Dont be fooled by the product photo. The description is closer to what you actually get. The rod is chrome and hollow. The weights are thin, flat iron and not the thicker plastic-coated plates as shown in the photo. The clips are small and difficult to squeeze with such short handles.
The weights are metal and are similar to what is pictured but not exactly. The main problem I had was because the weights are all metal (including the inner hole where the bar goes through)the weights would start to slide. So when you put the clips they provided on to the bar, do about 5 to 10 bi-cep reps... the weights would come loose -causing giggle. I would have to stop and re-tighten.
I did fix the above problem. I took the weights and the bar with me to Home Depot and found washers to put on the bar that were wide enough and thick enough so that when the weights were on they couldn''t roll and work themselves off. That took me a bit because I had to find the right washers... which actually came off a part I found in the plumping area at Home Depot. Problem Solved.
The clips they provide you to hold the weights on are small so they are hard to squeeze and clip on (it has more to do with the angle/size). I was able to get some other clips to hold the weights on that use a snap lock. Much better for me.
So overall I''m happy and use this product often, but not without modifications which is why I rate this product only 3 stars.
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The bar is not long enough for people over 5 feet tall. You can''t put your hands wide enough to do chest presses correctly. Rough surface not good for large number of repititions. I wouldn''t buy this again if I could go back. My seller also sent the weights in a normal USPS flat rate box, and they were busting out when they arrived! I''d definitely go for the power systems cardio bar if you are looking for something similar to this.
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