus the sleeves are plenty long for me. Thank you sooooo much!!!!!!!!

@UsawaFitness

3 күн бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching some of my stuff. I appreciate it!

That’s a great review! Makes me want to go buy one…. Especially since I have short arms and a short stature…. I see what you mean about inserting those slo-mo sections. Lookin’ good!!❤

@mary-helensteindler1331

Жыл бұрын

And I also like your comment about the lighter weight being better than the 40-lb 7-ft bar to prevent grip strength burn out. That’s brilliant!

Great idea for the barbell clean as I will give that a try with a 5 foot barbell.

@UsawaFitness

Жыл бұрын

Go for it! Thanks for watching!

Awesome video it looks great!!!!

@UsawaFitness

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're trying to make em better every video!

I love the aesthetics of it. It's so cute for 5'1" me. Cool review.

@UsawaFitness

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@UsawaFitness

Жыл бұрын

The 5 foot bar is ultra underrated wren you're 1 inch taller then it and when you're a got taller then it. 🤣

@jaleesa00

Жыл бұрын

@Usawa Fitness lol I'm sure. Very space saving like you said in the video of what the extra 2 feet of space gives you versatility. Just need to get the 10lb bumpers to look 💪🏼

Wow that’s so cool I like that bar and wanna see that other one u got😎😎😎💪

@UsawaFitness

Жыл бұрын

It's coming really soon! 💪🏾

@Iversonwings1

Жыл бұрын

PAUSE

Just what I needed to see. Figured this would be a good barbell to buy lunges and hip thrusts. My question is... are you likely to smack your elbows on the weight plates? If I gotta clean it to get to get into my lunges I kinda want to know before dropping money on it.

@UsawaFitness

Жыл бұрын

Nope the only time that can be an issue is if you're doing an upright row with a bumper plate or a plate the size of a 45lbs plate.

How much weight can you fit on those sleeves? I have a low ceiling gym basement, the compact size appeals to me for squats

@UsawaFitness

8 күн бұрын

It has a maximum load capacity of 500 lbs but I don't really use it like that to be honest.

I never even knew that was an option.

@UsawaFitness

Жыл бұрын

Yep it is! ☺️

Do you recommend the barbell with or without bronze brushing? Thanks.

@UsawaFitness

Жыл бұрын

Hey I'm sorry for missing this one. Honestly I'm not really versed enough to speak on that. I'm reviewing equipment as I own it but I'm not an expert on the differences so I wouldn't want to mislead you.

@Iversonwings1

Жыл бұрын

@@UsawaFitness thanks for your honesty

Hi do you have a link to the barbell holder please?

@UsawaFitness

Жыл бұрын

Yep here you go. amzn.to/3KDLriZ

Would you recommend deadlifts with these? Should I get 6ft barbells instead? I’m 5’7

@UsawaFitness

2 ай бұрын

You could definitely use a bar like this for deadlifts to workout with. You'll want a 7 for bar if you're looking to compete but this is perfect for workout deadlifts.

@silentomatoe

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! My motivation is I don’t have a lot of space at my home

@UsawaFitness

2 ай бұрын

@@silentomatoe yep I totally get it! This size bar will be perfect for you then.

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@UsawaFitness

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏾

You know of any good bench press racks that would work with 5ft barbell? Or should I get a 7ft

@UsawaFitness

9 ай бұрын

I don't have a bench to suggest but I personally would lean towards a 7ft barbell is I were going to bench with it. I can rack my 5ft on my cage but it barely fits and I feel like you're going to have to work to rack your weights at the end of your set.

@aboudreauxtg

3 күн бұрын

I have the oppsdecor 7 in one weight bench and the 5 ft works with it bcs it’s meant for a smaller space. Upside is that it folds up too. I have mine inside my bedroom, and it stands against the wal except for when I’m using it. It works really well, but I’m a 15 yro 5’7” female. Idk if that would work well for you. My shoulders are large for a woman, but I’m still not a man whatsoever lol 😂

@UsawaFitness

3 күн бұрын

Sounds like you figured out a nice little working set up! 👍🏾💪🏾

@aboudreauxtg

3 күн бұрын

@@UsawaFitness It’s really good if you don’t have a lot of space. I just kinda got lucky bcs when I was looking for a bench it popped up on sale for 180 instead of 350. I couldn’t have afforded it without that lol. But yes, it is an amazing setup and I don’t know why more people don’t buy it or promote it. The weight capacity is a little low at 660, but for a beginner it works great. It has a preacher curl bench, leg extensions, chest extension, bench press, and squat rack. On top of that the bench is adjustable to be incline or decline, and the squat rack part uses the same adjustable holders for the bench press, so it works in a small space. Then when I’m done with the weightlifting part of my workout, I can fold it up (which takes me like 2 or 3 minutes) and do other exercises unhindered because it takes up no space at all. I honestly love it.

@UsawaFitness

3 күн бұрын

@@aboudreauxtg Hey we're all ballin on a budget out here! I'm all about finding a good deal when it comes to my workout equipment! :-)