Unboxing and Full Review of Fitness Gear 300 lb Olympic Weight Set | Plates and Bar | Home Gym

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This is a full review of the Fitness Gear 300 lb Olympic Weight Set, for a home gym, purchased from Dick's Sporting Goods. In this video:
- I unbox a new set
- Measure each plate and the bar and compare them to a standard Olympic set
- Weigh each plate and the bar to see the actual weight and if they are accurate
- Load the bar with weights to check its deflection
- Disassemble the bar to check its quality and construction
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@wadesworldtv 2 года назад

Thank you for your attention to detail, this is exactly what I was looking for. EXTREMELY helpful, sir!

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment, and glad it was helpful! I recently posted a 1 year update video as well: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uKFlWehnlfI.html

@ebaustin99 3 года назад

Terrific review. Very thorough and informative. Thanks!

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Thanks! I appreciate it! And I’m glad you found it helpful, that is the goal!

@pmail2731 3 года назад

Thanks for the seriously thorough review!

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

No problem, glad you found it helpful!

@Chasem20 3 года назад

This is probably the best weights review on yt better than most of the ones from the big channels… your gonna be bigger than garage gym reviews one day if you keep doing these

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate it!

@ethan-hs3sq 3 года назад

Best review I've ever seen

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Thanks, I really appreciate it!

@DocDers 3 года назад

At first I figured this comment was sarcastic but was I completely wrong! Well done on the review

@Edrianium 3 года назад

Insanely detailed !! Ty

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Doing my best to provide quality information. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

@-What-are-your-thoughts 3 года назад

That’s a crazy good detailed review on the specs. I purchased this set along with the Fitness Gear Pro HR600 rack, bench, dumb bells, curl bar and hex bar. I’m a beginner in the lifting world so this was a good fit for me. Thanks for the review.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

That’s awesome! You’ve got a really nice set up! Congrats!

@jeffreybabino8161 2 года назад

This is a great video thanks again for your time and help 🏋️

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Thanks, glad you found it helpful!

@jasondmmd 3 года назад

I definitely appreciate this. I've been looking about buying something like this. I realize that this won't appear in any "best weights" or "best bars" articles, but yeah, something like this might fit my needs. I appreciate the breaking down of the bar so I can better understand quality in bars.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Happy you found it helpful. For a home gym, this set is working great! Absolutely no regrets with the purchase, especially for the low cost. As another viewer commented, a pair of bumper plates would be a great addition for deadlifts. I put some rubber pads on the ground under the plates, but a pair of bumper plates would definitely be the perfect solution. I am keeping my eye out for a pair.

@yuriborg8023 3 года назад

Great video!👍👌👏 Very professional!!👍👌👏

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate it!

@drewphifer4684 3 года назад

I seriously appreciate how thorough this review is. Would be awesome to see a comparison review on the Weider 300lb weight set from Dick's

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate it, and I’m glad you found it helpful! A Weider companion would be great. I’m having trouble finding any plates in general in store, and the shipping price when buying plates online is absurd. I currently have a few more fitness equipment reviews posted. I currently have plans for 4 or 5 more as well. I have a backlog of videos to make; getting through them one week at a time!

@nick..6446 3 года назад

Great vid

@riffdex 2 года назад

Love the Jack stands. Best way to get “jacked”

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Lol

@wootuser 3 года назад

This review was awesome. You clearly put a lot of effort into this and it's much appreciated. I am purchasing same set and you gave me more than enough info, I am purchasing this set. Getting this at Dicks Sporting Good for $399 (It's a Weider ) in store pickup. I am adding to an existing smaller 130 LB set with a 3 part barbell (SUCKS). Buying the plates individually and single one piece barbell is way more expensive than buying this whole set. Thanks for the review.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

No problem! Glad you found it helpful! I appreciate it!

@jfinch4676 3 года назад

Very informative video! 👍👌

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate it!

@RW-td2hz 3 года назад

Damn this is incredible. Thanks

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

I appreciate it, thanks! Glad you found it helpful!

@kyo442 3 года назад

Great video!

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate it!

@Wyoboy7220 3 года назад

Love my set, works great

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Awesome! That’s good to hear. Thanks.

@FreeGraceNotes 3 года назад

You are def an engineer. Great review

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Right on; Mechanical Engineer. Thanks!

@JamesDean-vl3uf 11 месяцев назад

Great tutorial so detailed I could tell this was definitely done during covid lockdown time 😂

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 11 месяцев назад

Lol. It was indeed. I did a one year update review on it as well. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uKFlWehnlfI.html

@esketit3701 2 года назад

wow, amazing video, i was expecting a lazy just press record video, very impressed on ur review, and i just copped this for like $400 lol

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Nice! Yeah, the price increased from $250 to $400. I wish I bought a second set when it was $250. More plates would be nice. I recently did a 1 year update video on this set. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uKFlWehnlfI.html

@cobrawannab1 2 года назад

great video!

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate it! If it is of any further help or interest, I recently posted a one year update review video on this weight set: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uKFlWehnlfI.html

@Sharkroars 3 года назад

I have the same set haha and I ordered the dips you review in future video ! Nice we have same equipments haha

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Nice! That’s pretty cool. I just posted a review for the Fitness Reality J-hooks as well a couple days ago. I have two or three more reviews for fitness equipment planned. I’m trying to space them out because I’m running an everything channel, and not a dedicated fitness channel. I’m pretty happy with my set up overall. Definitely no regrets with the 300 pound plate set and the dip bars!

@sqd8r 3 года назад

The weight differential here is less than another review posted who was reviewing Rogue plates... Weight is weight people, don't overpay for a name. Great review.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Well said. Plus the handles are great; if anything, I would consider paying more for handles vs no handles. Thanks!

@waxmylipsok2431 3 года назад

My guy was reading of a script! Great review

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Your right on. It adds a lot of prep and editing time, but helps me to keep a good pace, and to be sure that I don’t miss any important information. In my opinion, some of my first videos where I recorded real time and went off the cuff are painfully slow and I missed saying some important things I really wish I could redo several of the earlier videos! Glad you found it helpful!

@kodyethunder 2 года назад

This is the best view of all time

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate it! In case you may find it helpful, I recently did a one year update review on this set: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uKFlWehnlfI.html

@Arsenal5561 3 года назад

best review bro

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Thanks, I appreciate it. Glad you found it helpful!

@OBSVFULC 3 года назад

Thank you so much man! I got this set a couple weeks ago, the grip grooves are barely even there and I noticed the bar sounded dry when I rotated the ends that the plates are loaded on. Here's my question, you said that you were going to lubricate the bar? Were you talking about the inside of the end pieces?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Hi, thanks for the input! For greasing The rotating ends, check out 7:23. I was talking about the two contact surfaces on each end, so four places total (2 each end). These are the bearing surfaces where the end piece is in contact with the bar. I have read that Teflon grease is ideal because bearing grease collects dirt, and you don’t want dirt in your grease. But, I used bearing grease because I have a bunch of it. I’m not planning on lifting weights in the dirt! So, I removed the socket head cap screw, pulled off the end, applied grease on the bar at the two contact points, slid the end back on, and reinstalled the socket head cap screw. I did this on both ends of the bar. It definitely made a difference, and it will protect the chrome plating from wearing off and rusting. If you need any more info, just let me know!

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

I plan to do an update video after several months of use. I have been using this set about 5 days per week for several months, and would like to share my experience and how it has held up. I have a back log of videos, but hope to get to it sooner than later. But just so you know, it has been a great set and I definitely recommend it. ONE YEAR Update Video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uKFlWehnlfI.html

@Luis-ic3bm 3 года назад

Hey I have a question will the weights fit other Olympic barbells because I have heard it’s not the best quality

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

@@Luis-ic3bm The plates will definitely fit other 2” Olympic bars, no problem (and other Olympic plates will fit on this bar as well). I just measured the bore on one of the plates, and it came in at 2.09 inches, which seems to be a little oversized giving extra clearance. I also measured a different brand plate that I have, and the bore is 2.01 inches, which is a more snug fit on the 2” bar. It’s definitely a budget bar, but I’ve been using it regularly for several months for bench press, squats, and deadlifts, up to 300 lbs. No problems. It’s doing the job.

@Luis-ic3bm 3 года назад

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial wow that’s awesome thanks for the reply

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

@Mark Tinman That is a jump, but it’s still a good value at $400.

@fabianvela6077 2 года назад

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial Would you recommend this over the inspire fitness set Costco has for $500? I'm torn between the two since the Costco one is Rubber and the bar weight capacity is 700lb vs the 300lb on this one.

@jaredanderson7494 3 года назад

Dude said lets do a proper review and went in on it.

@jaredanderson7494 3 года назад

Has to be an engineer.

@cameronweber4904 2 года назад

Hello! I was wondering what size bit you used to remove the bits? I want to oil mine as well. Thank you for the review!

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

The socket head cap screw uses an 10 mm Allen wrench. The screw itself is M12 x 30 mm long. I am doing a 1 year update video in the next few weeks. I will be sure to cover this in detail.

@vgman94 3 года назад

The Fitness Gear set is so close to what I want. If it had a quad grip it would be perfect for the price.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Practically, four grips does make more sense than three. It’s been a great set for me. I have no regrets and I would recommend it. I have a follow up video on the shortlist. But, definitely buy exactly what you want. It is a long term, daily use item. In my opinion, it is worth waiting a little longer or spending a little more if you can afford it. Definitely don’t want to regret your purchase. It is shown quite a bit in my power cage review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hJl5NCodRh8.html

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

When loading the 45 pound plates on the bar today, I specifically noticed that I naturally grabbed the handle on one side, and the plate on the other side. It would definitely make sense to have four handles instead of three. Then there would be two handles to grab.

@jeffreybabino8161 3 года назад

Nice weights cheap bar

@Vamavid 2 года назад

I bought this set back in '09. Metal splinters from knurl. Ouch! I would buy it again though.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing! I have been using it regularly for 7+ months now. I have an update video planned for the near future. So far so good. No issues with metal splinters or flaking chrome or anything.

@Vamavid 2 года назад

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial The metal splinters was only when the bar was new, like during during the first couple of weeks. For $199.99, it was money well-spent. You didn't say how much you got yours for.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

@@Vamavid Oh good; based on your experience, I am well past that. It was $250 when I purchased it. That’s less than $1 per pound for the plates, plus a free bar. Well worth every penny.

@unstoppablerelaxation6850 3 года назад

What socket did you use to unscrew the sides? I feel that I need to tighten mine but I don't know how

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

The socket head cap screw uses an 10 mm Allen wrench. The screw itself is M12 x 30 mm long. I have an update video planned in the near future (it’s been a great set and I highly recommend it). I will be sure to include the socket size in the video! Thanks.

@lookoutnow4996 3 года назад

They need to make you a spokesman....

@SkiesDarkWrld 3 года назад

Is the bar suppose to Slide like that on the ends

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Hi! The end sleeves are supposed to rotate, so the rotation is normal. But, the horizontal movement is a sign of a economy bar. On a good bar, the sleeves will not slide horizontally like that. Also, a good bar will have bushings or bearings for the rotating sleeves for smoother rotation. However, you will pay big money for a good bar like that. This bar honestly works fine. I’ve been using it regularly, 5 or 6 days per week, for a couple months. There are no issues. I did add grease to the contact surfaces in the sleeves like I described in the video. Also, if desired, you can remove the socket head cap screws from the ends, add a couple washers, and reinstall the screws. This will eliminate the horizontal movement that you asked about. However, it’s really not a problem at all. I use mine primarily for bench, squats, and deadlifts. Loading it between 200 and 250 pounds, five or six days per week. Zero issues.The bar is fine.

@Stephanopoulosaugustus 2 года назад

Had mine for 15 years, barbell is rated at 300 but 450 is doable.

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Nice!

@jeffreybabino8161 3 года назад

Academy of sports dose the same thing

@averyamaio2466 2 года назад

Ok it says to not drop the bar, but would it be fine if I drop it after a deadlift?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Here is a 1 year update review where I cover my experience with deadlift use. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uKFlWehnlfI.html I personally do not drop it from the standing position. I set it down. But more for the plates and floor than the bar specifically.

@sethg1225 3 года назад

What size is the Allen screw holding the bar together?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

The socket head cap screw uses an 10 mm Allen wrench. The screw itself is M12 x 30 mm long.

@sethg1225 3 года назад

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial thank you !

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

@@sethg1225 No problem!

@Fatima-lv7st 2 года назад

What do u recommend as a replacement for the spring retainers??

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

I personally do not care for the spring clamps and don’t use them. I have a pile of them. I have a couple pair of these. amzn.to/3ygm0wU I like them. They go on and off super easy. I only use them for dead lifts on the barbell so the plates don’t walk off, and I use them on my curl bar. I do not use any collars on bench pressing or squatting because the plates don’t move around, and I have the option to dump them if needed (Which I don’t need to because I use the safety bars in my cage). The ones I have are cheap, but they’re doing the job no problem for me. There are other brands that cost more if interested.

@Fatima-lv7st 2 года назад

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial ahhh ur an absolute god THANK U 🙏

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

@@Fatima-lv7st glad it helped!

@peterpalmer7014 4 месяца назад

Is there an update video for this review?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 4 месяца назад

Yes there is! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uKFlWehnlfI.html

@Letsgoandgetit 2 года назад

Sheeesh. The price skyrocketed

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Yeah, I’m aware that it’s currently $399.99. Still a good value at that price. I will be doing a 1 year update video on this set soon. It has held up great.

@Letsgoandgetit 2 года назад

@@HowtoandReviewsOfficial just bought it last night and picking it up later 💪

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

@@Letsgoandgetit Nice!

@bennychan8437 3 года назад

Hi, I’m looking to get this weight set and was wondering if you knew how long were retstock wait times?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

Unfortunately, I don’t know the restocking schedule. I was looking for about 3 weeks when I received an email saying they were in stock. They were sold out again after one day. I bought it about month ago, and it has not come back in stock since then. I’m still on the notification list because I was curious about how often they come back in stock.

@Rizer2k 3 года назад

keep checking between 2am-7am that’s when i’ve heard they’d be in stock. and guess what? i just check at 3am and there was 1 in stock so i bought it. 40 miles away though

@jeffreybabino8161 3 года назад

Every time you go to the store they are out of weights really something

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

For sure. I had to resort to purchasing a few extra plates from eBay because they are not available in store. It was pretty much my only option.

@guillermoescamilla1269 2 года назад

So after all do u believe this bar is safe enough to hold 300 pounds

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

I will be posting a one year review video for this weight set in the next couple weeks. It has held up great. I regularly load the bar in the low to mid 200s. I have also loaded it with 300 plenty of times with no issues. It’s advertised with a 300 pound capacity, but it should be designed with the significant safety factor and be capable of at least double. I have no concerns loading it with 300 pounds.

@JOSHOCEANS 2 года назад

Its going for 399 today. Buy or dont buy?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

I’m actually posting a one year review video on this next weekend! Now that the price has increased, there may be some competitive options worth looking into; at the time there was nothing even close. However, at $400, it is still a good value for cost vs weight. The handles are great. I’ve owned sold iron plates in the past (300lb CAP set) and handles are the way to go. The only potential downfall is that the 45 lb plates are 2” undersized compared to standard 45lb plates. This results in the bar being 1” low for deadlifts. I put 1” pads on the floor underneath the plates, problem solved. The plates have held up great. No complaints. However if standard size plates are important to you, or if you prefer rubberized plates or bumper plates, get what you want. A year from now you will regret saving $100 on this set. I’m personally satisfied. They are nice plates and the weights are accurate. No complaints or regrets.

@jeffreybabino8161 3 года назад

Do you think the bar would hold 400 pounds

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 3 года назад

No, I personally would not use it for 400 pounds. It has an advertised maximum weight capacity of 300 pounds. If it is design correctly, it should have a safety factor designed in, and it should be able to handle at least double that. However, I do feel it bounce a little when I lock out squats even in the mid 200’s. I definitely would not put 400 pounds on it.

@davidwagner2626 2 года назад

I regularly squat up to 390 now with this set (bought an additional pair of 45s) and my bar is now deflected permanently about an inch in the center unloaded. I will be upgrading bars before i push 400+.

@yahno9950 2 года назад

This is $400 now

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Thanks for the update!

@edgonzalez186 Год назад

Well... I think you can make any technical analysis and observations of whatever. I was imagining you breaking down a cereal box and still get a solid three minutes out of it

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial Год назад

Here is a one year update: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uKFlWehnlfI.html

@edgonzalez186 Год назад

@How-to and Reviews Ooohh... I've seen other videos of you! You're the tall guy mechanichal engineer!

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial Год назад

@@edgonzalez186 lol. Yes, I am!

@blakecoleman4776 2 года назад

Is it a ripoff for $400?

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

I don’t think it’s a ripoff at $400. Weight plates are typically at least $2 per lb (but easy much more), then another $100 for an inexpensive barbell. That totals up to at least $700 in value. Shop around, but I believe it is still a great value at $400. Plus, it’s a good set. I’ve been using it regularly for 8+ months. I have an update video planned for the near future. Let me know what you find and what you end up with!

@erzascralet48 2 года назад

Annnnd it's in stock again but at $100 more. FIgures oof

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Yeah, I saw that the price has gone up. But 300 pounds of plates and a barbell is still a great value at $400. I’m not aware of any other set that is close to that.

@jeffreybabino8161 2 года назад

I was in dicks two days ago this set is 400.00 way over 1.00 a pound

@HowtoandReviewsOfficial 2 года назад

Wow! Thanks for the update. At the time I purchased it, the normal price was $250. It is still a great value at $400.

@jeffreybabino8161 2 года назад

You probably bought it before covid when things were normal priced