Best EZ Curl Bar

OUR TOP PICK

The Goplus EZ Curl Bar is a great piece of workout equipment.

With this one you’ll be able to see and feel that professional quality that you’re used to from the gym but in the comfort of your own home.

• 48” total length.
• 2-inch diameter bar ends for Olympic plates.
• Rated for 400lbs total weight.
• Protective and stylish black coating. 
• Copper-sleeve bearings at each end.

This EZ curl bar measures out at 48 inches in length with 6 inches on each end for holding plates.

Speaking of the ends, they measure 2 inches in diameter meaning you can use any Olympic standard plates ranging from 2.75lbs to 55lbs. 

The bar ends are built with a copper-sleeve bearing rotation system to reduce the effect of inertia on your lift and cleaning up your snap. 

The bar is built from Q235 steel and is rated for 400lbs of total weight which means you can easily do your deadlifts, squats and bench presses with this.

If you can lift any heavier than that we would recommend getting a 45lbs Olympic barbell.

The surface of the whole bar is covered in a protective black coating that reduces the effects of sweat and humidity. This means you can store your bar in the garage without worrying about the possibility of rust.

The black coating also gives this bar a professional look that you won’t find with cheaper EZ curl bars.

The knurling on the bar is deep enough to enforce your grip without chafing the hand. One thing to note about the knurling is that it doesn't extend along the whole of the bar, only along the second curve.

What this means is that if you were to do concentration curls you might have to grip the bar a little harder to make sure it doesn’t slip.

The bar itself weighs 19lbs making it perfect for warming up without being too heavy for form correction.

Goplus even rated the bar as being able to withstand constant heavy use (200lbs-400lbs) for a year without warping or bending.

The Olympic EZ Curl Bar has been tested for the: bench press, bicep curl, tricep extension, skull crusher, overhead press and pullover, squat, deadlift, and even reverse preacher.

Meaning you can rest assured that your workout routines are covered by this bar.

Pros:

• 400lbs maximum weight limit means you can do your full workout with 1 piece of equipment.
• The bearing rotation system reduces injury by mitigating the inertia.
• The 2-inch plate sleeve makes this perfect for Olympic standard weights.
• The professional looking black coating helps protect the bar from rust and wear.
• Professional knurling for optimal grip.   

Cons:

• Doesn’t come with springs or clamps for weights.

EDITORS CHOICE

Our second pick is the Olympic Hollow Bar Kit from Marcy. This kit has been made to cater to someone with a mostly full home workout setup.

This kit is specifically designed for an all round arm and shoulder workout without too much effort or emphasis on massive weights for full body exercises. 

The set comes with a standard 47-inch EZ curl bar rated at around 200lbs and 2 dumbbells rated at 50lbs each. 

The weight sleeves of all 3 pieces measure 2 inches in diameter and are therefore suited for Olympic weights.

The bar ends are also protected by rounded non-marking end caps to prevent floor scuffs and also to make the plates easier to slide on. 

Due to its hollow steel design, the EZ curl bar weighs only 6lbs meaning that it isn’t the best for warm ups but it is great for form correction.

The low weight makes this set ideal for any beginner as 6lbs is light enough for anyone to start lifting.

The fact that it is so lightweight also means that your storage options are broadened as the bars can sit on top of a cupboard or on a shelf without concern that they’ll bow the wood.

Marcy includes 6 collar springs to lock your weights in and stop them from slipping. Each spring has rubberized handles making it easier to use and more comfortable to grip.  

The grips on all 3 bars are knurled steel meaning that you’ll still be able to grip the bars even after you’ve built up a sweat. The groves in the grip are quite deep so you won’t have to worry about slippage.

All 3 bars are chrome plated to repel rust and standard wear.

Pros:

• A lightweight design makes this ideal for beginners and storage.
• The 2-inch plate sleeve makes this more accessible to the most common weight form.
• You get 3 separate pieces of equipment with this kit meaning you can concentrate on individual muscles easier.
•  The included spring collars mean you only have to purchase plates to start lifting.
• The deep knurls increase overall grip.

Cons:

• The hollowness of the EZ curl bar means your upper limit in terms of weight is much lower than a solid steel bar.

BEST VALUE

Number 3 on our list is a fixed weight EZ curl barbell.

This one from TITAN sits at a decent weight for most arm and shoulder workouts at 50lbs the Fixed EZ Curl Barbell can also be used for some light back and chest exercises.

TITAN is a fairly well known brand in the fitness industry so you can guarantee quality with their weights, not only quality products but also quality customer service, as is demonstrated by the amazon reviews of the product.

The curl of the bar is quite angular so your hands slide into place quite easily and the knurling on the grips is just right, not too deep as to be uncomfortable and not too shallow as to be ineffective.

The grips measure 1.25 inches in diameter which isn’t too thick that it’s unwieldy and also not so thin that you doubt the grip.

The weighted ends are completely rubberized so that any small bumps into walls or the floor won’t leave you searching for the filler.

The bottom of each weighted side is also flattened to stop the barbell from rolling into a mirror or piece of furniture and ruining it. 

The ends being a fixed weight does make this a bulky unit and we would therefore recommend storing it in the garage or under a bed where it can be laid flat.

It does however also mean that you won’t have to spend 10 minutes of each workout trying to change your weights around. 

Pros:

• Fixed weight means workouts can start immediately.
• The rubberized coating protects your floors and walls from scuffs.
• The knurled 1.25-inch barbell secures your grip.
• The 50lbs total weight is substantial enough for a good arm workout.

Cons:

• Fixed weights mean you can’t alter the weight of the barbell for varied workouts.

RUNNER UP

The 47-inch Super Curl Bar from Elevens is an amazing offering for the price. It has a large portion of the same features as the Goplus Olympic EZ Curl Bar but at almost a third of the price.

The weight sleeves are 2 inches in diameter and 7 inches in length. This means you can add Olympic standard plates to this EZ curl bar and use it for a full workout. 

The sleeves also use a bearing system to allow the plates to rotate a full 360° without resistance, reducing the effect of inertia on your wrists and cleaning up the whole lift. The bearings are copper sleeved to reduce friction. 

The bar weighs 18lbs in total and can support weights up to 300lbs. This makes it ideal for warm ups and form correction exercises.

The 300lbs upper limit should be enough for the majority of lifters to use it for squatting, deadlift and even bench pressing. 

Elevens has increased the space that is knurled along the bar supposedly reducing the strain on your joints and further reducing the chance of an injury occurring.

The diamond knurls themselves are mechanically etched into the bar. This offers a superior grip without the introduction of sharp edges that can irritate the hand after extended use.

The bar is chemically etched to add a layer of rust repellent and the plate sleeves are chrome plated stainless steel meaning your plates will slide on easily during the entire life of the product.

Elevens has so much confidence in their offer that they have a 100% Quality Service Guarantee.

They claim that if you find any issue with your product they will send you a brand new one completely free of charge.

Pros:

• The 300lbs upper limit is enough for a full body workout.
• Olympic standard plate sleeves allow you to use high quality heavy weights.
• The extended mechanically-etched diamond knurls increase grip to supplement unnecessary tension on your joints.
• Excellent customer service from Elevens.

Cons:

• The chemical coating on the bar can wear away after months of usage.

RUNNER UP

The last item on our list also comes from Marcy. This 2-piece Super Curl bar melds the accessibility of dumbbells with the benefits of an EZ curl bar.

Marcy has made this curl bar break apart into 2 pieces for easier transport and storage without compromising the structural integrity of a single piece steel EZ curl bar.

The bar weighs 12lbs total and can support weights up to 150lbs, this makes it ideal for most upper body workouts with some capability to use it for leg workouts (we’ll come back to that in a bit).

The threaded bar ends are only 1 inch in diameter and therefore only accept 1-inch weights which you’d normally find for dumbbells.

The whole bar is 47 inches long and offers 6 inches of space to place plates on.

Marcy offers a weight securing method with this bar also. Instead of spring collars, Marcy has included threaded spin lock collars that fit onto the threaded sleeves and lock the plates in place with no room for them to shuffle around.

The aggressive curve in this EZ curl bar locks your hands into the correct position when lifting. It also allows you to straddle your weights across your ankles (with some cushioning) to perform quad raises in a seated position.

The joint in the center also allows for a bit extra space to grip for concentration presses and skull crushers.

The knurled grips are chrome plated to ensure you don’t see signs of wear on the bar.

Pros:

• The 2-piece design allows for easier transport and storage.
• The threaded 1-inch sleeves allow you to use any dumbbell weights you may have.
• The included spin lock collar secures weights to the bar. 
• An aggressive curve near the grips increases the versatility of the bar for other exercises.

Cons:

• The fact that there are moving parts means that there are more possible points of failure, however if you stay under the 150lbs limit this shouldn’t be an issue.