SPRI 5' Weight Lifting bar, 5'

I bought this bar because it was only 5 feet in length; I don't have space for the standard 7 foot bars. I was a little worried at first as the bar came in two pieces and screws together in the center. However, the threading of the screw is well done and the bar connected together without any looseness. I also like the fact that it uses 1" hole plates so I can use my dumbbell plates with it also. I am using up to 200 lbs. and the bar is very stable. This is a good solid short bar.

Advantages:1. It is small and compact.2. You can disassemble it in two halves.Disadvantages:1. It gets loosened right from the threads. This is a safety issue it can break and harm the athlete.2. There is not enough grip for persons with short extremities. If a small person is going to do cleans with it, the person needs to hold the bar at the smoothest part of the bar.I would look for other options.

Item was not looked at before sent out.Threaded connection is not straight. Does not look right

A bit on the heavy side for just being a bar

very nice