Vulcan Strength Training Systems Reviews

Name: Vulcan Strength Training Systems
Address: 655-H Pressley Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina
Rating: 4.76

4.8 Rating 3,479 Reviews

95 %

of reviewers recommend Vulcan Strength Training Systems

4.8

Based on 3,479 reviews

Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods	Courier, Postal Service
Average Delivery Time	Within 5 Days
On-time Delivery	Greater than 89%
Accurate And Undamaged Orders	Greater than 93%
Customer Service
Communication Channels	Telephone, Email, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In	Under An Hour
Customer Service	4 out of 5

About Vulcan Strength Training Systems:

Vulcan Strength Training Systems is US veteran owned company and primary supplier and innovator of high quality strength training equipment. Vulcan Strength Bumper Plates, Olympic Barbells, Kettlebells, Squat Stands, Rigs and Racks are used in Crossfit and Olympic weightlifting gyms all over the world.

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8779864313

Email:

vulcan@vulcanstrength.com

Location:

655-H Pressley Rd,
Charlotte
North Carolina
28217

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“Great product at great price”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Purchase was very easy and because I lived near the store I was able to take advantage of getting a little extra discount. Recieving: I did not receive the entire rack. I was not aware of this until I returned back to my house. I would say a quick layout prior to giving the product out would work. It was simple to get the missing pieces. I called and spoke with vulcan and was provided a email with shipping details of the missing pieces the same day. Assembly was straight forward. No directions were provided but none are needed. I put it together myself so it took a little longer getting my 2x8 lined out correctly. So far it has done good. The rig is very solid I lag screwed it into 3 3/4 pieces of plywood. I believe the 3x3 is a little over kill seeing it isn't very thick. A 2x3 would have done the job with a smaller insert hole thus providing more strength. For looks the 3x3 does look good though.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Thanks for your review Bryan! Your pick up was a bit outside of our local pickup procedure to accommodate your schedule as an active duty service member . Our local pick up procedure is to place the order and then we notify the customer once the order is ready and a pick up time is scheduled. That allows us the time to double check everything which we did not have in your case. The missing piece was sent fed ex overnight as soon as we were informed by you that it was missing. The steel thickness is 11 gauge which is the industry standard. We would have to disagree that 2x3 steel with smaller holes is sturdier. We manufactured 2x3 rigs from 2011 - 2015 and we switched to 3x3 because it is that much sturdier and substantially more heavy.

Posted 9 years ago

“Extremely happy so far in the product. The alpha bumpers are definitely quieter and less bouncy than plates I've used in the past. My only complaint was on the logistical/customer service side of things. When I placed my order, I was not aware of any delay in shipping. I only became aware after going on the website to check on my order, no email notification from Vulcan. All said and done it was a 6.5 week process where some proactive communication and updates during the process would have been nice considering my credit card was charged immediately.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Hi Ryan. Thanks for your review. The Alpha bumper plates were listed as available for pre -order only. All pre-orders are charged at the time of purchase as stated in the terms and policy on our website. The ETA (estimated time of arrival) is not a guaranteed date of course. There were email notifications sent out detailing that once bumper plates arrived it would take anywhere from 7-10 business days to ship out all pre -orders. We are glad that you are enjoying the plates. Thanks for your patience as we work toward keeping up with the demand for the Alpha Bumper Plates.

Posted 9 years ago

“it may be because of the are are i live in (houston, TX) but my bar within the first week my bar started to rust. Not sure if this is a normal thing but its definitely something to consider. Aside from the rust, i love this bar. one of my favorite features is the 28mm diameter of this bar. the knurling is more aggresive than ive been used to and i really like that. i havent tested the whip on this thing because i havent really loaded it with maximal weights. overall i think i made the right choice. maybe vulcan can address my rust issues and why on the first week it was already rusting. i use this for strictly oly lifts and there is little to no sweat involved.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Hi Jose, Thank you for your review. No coating is 100% rust proof unfortunately. In order for a bar to rust there must be moisture or humidity to facilitate the rust. Coatings are sacrificial in nature, meaning they rust to protect the steel underneath from rust. If there is rust, the environment is supporting it. If you are training in a garage which is not climate controlled there may be a great deal of moisture present. In the Houston area most recently there has been severe flooding, which definitely could increase the overall level of humidity. Please view the Barbell care instructions listed on the product page and here in this link: http://www.vulcanstrength.com/kb_results.asp?ID=2

Posted 9 years ago

“I have slowly been buying equipment for a lifting platform in my garage. I was finally at the stage where I was ready to buy a bar. In the last 5 years or so I have lifted regularly on DHS, Elieko, and Rogue Burgener bars. I was looking to buy a bearing bar that performed well, but was a manageable cost. I took a gamble on this Vulcan bar after never using one, but I had heard good things. I have been pleasantly surprised with this bar. I wanted to wait a few weeks before writing a review so I could really get a feel for this bar. The bar spins great, no issues, no sticking, nothing. It has very nice whip to it as well. I really like the knurling. It isn't crazy aggressive like an American Barbell, but it isn't made for people with dish washer's hands like the Rogue Bars. Just the right amount. I would say this is one of the best "bang for your buck" bars out there. Well done.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Beyond trying to add to my routine and make myself better, I wanted to purchase some weights that not everybody else had and obviously didn't break the bank. These bumpers definitely achieved both.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“The Vulcan slam ball is heavy duty and built to last. Customer service is great and the ball was delivered within a week.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“A well made Slam ball which will also be used for multi-planer movements as the ingredients inside shift during use. This is great for shoulder stability.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“Great change plates would be better if it was in color”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Round, predictable, and good grip! I' m not sure I like the loops on each side of the stitches. Good deal, bought on clearance, with free shipping.”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I purchased the chrome spring collars to use on the Shorty Axle Bar and they have a snug fit. I don't do a lot of overhead drops, just occasionally for fun, so the spring clamps is all I needed. I give 4 stars because of the price being a couple $ more than others I have seen. Happy with my purchase. Thanks Vulcan for quality products!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“They are nice plates; fit well on the bar. But why are they as expensive as they are? I understand that tolerances are likely higher but $/lb seems very high.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“This is a good cast iron kettle bell. On par with the Rouge KB's I have which are also on par with the RKC bells I have. The finish on my Rouge bells is a little nicer, and the color coding is a nice touch, but the design of the Vulcan bell is solid. Got it on clearance so the price was fantastic.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“The kettlebell is a great weight and feel. Excellent for swings, deadlifts, presses. a great purchase.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“This kettlebell feels like good quality.. I have always used ader kettlebells which get super slippery when you sweat. The Vulcan allows you to maintain grip and wont rust like the aders do......I'm only giving a 4 rating because the highest quality kettlebell I have seen is the Rogue Kilo Bell but the Vulcan Kettlebell is very close and nearly half the price.”

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Posted 13 years ago

“The kettlebell was great.”

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Posted 12 years ago

“Other than having the anticipated delivery get moved back from mid-Dec to mid-Jan after pre-ordering the bell just before Thanksgiving! It appears to well made with a good mix of smooth and grip texture. Durability and all the stuff will have to wait till later date. I also bought the 16kg and 32kg and must say its nice they are all the same without having to pay the price of comp bells.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“This squat stand is just as good, I believe, as the Rogue equivalent which I considered prior to buying this one. The only reason I eventually chose the Vulcan stand is because of the price, and i'm glad I chose it. It's sturdy, easy to move and easy to put together. It shipped SUPER faster as I was shocked when the FedEx man delivered it literally 48 hours after my order was placed. The only thing that I would have liked, though, would have been a better instruction display, or at least a larger image. Other than that it is well worth the money.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Finally received my bar and colored bumper plate set. The bumpers look great. They are not oily like some, they do leave the room with a rubber smell though. The bar also seems nice. The spin on the sleeves is amazing. Much better than my old bar. Only complaint is that the sleeves have scratches that were not caused by the shipping. Everything was well packaged for shipping. I'm excited to put them to use.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“Finally got my bar and bumper plate combo. It survived shipping and everything looks pretty good. The bar sleeves have some giant scrapes that were not from shipping, but other than that everything came as expected.”

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Posted 10 years ago

Joey, What type of scrapes on the sleeve are you referring to? We inspect ever bar before shipping. Please send a photo.

Posted 9 years ago

Vulcan Strength Training Systems is rated 4.8 based on 3,479 reviews