I've seen comments regarding balancing the load. Has this been an issue with everyone? Is there a trick to it or is it trial and error each set?

It is very difficult to get the load to balance over about 275. The centerline of the horns are above the centerline of the handles. The horns aren't exactly colinear either. Some products just aren't designed very well, this is one of them.

Does anyone else have issues with the inside bolts where the handles are? Meaning tightening to stop movement when lifting? Thank you..

I shared my solution in my review of the CAP Hex bar, if you pull up the item then look at the images in the review area that shows a blue hex bar with red bumper plates on it you will see what I did... but here is the short version. I have solved that problem and now I have a very strong and useful trap bar that I wouldn't trade even for a "ROGUE" trap bar. Look at the pics and you will see how I have solved their handle problem... I did as follows: 1. Purchased 24" of 7/16" steel bar stock. 2. Cut two "axles" 8 3/4" long. 3. Tapped 1/2" from each end - 7/16" x 14 thread (coarse). 4. Using 7/16" drill bit I reamed out all four bushings to allow for the axles to smoothly slide though. 5. Place bushings into mounting bars and into handles from outside in so they are held in place by the nuts. 6. Slide axle through bushings so that approx. 1/2" thread is on each side, then using 7/16" (14 thread) nylon lock nut tighten both sides till they reach the end of the threads on each side. This should allow about a 1/16" thickness of play between the nuts and the bushings that will allow the handles to rotate freely. By using an axle that transitions through the handle to both sides you eliminate any wobble or axis movement in the handle and strengthen how the handle works with the bar for longer use life. Now the handles are solid and easily spun to any of the three grips (small, med, large) so I can innervate additional muscles (forearms for example) during deadlifts, farmer carries, shrugs, etc. Hope this helps.

Is there a way to avoid the unbalanced of the bar? About to return it

I have been lifting for over 3 decades now... worked with trainers, pro athletes, peer fitness experts and the like and without a doubt FORM is the most important factor in lifting - PERIOD! I think I read all of the reviews on this bar prior to me purchasing it, and to my amazement many have complained about how this bar tips and wobbles in their hands making it difficult for them to workout. I have to tell you, after using flat trap bars, offset trap bars, multi-position grip trap bars and this bar, this one demands the most of you to use proper form. BECAUSE the weight posts are elevated off the ground to assist with weight placement, AND the multiple grip handles are set below the weight post level (on purpose) it requires the lifter to absolutely use correct form and not rush the lift. So YES, it is not the right bar for people who want to just jerk the weight off the ground or who want to rep it out quickly without regard for HOW they are lifting... because YES it will transition in your hands and get you off balance in a quick second if you do not respect proper lifting technique. So STOP COMPLAINING about its design function.

Color	Blue
Style	Olympic Super Trap Bar
Material Type	Alloy Steel
Number of Items	1
Sport	Exercise & Fitness, Weightlifting
Included Components	Trap bar
Brand	CAP Barbell
maximum weight capacity	340.19 Kilograms
Department	unisex-adult
Manufacturer	CAP Barbell, Inc.
Item model number	OB-92BL
Product Dimensions	162.56 x 80.01 x 29.97 cm; 19.2 kg
ASIN	B07N4PP7KV

Cap Barbell Olympic Super Trap Bar and Shrug Bar for Deadlifts - Multiple Colors

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