CAP Barbell Rubber Coated Dumbbell Weight Set with Vertical Rack | 100 lb, 150 lb, and 210 lb Options

As others have mentioned, these are shipped in three boxes of weights at 50# each, and one narrow box that holds the stand. In my case, while extremely heavy duty boxes were used, and well taped, one of the boxes was sliced open and minor damage to rubber ends of DBs in that box occurred. Looks like it was slid over something which cut it through.In any event, 2x5, 2x10, 2x15, 2x20, 2x25# DBs are included, making this an excellent "base" set. Handles are knurled and as expected in diameter and abrasiveness. No gloves required, but your mileage may vary.Is there a smell? seems to be the burning question. Of course they have a smell. They were just born of chemicals. They smell like what they are: rubber. So if you have ever had a new bike tire in your house, that is the smell, multiplied by a few pairs. It doesn't bother me in the slightest, and I was able to start using right away. I cannot relate at all to folks who seemed like they were going to swoon after opening the boxes.NOTE: I "washed" these with dish soap and water before using because they are covered in manufacturing residual dust etc. and will make your hands filthy otherwise. Mine did *not* have any kind of oily residues, as others have mentioned; again, just new tire smell, which for me is not obnoxious. But hey- some people think cilantro tastes terrible, so there is no accounting for taste.NOTE #2: Unlike the way Amazon's own brand and some other DBs I have purchased are wrapped, these were just loose in the box. No Styrofoam, no placement in a baggie, nada. Just in the box. So they are not going to be 100% brand new and flawless looking when you take them out. Get over it. They're dumbbells. They'll look like that in a couple months of workouts anyway. Also, because there is no protection, be judicious in opening the boxes. Just slice around the tape so you are not gouging a chunk out of your new best friends.I got these for basically a buck a pound, which is what weights were before Covid, and what they should be anyway, and held off on buying them until I hit the sale amount. Having said that, they would still be worth it for the $200 amount too, of course, just slightly less of a bargain.As has been mentioned by other reviewers, the A-frame is easy to put together, but will take your fingers off if you are not watching what you are doing when replacing the weights onto the rack, something which was also true at many gyms I have used and is a bug and not a feature of this style of rack.Definitely recommend, and would purchase again. Plan on augmenting with additional weights and eventually using a horizontal rack for all of them, but this was a steal-- and delivered on top of it.I am keeping the boxes. These are some of the heaviest duty boxes I have had sent to me. You should keep them until your return date is over anyway, in the event something untoward happens and they need to go back.

I’ve been building my home gym and this CAP Barbell 150 LB Coated Hex Dumbbell Set was exactly what I needed. The set comes with pairs of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 lb dumbbells, plus a sturdy rack to keep them organized.The quality is excellent—the dumbbells feel solid, the coating helps protect floors, and the hex shape keeps them from rolling away. The handles have just the right amount of knurling for grip without being too rough on your hands.Assembly for the rack was quick and straightforward, and it feels stable even when loaded with all the weights. I’ve been using this set for strength training, HIIT circuits, and light rehab work, and it’s been perfect for all of it.The only thing to note is that the rack is compact—great for saving space, but the dumbbells sit close together, so you need to lift them out carefully.Overall, if you want a high-quality, versatile dumbbell set for your home gym, this is a great choice. Sturdy, space-saving, and built to last.Would I buy again? Yes, without hesitation.

I’m baffled at some of the reviews citing ashtray and chemical health concerns, etc. it’s rubber. Period. You walk into a tire store or the back of a Sam’s Club where they sell tires and you smell rubber….and your garage will smell like new tires for a period of time as well. There was residue on them but all I did was fill two buckets, one with Dawn and another to rinse, and then I dried them. Ultimately the rubber smell remains for a short time after, but now I have a clean set without residue. All good! I did get a burr mark in my finger from use but if you use workout gloves, no concerns. I would buy these again. The rack is fine and be careful of your fingers when you place back into the rack (use a couple fingers only), but these look good and are built to last.

Recently ordered these hex dumbbells with the chrome handles, and they are an excellent bargain at this price range. Perfect weight training range for the needs of a 55-year-old guy who is just looking to stay healthy.They arrived in four very well fortified boxes - two 25lbs; two 20lbs with two 5lbs; two 15lbs with two 10lbs; and the rack. Yes, they had a light oil sheen and smell, but after washing them in the sink with Dawn, there's no smell, no sheen, and no residue. No burrs in the chrome, or peeling of the rubber coating at all.The rack holds them perfectly, has a small footprint, and takes about 15-20 minutes to put together. You'll need a traditional wrench to hold the nuts steady, as they only include an L-shape hex wrench to screw in the bolts. Great dumbbell set for people looking to stay fit by incorporating some strength training.

I’ve been using this set for a few weeks and it’s solid. The dumbbells feel great, the rubber coating protects the floor, and the rack saves space without being bulky. It’s a great starter set if you're building a home gym.Pro:Good weight range for full-body workouts or isolation trainingRack is sturdy and doesn’t take up much roomRubber coating makes them quiet and less damaging to floorsGrips are comfortable with solid knurlingCon:The smell is really strong out of the box. I washed mine with soap and water, which helped a bit. After a few days, the smell faded but it’s still noticeable up close.Overall, I’m happy with this set. It does what it promises, and once the smell settles, it’s perfect for home use. Definitely worth it for the price.

Good quality weights. I like how the weights are rubber coated so they don't scratch up the floor. They are easy and comfortable to use. The rack is sturdy and holds the weights well. The overall set is pretty compact and doesn't take up a lot of space. Very happy with these weights.

Easy to put together. Looks good. Felt rather cheap but it was sturdy so it'll get a pass. Weights smelled funny though, in a bad way.