Suggestions on olympic curl bar?

[joem1cha3l]

Looking to use my 2" plates on an olympic curl bar. Any suggestions? Looking for something decent, yet budget friendly. Would prefer to keep it under $100 if at all possible.

[C123C]

I think I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Body-Solid-47-.../dp/B00J088BKY

Black with collars. I want to say I paid $40-50 for it delivered, they may have stocked out over the holidays. Not bad. I looked at a lot of options because ideally I wanted something rackable but it came down to get this cheap/workable option or lay out big dollars and get an Ivanko (go big or get this). I went with this. Tons of oil in the packaging so prepare to wipe it down, let it drain and wipe it down again. Overall works well.

[AttyGuy]

Looking to use my 2" plates on an olympic curl bar. Any suggestions? Looking for something decent, yet budget friendly. Would prefer to keep it under $100 if at all possible.

Dude. . . . "Decent, yet budget friendly" and "keep it under $100" is not necessarily realistic. Are you looking for a short bar to curl with or an EZ-curl bar, or perhaps another specialty bar that isn't 7' long and straight? Many will tell you that the EZ-curl bar isn't the best for biceps, but will work well for triceps. Also, you can curl with a barbell. Do you want to rack your curl bar because you are one of those weirdos who likes to curl in the rack? Does finish matter to you?

Any 48" chrome plated curl bar will probably do what you want it to do, but you may find the finish to be a problem after a while. The chrome wears off or flakes. I'd consider, if I were you, a black oxide finished bar. If I were you, I would think about what you plan on doing with it and whether something 5' or 6' long and straight is better for your needs.

The Body-Solid black oxide bar is fine and may be cheaper through Fitness Factory.

[Earnit123]

What does an Olympic curl bar look like?

[AttyGuy]

What does an Olympic curl bar look like?

A curl bar that takes 2" hole plates, also known as Olympic plates.

[Laygow]

Google e-z bar. There are a lot of them under $100. About the only thing a bar like that's good for are tricep extensions. They are actually the best bar for extensions. Imo

[obey46]

These are a common item on craigslist.

[Earnit123]

A curl bar that takes 2" hole plates, also known as Olympic plates.

So basically its an e-z curl bar? not an Olympic curl bar at all?

[dalylink]

Taking olympic plates makes it different from a standard ez curl.

[daniel327]

So basically its an e-z curl bar? not an Olympic curl bar at all?

[Earnit123]

Taking olympic plates makes it different from a standard ez curl.

not in my gym it doesn't.

[Earnit123]

k88t

[AttyGuy]

A curl bar, as opposed to a bar used for curls, is not a straight bar:





If you are looking to work your biceps, the straight bar does a better job.




Some find too much pressure on the forearms when using a straight bar, so they go with a curl bar, usually an ez-curl bar. The Ez-curl bar is a particular type of curl or specialty bar. The ez-curl bar was invented by Lewis Dymeck, who sold the patent to Andy Jackson, who then sold it to Bob Hoffman. Below are two York ez-kurl bars and an ez-curl bar from Ivanko:





The ez-curl bar can be made for Standard or Olympic plates, as seen in this York ad from the 60's or 70's.




There are other specialties bars out there that are sometimes referred to as curl bars, but they aren't.

[AttyGuy]

The bi-tri-trap bar is one example:




As is the Gaspari bar:





Neither is an "ez-curl bar." And, to recap, an "ez-curl" bar can be made for Standard or Olympic plates.

[Synthetickiller]

It really is Jan 1, 2016...
This is going to be fun for the next 2 weeks...

These are a common item on craigslist.

QFT. This is the right answer.

So basically its an e-z curl bar? not an Olympic curl bar at all?

LOL WUT?

not in my gym it doesn't.

What planet is your gym on?

A curl bar, as opposed to a bar used for curls, is not a straight bar:

If you are looking to work your biceps, the straight bar does a better job.

Some find too much pressure on the forearms when using a straight bar, so they go with a curl bar, usually an ez-curl bar. The Ez-curl bar is a particular type of curl or specialty bar. The ez-curl bar was invented by Lewis Dymeck, who sold the patent to Andy Jackson, who then sold it to Bob Hoffman. Below are two York ez-kurl bars and an ez-curl bar from Ivanko:

The ez-curl bar can be made for Standard or Olympic plates, as seen in this York ad from the 60's or 70's.


There are other specialties bars out there that are sometimes referred to as curl bars, but they aren't.

Good info.


OP, try using a straight bar as mentioned. If you want a dedicated bar for curling, try hitting up craigslist in the next couple of weeks when all of the posers drop the act.

[AttyGuy]

What planet is your gym on?

Planet Fitness?