CAP Chrome Deluxe Tricep V-Bar with Rubber Grips

Name: CAP Chrome Deluxe Tricep V-Bar with Rubber Grips
Brand: CAP Barbell
Rating: 4.17 (4 reviews)

The CAP Chrome Deluxe Tricep V-Bar with Rubber Grips is a V-shaped cable attachment built from solid steel with a chrome finish and contoured rubber hand grips, designed to attach to cable machines, Smith machines, and other home gym systems for tricep pushdowns and cable curls. CAP markets it as a rugged, no-frills way to maximize bar control during tricep-focused sets, and independent coverage backs that up: GymRadar’s owner reviews and BarBend’s roundup both confirm it handles the basic job well, though several owners note the rubber grips can sit unevenly from side to side and start to peel with extended use.

Grip	Contoured rubber hand grips with rubber end caps
Type	Cable machine V-bar tricep pushdown attachment
Material	Solid steel bar, chrome finish
Mounting	Welded flange attachment point for cable/Smith machine hooks
Compatible with	Cable machines, Smith machines, and other home gym systems

What is a Cable Attachment?

What cable attachments are

Cable attachments are the handles and bars that clip to a cable machine, functional trainer, or lat/row station to change the exercise — lat bars, triceps ropes, single-D handles, row/close-grip handles, ankle straps, and more. A small set of them turns one cable stack into dozens of movements.

What to look for

A rotating swivel or ball-bearing joint keeps the cable from twisting and lets the handle track your arm; comfortable, durable grips (knurled metal, rubber, or coated nylon) survive heavy use; and a standard carabiner or snap fits most machines. Match the attachment to the exercises you actually train rather than buying a giant kit you won’t use.

How it compares

	CAP Chrome Deluxe Tricep V-Bar with Rubber Grips	Rolling D Fat Handle	KORIKAHM MSP-Paddle Grip	RO-T8 \| Short Bar
GymRadar rating	4.17/5	4.19/5	4.21/5	4.13/5
Price				$65.00
Grip	Contoured rubber hand grips with rubber end caps
Type	Cable machine V-bar tricep pushdown attachment
Material	Solid steel bar, chrome finish
Mounting	Welded flange attachment point for cable/Smith machine hooks
Compatible with	Cable machines, Smith machines, and other home gym systems

4.2/5 · 4 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert

4.17/5

4 reviews

The CAP Chrome Deluxe Tricep V-Bar with Rubber Grips is a no-frills rubber-wrapped V-bar for tricep pushdowns and cable curls; GymRadar’s four owner-reviewers and BarBend’s roundup both land on the same read – a solid, unremarkable performer for the price. Functionality is the standout dimension, with reviewers repeatedly calling it a “standard” pushdown grip that simply gets the job done, and value holds up too as a low-cost way to add pushdown and curl work to any cable stack. Build quality is the weakest dimension: multiple owners report the rubber handles don’t line up evenly from side to side, and the bar can feel painful against bare skin under heavy loads. Durability is a smaller but real concern, with one owner noting the rubber grip has started to peel, and versatility is limited by design – it’s built for one grip style rather than doubling as a multi-attachment bar.

+Functionality: straightforward V-shaped pushdown grip that reviewers describe as a reliable, no-nonsense way to isolate the triceps (GymRadar owner reviews; BarBend)
+Build quality: durable steel construction with rubber grips that support control during heavy pulls (BarBend)
+Value: low-cost way to add tricep pushdown and cable curl work to an existing cable stack, described as serving its purpose despite lacking the polish of pricier bars (GymRadar owner review)

−Build quality: the rubber handles don't always line up evenly from one side to the other (GymRadar owner review)
−Durability: the rubber grip can start to peel with use (GymRadar owner review)
−Functionality: can feel painful against the outside of the hands under heavy loads since the grip doesn't fully cushion the bar (GymRadar owner review)
−Versatility: limited to a single grip style for pushdowns -- no bare-steel/knurled option for lifters who prefer a harder grip (BarBend)