The Best Curl Bars… EZ-Curl, Rackable, Budget, High-End!

Which curl bar will you choose to usher in a total bicep bonanza?
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0:00 - The Best Curl Bars… EZ-Curl, Rackable, Budget, High-End!
2:01 - Overview
3:34 - The Best Overall Curl Bar
6:20 - The Budget Rackable Curl Bar Alternative
7:02 - The Best Standard-Length Curl Bar
9:07 - The "Creme De La Gym" Option
10:35 - The Budget Standard Length Curl Bar Options
11:09 - Coop's Budget Pick
12:32 - Coop's Ultra-Budget Pick
12:55 - What's the Cheapest Curl Bar? (The Amazon Pick)
13:56 - The Best Adjustable Curl Bar
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[@thisismenchi]

The first patented curl bar was engineered by Lewis Dymeck in 1950 and called the "Dymeck curl bar". The rights were sold a number of years later and the name was changed to "EZ curl bar". The EZ is just an abbreviation for easy.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Thanks for the history lesson. Love learning things like this. - Coop

[@prescottosegie]

Thanks for the history lesson I appreciate it very much 💪😎

[@medicmike7549]

“Ez is just an abbreviation for easy”… I remember when I learned English too…

[@highviewbarbell]

@@medicmike7549 it's weird for non-Americans because they would say it "E Zed" and thus not even make the connection

[@jgw928]

And they're "easy" in the sense that they're "easy" on your body. A neutral wrist position puts less strain on the tendons in the forearm and is therefore less likely to cause tendonitis.

[@nickjames2002]

The Vulcan curl bar should have been included. It is near identical to the Rogue and much cheaper

[@Emoney2322]

agreed

[@trogdor8634]

Rep, titan, rogue repeat ggr has a formula.

[@viviannguyen5850]

Agree. Seems like he want to promote Rogue’s products only

[@uclajd]

It has chrome sleeves.

[@ront2457]

I have an xmark curl bar that I love...EZ curl means easier on the wrists and elbows...due to the hand angle the bar gives to reduce stress on the wrists especially

[@DANA-lx8cv]

I have a Rogue curl bar. After a few years of use, it still looks brand new. I like the 30 pound start weight too. It feels sturdy and you can really load it up.

[@tankspl7]

I have the REP rackable chrome curl bar. I have been very happy with it.

[@SouthsideChicago99]

Hi Coop like your channel and all the reviews can you do a review on the Rack Preacher Curls Options I would like your take on that. Thanks

[@prescottosegie]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 my favorite gym equipment i got the rouge fitness ez curl bar it very helpful to me when I workout at home 🏡 good review coop 💪🏾😎 keep up the good work

[@thunderjeep08]

I have the RAGE curl bar. It was a little squeaky when I got it, but it went away with some oil. I use it for squats, deadlift, and overhead press since I don't have room for a full barbell setup. It's held up really well for over a year deadlifing 200lb with it.

[@speedbumpmedia9584]

You need to try the Bells of Steel industrial rackable curl bar. Much better design with great bends, more aggressive knurling, and the weight is on the end caps. I was very pleasantly surprised with how much I love that rackable curl bar.

[@bench175]

I'm going to post a review I made on the BoS bar tomorrow. I hated it and sold it. Its made for very narrow shoulder people like women.

[@Matt34677]

I have that bar and I like it.

[@impaledface7694]

I love my basic ez curl bar that came with weights. It's spinlock so standard, but there is plenty of room to load weight and it racks okay on my halfrack. So many exercises feel great with it.

[@jonstewart5386]

I have the regular length, chrome Rep bar. It is AWESOME! The needle bearing they added gives the perfect amount of plate spin and I'm a big fan of the 30mm bar width. It's hard to find a curl bar that isn't too skinny or a full 2" fat grip. I like the passive knurling, but would like it fully knurled.

[@mikeprice3174]

I have the same bar and love it. I use it all the time for movements I never planned on using it for. Really like it for shoulder presses. Knurling is definitely on the passive side, but it hasn't bothered me. Could be more aggressive and still be comfortable.

[@stevenkoos]

Titan Fat EZ Rackable Curl Bar is also a consideration after already owning a regular diameter curl bar. Strength Shop rotating handle curl bar and Troy VTX curl bars are also something to look at as long as you own a regular EZ curl bar.

[@josh4154]

The xmark crowbar is a great option as well. I have one and it has a good knurl and is well made

[@marucat2797]

I picked up a Hampton Fitness 4’ Curl Bar. It has aggressive knurling and rubber end caps. Love that bar and fits all my needs. Was about $200 USD from local fitness store.

[@ironhallgym]

I bought a curl bar from Dicks Sporting Goods five years ago. No issues with it. I also built a rackable fat grip curl bar out of pvc and metal. I love it as an alternative.

[@robbykreisler4509]

I got a titan preacher curl bench mainly to lean back for over head extensions but i use it for curls too. I like to sit and lean forward and do kettle bell like swing/front raise

[@NoFate247]

Make sure to get a Rackable Version if you have a power rack, you'll thank yourself later!

[@charge2x]

Agree about marking the weight on the bar.

[@toddpetzold5143]

I went back and forth on which Ez curl bar to purchase last year. I went back and forth with the BoS and Vulcan. Coop - why no love for Vulcan? I really like it. I got a clearance one for $129 shipped (minor nicks).

[@shady7200]

I have xmark chisel and rogue curl bar and love them both

[@user-ib9zv8cb5e]

I recently added the Synergee super curl bar to my gym. It’s got deeper bends than their (and probably most other) ez curl bars. The inner grip is basically neutral which is great for tricep movements like French press, etc. got it for a good price too.

[@ryanmiskin8925]

I’ve been looking at that one as well, since my current cheapo one is shaped the same with the middle grip essentially being a hammer curl.

[@samrmills]

I agree on the rep fitness. Love mine in stainless steel rackable and standard. More knurling and lbs on the caps would be nice

[@jkinney4678]

Love my REP curl bare, I completely agree

[@thunderhawk2376]

Gopher makes a great ez curl. Picked up one a few months ago - feels awesome

[@NUMBER_74]

I bought a stainless steel rackable curl bar last year. I can't believe I went so many years with a regular curl bar. Rackable is 100-percent the way to go.

[@marucat2797]

Is the ends longer to fit the rack? That’s a good idea…

[@tomlyons7066]

Coop! You gotta try the Ivanko rackable curl bar. Kinda rare but amazing.

[@mantequillas1278]

I have 2 of those bars. I started out with the Amazon cap ez curl bar. The bends weren't enough for me. Six months later, I bought the Rogue Curl bar. There's a huge difference in quality and feel but also in price 😅. I love my rogue curl bar.

[@DavidLee-cw6ci]

Some other bars that are not strictly curl bars but allow for similar effects, i.e. rotation of wrist to allieve pain, are bars with rotating handles like the CUBB or Henchgripz. Might be worth covering in a future review.

[@carlgibson7850]

I've used the Bells Of Steel rackable EZ Curl Bar for a few months now (the industrial black and gold one). Surprisingly good quality for the price and a decent knurl for the bar/price as well. Get it on a sale and you can't go wrong.

[@ninjastrongman28]

100%, its awesome and the bend is perfect for me

[@IsaacFNghost]

An EZ curl bar is one of the few things im still missing in my home gym. I've had this one in the cart on amazon for a month now. Definetly going to pull the trigger on it soon! Glad to hear that itll be good money spent.

[@deke61sg]

Another great option is Gopher Sport. I've never tried their regular bars but there Curl bars are very nice. They have three version starting at $159 (#1. 25mm, 20lbs, 48", #2. 28mm, 25lbs, 54" at $185 and #3. 30mm, 30lbs, 60"at $255) Nice bars. Check 'em out Coop. I must admit I have two Rogue curl bars, regular and rackable. I'm Rogue all the way!

[@joecowan3719]

What about a full set dumbbell round-up? So many options these days in handles, shapes, spinning etc.

[@matthewarnold2802]

Criterion “Gaspari” curl bar - revolving handles. Bruce Pearson the inventor and holder of the patent is starting to make them again. QUALITY!

[@bobbyfisherUnbelivable]

Bro, this video was like me talking… preacher pad is a must, and gotta have the rackable! Although mine is the Rogue, sick video

[@bigk2080]

I have the Bells of steel rackable curl bar, its black cerakote with titanium sleeves 🏋

[@McWhatevs]

One of your best wrap-ups, didn't get too weighed down in minor annoyances.

[@Joe_Ciolino]

Great review. Looking for one. REP and Rogue obviously but also looking into The Strength Co CB-30 curl bar. Anyone have it? What do you think?

[@Vapor454]

Great video

[@ryannewby9086]

I just got a set of the same dumbbells from Walmart that are identical to Fly Birds but are called PRCTZ. The only difference is the handles are still metal not plastic coated and only cost $99 per dumbbell which is a phenomenal price for a dumbbell that goes to 55 lbs of this quality.

[@meisdetermined]

Bells of Steel is a dark horse gaining ground fast. I feel they are becoming the budget Rogue working in their measurement ecosystem (49” and true 3x3 inch)

[@Mikestuh]

They just need to release their 3x3 1 inch rack and attachment system! I can't wait.

[@meisdetermined]

@@Mikestuh no doubt! The 3x3 with one inch holes is BY FAR the best system because it is a platform so many others use so it forces companies to have to come out with some really nice pieces or fall to the wayside. The consumer is the big winner. :)

[@prescottosegie]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 i got the rouge fitness ez curl bar it very helpful to me when I workout at home 🏡

[@keno1941]

I love your channel and thank you very much. I have a gym equipment I created that I wanted you to review. How can we go forward with that? Thank you again.

[@TaterNate12]

I bought the titan bar because it was one of the cheaper options. Like you said, I get the same out of $80 vs $150. Came with rust out of the box. Little disappointed but it was going in the garage, so didn’t care too much.

[@codekeeper32]

I went with the Rogue rackable curl bar. Holds weight don’t break.

[@jesselopez4818]

The curl bar Coop keeps touching in the vid intrigued me the most because of the aggressive bends. He said it was $130 Bells of Steel. Disappointed to see that the $130 BOS bar isn’t the same as the example you had and has a less aggressive bend. Maybe you got an older model? I’d love to try that one for $130.

[@isymfs]

The best curling bar is the one that gets you back in the weight room day after day 😄

[@nickm.9029]

Would be cool to see a review on the iron master curl bar

[@mattl7976]

Coop I love your channel and seeing the growth over the years is awesome but the fact that fringe sport equipment is never on your lists drives me nuts especially for this one I think they make a very good curl bar ! Comparable to bells for sure maybe even a in between closer to rogue

[@hitleractually8180]

They don't pay him.

[@MetalsForBrunch]

im going to wait for rogues stainless rackable curl bar in the future. I have the rep stainless curl bar and the knurl is very passive. At 5:30 i see oxidation on your rep curl bar coop lol

[@1neomonkey]

Where can I get that wall behind you? It looks awesome.

[@idiotcommenter]

My gym is in a shed in southeast Louisiana so I went with the Rogue rackable bar in cerakote. I have an Ohio bar in e-coat… I think I like cerakote more, just feels better. Would have gone with Rep but Coop mentioned it was rusting in his original review.

[@brentd106]

Right there with you on the shed in southeast Louisiana! Cerakote or stainless everything! Damn humidity lol

[@t_plauche]

I have the Rep rackable curl bar. I love being able to set the bar on a rack. It is very convenient. I am a large guy, and the wide width of the rackable bar is nice. Large plates get in my way on the standard EZ curl bar.

[@tonyallen3138]

Same, I have the Rep Matte Chrome Rackable curl bar, and it’s the best purchase I’ve made for my home gym.

[@darylfields]

I have the Rogue curl bar and it's pretty good bar but I want the rackable version

[@B.L.S.]

I love my Rogue Rackable Curl Bar. I also wish it could have been all stainless steel like my Rogue Ohio Power Bar.

[@markhalstead2386]

I have the Rogue Cerakote Curl Bar and the Rep Fitness Stainless Rackable Curl Bar.

[@andrsco]

Love this video. But I’m still sticking with my free cap curl bar. Still get the girls. 😂

[@seaneppel7465]

You might have an older version of the Bells of Steel EZ Curl bar? I bought the Bells of Steel EZ curl bar about 2 months ago, and it matches the link in the descrption - it's not the same as the bar shown in the video. The current model (?) has less aggressive bends, and it's not fully knurled. It's a nice bar, but my one criticism is that the knurling does not extend far enough into the narrow grip section.

[@richardtorres9814]

Wright Curl bar is amazing with a knurling agreesive feel

[@BleeDwojak]

This couldn't have come at a better time. I was just about to pull the trigger on the Rogue curl bar. Still doing it, but now I have an affiliate link to use. Appreciate all you do!

[@Peter-nx6oz]

I have the Rogue Rackable curl bar and it's fantastic! You'll definitely enjoy it

[@loveydovey4u]

Do one on rackable curl bars, Coopie

[@tonyr1227]

Anybody know where I can find those plates he was using for demo? Can’t seem to find them on the ROGUE site. Use my reg bumpers for now,but those smaller plates look nice to use

[@Eee00123]

Bare Steel Equipment rackable curl bar looks nice, I might buy it

[@GregPivo87]

I bought the Rogue rackable curl bar. The only reason I didn't go Rep was because the Rogue was a little cheaper after shipping.

[@Jay-gg6xg]

Not cheaper now.

[@kylen6430]

For the aggressive bends, did you try supinated grip?

[@asvpab]

I'm happy with my Rogue boneyard EZ Curl Bar. Bends are perfect places for me and got a discount.

[@stevensecondo1103]

What is the wall covering on the walls behind you? Is it a panel or individual wood slats?

[@hitleractually8180]

*If you can, get a rackable Rogue curl bar in bare steel out of the Boneyard.. I picked one up a few months ago for $195 and the bare steel shaft is the shit!!!!! The knurl is marvelous.*

[@ironcathedral4723]

i've been thinking about getting a fat bar? easy curl bar how come that was not in your review ?

[@Bocce-Kaizer]

Have you ever used gasparri curl bar my favorite.

[@Estuardo305]

I am Confused on your Budget pick you show the EZ-bar from Bells of Steels as the Bar having a non standard bend with knurling through out the bar, however on the website and link, it shows an EZ-curl bar with standard bends and knurling on key spots. Could it be that you have an older version?

[@justinbarr1281]

I’ve had the Rogue one since it first came out like 7-8 years ago. It’s nice, but I REALLY want the Eleiko one. Just can’t justify spending $500 on it.

[@fatalfacial]

Black widow training gear needs some love, thick bar ✅ rackable ✅ great coating ✅ affordable ✅

[@michaelmcmorrow7554]

Black widow training gear makes some really nice thick axle style curl bars

[@davidcooper2516]

Appreciate the review Coop! I knew I wanted a rackable bar, so that narrowed my choices. Since I'm the type of guy who tends to buy (kinda) low, only to upgrade soon after, on your recommendation I decided to skip to the head of the line and ordered the REP bar. I liked that it weighs 35# instead of 32#, and the grip diameter is slightly greater also. So yeah, more money upfront, compared to the Titan, but not prohibitive for a lifetime piece of equipment, right? THANKS!

[@BigBadJohn7]

How is the Rogue bar with lying tricep work? If you use the aggressive grip is it too wide or are your forced to use the more staight inner grip for comfort?

[@porkrindrob]

I would buy the gungnir bar if it had more knurling. For the price I want all the knurls. Have a rogue boneyard curl bar and can’t go back to partial knurling.

[@andrewstearns9276]

I wish Rogue’s knurling was more aggressive but other than that it has been a great bar for me the last 2 years.

[@hitleractually8180]

Gotta get the bare steel version when they pop up in the boneyard. Not having one of the bullshit coatings on the shaft makes the knurl 'chef's kiss.'

[@MackWarlock]

You are missing the Rep Fitness link for the normal size bar. I am trying to buy but no link provided.

[@Mr-mopar]

Some of the angles are so step that it really works the bracialis more than the bicep.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

It looks like a significant number of bars on Amazon are made based on the same design, so it comes down to which brand uses slightly better bearings/assembly processes to some degree. Even some of the brands not on Amazon marketed as "high end" weight equipment are most likely made in some of the same factories, whether assembled in the US or not.

[@troydefond2307]

would have to disagree. curl bars are very subjective, since they all have different angles of curvature. that being said. my favorite bars : rackable- beels of steel rackable. non-rackable- vulcan curl bar.

[@StopTryingSoHard]

I've used a few rackable curl bars and I simply cannot get into them. Best EZ for me is the Ivanko E-Z, it's basically perfect, I have the old raw steel version which sadly they no longer sell, but they have a stainless which is usually similar for feel. (But it's $710 .... expensive but also used 4 days a week for a decade and going.)

[@davidb1975a]

I recently looked at Titan's Rackable EZ Curl Fat Bar. What are your thoughts on that one?

[@estevanrgarcia]

Ever try the Gymway Curl Bar? It has really aggressive knurling.

[@cowboy21745]

I have a Titan preacher bench and I love it And yes home gym

[@carrickdubya4765]

Awesome when you do not need to wait 30+ minutes for gym equipment

[@thesummoning14]

That bells of steel ez curl bar in the video doesn’t match what they have available on their site. Is it an unreleased version?

[@jm4958]

Coop, you should try to swap out cheap with affordable. Other than that, love your videos. 💪🏼

[@airgordo4]

Affordable is always relative though.

[@indianajonze]

i have the rogue curl bar cerakote. if i had it to do all over again i'd get the rogue curl bar cerakote

[@ulrikvonliektenstein9907]

Looks like the rouge EZ bar’s handles are pretty wide and there is no narrow grip

[@Jay-gg6xg]

Is the rackable curl bar more difficult to balance than the standard length curl bar? Please get into that a bit. Thank you!

[@roberttaylor3118]

I always thought it was EZ curl cuz its easy on the wrist and recruits more brachioradialis, probably a lot of people are gonna curl more weight that way.

[@corenko]

4:34 I get it, but why is it a bad thing that it's cheap? I've had this curl bar for YEARS and it's amazing

[@javiersanchis9691]

Next time hip thrust bars pls! (yes is a thing)

[@MrApaHotel]

Bushing vs Bearing on curl bars. What to select?

[@Fredbernier14]

1:08 ‘Merica!

[@craigbrookover6561]

Is there a benefit of getting a fat ez curl bar?

[@USSHammerology]

I made my own. Pipe bender.

[@brycemartz4921]

Idk why everyone sleeps on the York curl bars, by far the best value I've found and I love mine

[@steven871]

These bars have quite different bends, which can make a difference if you have medial tendonitis. Which do you folks prefer - more or less aggressive bends?

[@richardmather1906]

I don't know. Nicely made products are always better to use, but of all the types of bars out there, curl bars would seem to provide the least benefit from top shelf components.

[@osnarflores5827]

Can u do a review on the tricep bars?

[@carrickdubya4765]

Uhh, this also works as a tricep bar