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CAP Barbell is a US strength brand, and this page gathers its home-gym kit: rubber hex dumbbell sets with A-frame or two-tier racks, colour-coded neoprene sets, quick-select adjustable dumbbells, Olympic bumper plate sets, cast-iron standard plates, kettlebells, a raised-handle trap bar, foldable weight benches, a 3-in-1 plyo box and EVA interlocking floor mats. It suits anyone putting together a CAP weight set at home, from a first pair of dumbbells to a plate-loaded set-up.

CAP sizes its weights in pounds, so the kilogram figures land on odd numbers: 2.27 kg is 5 lb, 11.3 kg is 25 lb and the 72.6 kg bumper set is 160 lb of plates. Before buying plates, check your bar. Olympic and bumper plates have a 50 mm (2 in) centre hole for Olympic bars; standard plates have a 25 mm (1 in) hole and only fit standard bars and dumbbell handles. Bumper plates are made to be dropped from overhead onto a platform or thick mat; cast-iron plates are not.

Build out your set-up with dumbbells, adjustable dumbbells, weight plates, weight benches, dumbbell racks and gym equipment mats, or read how to set up a home gym in a UK home.

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CAP: frequently asked questions

Do CAP Olympic plates fit a standard barbell?

No. CAP Olympic and bumper plates have a 50 mm (2 in) centre hole made for Olympic bars, whose sleeves are 50 mm thick. On a 25 mm standard bar they would slide about and sit off-centre, which is unsafe. If you own a standard bar or spinlock dumbbell handles, choose the cast-iron standard plates with a 25 mm (1 in) hole instead.

Why are CAP dumbbell weights in unusual kilogram numbers?

CAP manufactures to pound increments, so each weight is converted to kilograms: 5 lb becomes 2.27 kg, 10 lb is 4.54 kg, 15 lb is 6.8 kg and 25 lb is 11.3 kg. The jumps between pairs are consistent, just not round metric numbers. When comparing with kilogram-based brands, round to the nearest half kilogram.

Rubber hex or neoprene dumbbells: which CAP set should I choose?

Rubber-coated hex dumbbells go heavier, protect floors from knocks and do not roll away between sets, so they suit presses, rows and lunges. Neoprene dumbbells are lighter, colour-coded and comfortable in the hand, which makes them handy for circuits, classes and higher-rep work. Many home gyms end up with a light neoprene set and heavier rubber hex pairs.

Do I need mats under CAP weights?

On a hard or wooden floor, yes. CAP EVA interlocking mats in 13–25 mm (½–1 in) thicknesses cushion set-down dumbbells, reduce noise and protect the floor. For deadlifts or dropping bumper plates, use dense rubber flooring or a lifting platform as well, because EVA foam dents under heavy, concentrated loads over time.

Sources: capbarbell.com

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