So I have a pretty basic gym I put together in my basement. I have bench with squat rack, stationary bike, and dip tower. I have some dumbells, couple kettle bells, and various olympic plates. I was looking at upgrading my 7' olympic bar to something a bit better and was going to pickup a titan fitnees olympic curl bar. My question is it worth getting one? Do I even need one? I am a green gilled beginner so my current gear is really basic. I won't be doing anything crazy with weights, but just using to get toned and workout with my son. Thanks in advance.
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Thread: Should I Pick Up a Curl Bar??
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01-25-2018, 07:55 AM #1
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Should I Pick Up a Curl Bar??
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01-25-2018, 08:01 AM #2
I'd recommend a curl bar. They are great to add variety to your bicep routine, and I especially like skullcrushers for triceps with a curl bar.
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01-25-2018, 08:09 AM #3
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01-25-2018, 08:33 AM #4
I'd also recommend a curl bar. It's nice to have for bicep and tricep work, and everybody loves curls. I'd suggest looking for a used option. I found my curl bar for $10. It's nothing special but it does the job.
I'd also suggest heading into a local fitness equipment store to get your hands on the different barbells. I haven't heard much about Titan's barbells, but in my opinion, weight capacity isn't as important as the knurl and the finish on a barbell. Mainly because both affect how the bar feels in your hands and how easily you'll be able to hold onto it. A great bar for the price is the CAP OB86B on Amazon.
EDIT: Here's a great thread on barbells. Explains everything you need to know.
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01-25-2018, 09:37 AM #5
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01-25-2018, 10:21 AM #9
+1 for picking up a curl bar -
In addition to the curls and skull crushers mentioned above,
I also like using my curl bar to do straight arm pullovers to end my back workouts.
Similar to the photo below, however with a "close grip" in between the bends on the bar.
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01-25-2018, 10:32 AM #10
You said you have dumbbells? Then I don't see a need, but if you were to get one....
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01-26-2018, 09:17 AM #21
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If you don't pick up a curl bar, why buy it in the first place?
I used the Rogue EZ Curl Bar today for the first time.
I dig it.
Bicep curls felt great.
Also used it for seated tricep extensions... not sure on that one. Think I'll try it lying down on the bench next time.
Seems like it would also be great for seated calf raise. My legs fit right into the curves. Better than balancing dumbbells and more comfortable than a big straight barbell.
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01-26-2018, 09:43 AM #22
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Rippetoe's take on curling:
I don't wank Rippetoe. Frankly, he rubs me the wrong way & I don't understand why people want advice from this guy vs elite lifters. Whatever, wank 5x5 and come back later when 5x5 stops working & you plateau for years, lol.
Interstingly, I have no idea why he's not pushing the Supra Curl bar, considering how you can fully rotate your wrist. I can see a cost issue here, but for those who don't own a fixed dumbbells (or power blocks) or have gym access, imho, that would be the best option for hitting the biceps through all of their range of motion, as Rippetoe pushes.
Jumping topics a hair...
Conversely, if you look at Louie Simmons (in the context of triceps work) perspective, he will push rolling dumbbell extensions since lateral head of the triceps isn't really helping you with benching. The medial head is what helps you with lockout, so target that portion of the muscle. It's contextual, depending on goals. My point is to consider the source. If anything, do both laying triceps extensions & rolling dumbbell extensions.
I've benched with a deadlift bar & deadlifted with a curl bar. Life is strange. Embrace it.
OP, curl with whatever bar you want to. Curl bars are meant to be curled with. If anything, Rippetoe should have specified that they are also a great tool for triceps development & a secondary movement to help with bench lockout.Crews: Ivanko Barbell Crew #52, York Barbell Club #95, Equipment Crew #59
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http://www.xmarkfitness.com/bars/curl-bars/
I own one of their curl bars, definitely a good buy. I just noticed they have a rackable curl bar, that is the one to get IMO, easier for tricep extensions... i’ll Probably pick one up myself.
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