Great for at home gyms. I left the window open for 2 weeks and the smell is still there. Give it a good wipe down before use. It’s chemically strong.AI primarily needed a starter bar for my initial set up of my garage gym. This has checked all the boxes for me thus far and the price point was definitely reasonable compared to other more mainstream bars. A great bar for a starter or an obvious home gym but would definitely go a another route when I purchase another bar.Great product. Compared to traditional bars the grip is a little different but I think it makes it better. Holds our weights well no issues thereLove the bar! Ya they're pricey but if you get what you paid for! If you're looking for the bar this is it! Wanted the whole stainless steel bar but decided to go with the black bar. 3to1 oil every few weeks ain't nothing kuz XMark is an excellent brand!I searched high and low for a barbell so I’m very happy with this based on the price and the fact it was delivered on time. Feels very study, and was well packaged. There’s an oily coating on the bar but it’ll clean off so no big deal.Mine came in at 42.5lbs. Not a big deal for me, but if you are looking for a dead-on 35 or 45lb bar, that will not do it. The knurling in the bar is great, and the anodized look is also nice.Great value for money; sturdy and seems well-made so far.Fantastic bar for the price! I worried about getting a “budget Olympic bar”. So far it’s worked great for my bench press, deadlift, and squat. This bar weighs 42 pounds. The package was a long box with thick cardboard tube inside to protect the bar.