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

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

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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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@prescottosegie Жыл бұрын

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

@medicmike7549 Жыл бұрын

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

@highviewbarbell Жыл бұрын

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

@jgw928 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ront2457 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@nickjames2002 Жыл бұрын

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

@Emoney2322 Жыл бұрын

agreed

@trogdor8634 11 ай бұрын

Rep, titan, rogue repeat ggr has a formula.

@viviannguyen5850 9 ай бұрын

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

@uclajd 7 ай бұрын

It has chrome sleeves.

@speedbumpmedia9584 Жыл бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

I have that bar and I like it.

@NUMBER_74 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@tankspl7 Жыл бұрын

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

@carlgibson7850 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@IsaacFNghost 3 ай бұрын

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.

@joecowan3719 Жыл бұрын

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

@NoFate247 Жыл бұрын

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

@matthewarnold2802 Жыл бұрын

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

@meisdetermined Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@meisdetermined Жыл бұрын

@@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. :)

@ironhallgym Жыл бұрын

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.

@jonstewart5386 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@BleeDwojak Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@jkinney4678 Жыл бұрын

Love my REP curl bare, I completely agree

@marucat2797 Жыл бұрын

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.

@thunderhawk2376 Жыл бұрын

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

@josh4154 Жыл бұрын

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

@Mr-mopar 4 ай бұрын

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

@B.L.S. Жыл бұрын

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

@deke61sg Жыл бұрын

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!

@andrsco Жыл бұрын

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

@isymfs Жыл бұрын

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

@user-ib9zv8cb5e Жыл бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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.

@jesselopez4818 Жыл бұрын

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.

@unknownKnownunknowns 9 ай бұрын

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?

@bigk2080 Жыл бұрын

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

@DavidLee-cw6ci Жыл бұрын

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.

@GregPivo87 Жыл бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Not cheaper now.

@davidcooper2516 3 ай бұрын

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!

@idiotcommenter Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Bartsnightmare 4 ай бұрын

Rogue is my favorite!

@charge2x Жыл бұрын

Agree about marking the weight on the bar.

@darylfields Жыл бұрын

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

@troydefond2307 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.)

@TaterNate12 Жыл бұрын

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.

@seaneppel7465 Жыл бұрын

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.

@loveydovey4u Жыл бұрын

Do one on rackable curl bars, Coopie

@roberttaylor3118 10 ай бұрын

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.

@balboa0621 5 ай бұрын

FYI, my rouge Ohio power bar is fully stainless steel including sleeves. It was a 70 dollar upgrade

@stevenkoos Жыл бұрын

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.

@bobbyfisherUnbelivable Жыл бұрын

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

@thunderjeep08 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Jay-gg6xg 6 ай бұрын

It's disappointing that you didn't review the Rogue stackable curl bar. You touched on it, but you didn't get into a comparison with the Rep stackable bar. I'm steering towards the Rogue because the curl angle looks a bit better to me and I like the greater knurling coverage. Please review the Rogue. Thank you!

@Estuardo305 Жыл бұрын

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?

@MetalsForBrunch Жыл бұрын

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

@codekeeper32 Жыл бұрын

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

@cowboy21745 Жыл бұрын

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

@carrickdubya4765 Жыл бұрын

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

@justinbarr1281 Жыл бұрын

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.

@enrikoalfaro6724 Жыл бұрын

The strength co curl bar!!

@mattlovelace91 Жыл бұрын

I winced at the $225 though. 😅

@enrikoalfaro6724 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@impaledface7694 Жыл бұрын

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.

@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 8 ай бұрын

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.

@aldozavaleta37 6 ай бұрын

Iron master has one for its adjustable series

@McWhatevs Жыл бұрын

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

@samrmills Жыл бұрын

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

@ryannewby9086 Жыл бұрын

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.

@richardtorres9814 Жыл бұрын

Wright Curl bar is amazing with a knurling agreesive feel

@ronburgandy3339 Жыл бұрын

I bought a sweet curl bar off Amazon for $25 bucks. It’s great. I put weight on it and then I curl it up and curl it down. Hasn’t broke yet.

@t_plauche Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@prescottosegie Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥 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

@mantequillas1278 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Noobmaster-ee3xp 6 ай бұрын

300$ for bar is crazy 😭 there’s one on Amazon for 40

@MrApaHotel 9 ай бұрын

Bushing vs Bearing on curl bars. What to select?

@andrewstearns9276 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.'

@Celebrity_activity_lifestyle 5 ай бұрын

Ez bar standard size..3 feet or 4 feet??

@jm4958 Жыл бұрын

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

@airgordo4 Жыл бұрын

Affordable is always relative though.

@robbykreisler4509 Жыл бұрын

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

@Eee00123 Жыл бұрын

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

@toddpetzold5143 Жыл бұрын

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).

@asvpab Жыл бұрын

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

@Jay-gg6xg 6 ай бұрын

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

@fatalfacial Жыл бұрын

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

@jerseyjim9092 6 күн бұрын

I'm torn between the Rogue rackable and Rep rackable. The Rep has less extreme angles which I think I prefer because it works more bicep and less brachial. The straight bar sometimes stresses my elbows and I think just a slight curve is all I need. From reviews I've read, Rep seemingly loses a lot of business just based on the sparse knurling. Who at Rep thought less knurling was a good idea. On the other hand, Rogue gets a a lot of hits for it's ecoating which seems prone to flaking. Why don't they make a chrome version.

@ESPNsPeacockbassProfessor Жыл бұрын

ebay has a 32 dollar 5 foot chrome plated curl bar good up to 200 pounds im gonna get it for pullups will hang it above

@carrickdubya4765 Жыл бұрын

Have you time tested the 200Lb claim to see how long it can handle that weight before it bends - rofl I have bought those before and they are great for lightweight noobs but you may want to look into something more stout after a year or so.

@ESPNsPeacockbassProfessor Жыл бұрын

@@carrickdubya4765 sorry i read the price wrong its couple hundred bucks actually lol i do have a curl bar which i hang above and use it for chinups and pullups it was like 30 bucks

@prescottosegie Жыл бұрын

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

@UnitedWeStandFreedom 8 ай бұрын

With all those curbars you should have terminator guns ! But I guess you never went back 😂😂

@orangevideo 10 ай бұрын

Rogue rackable curl bar is the biz

@redislandfitness Жыл бұрын

I got the BOS bar but its definitely not knurled like that! Or that shape! Odd!

@nickm.9029 Жыл бұрын

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

@porkrindrob Жыл бұрын

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.

@shady7200 Жыл бұрын

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

@tomlyons7066 Жыл бұрын

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

@douglaswright1732 Жыл бұрын

Wright equipment has a great bar at a great price

@douglaswright1732 Жыл бұрын

@xGarageGymReviews-o I acknowledge I'm a winner what's next, thank you

@Vapor454 8 ай бұрын

Great video

@TySchmidt 2 ай бұрын

I just want soft knurling. I've been lifting for 7 years and even with my calloused hands, the one at my local gym hurts past a few reps. I completely lose my focus thinking about how sharp it is.

@michaelmcmorrow7554 Жыл бұрын

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

@SouthsideChicago99 Жыл бұрын

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

@corenko Жыл бұрын

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

@1neomonkey Жыл бұрын

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

@estevanrgarcia Жыл бұрын

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

@mattl7976 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

They don't pay him.

@Ireallydonotunderstand Жыл бұрын

You oughta use your influence and change the rules of the industry. Bar weight indication on ALL BARS released. Believe me I think you’d find the Support overwhelming…but that’s just me. Keep it up Coop!!!