Bells of Steel Olympic EZ Curl Bar

Overview

A 2 inch Olympic EZ curl bar from Bells of Steel, 45 inches long with a 28mm diameter shaft, angled grips and volcano knurling, rated to a 500 lb weight capacity for bicep and tricep work.

The angled grip sections are shaped to reduce wrist strain on curls and triceps extensions compared with a straight bar, while the black phosphate shaft finish and nickel plated sleeves are aimed at resisting rust in a home gym that may not have climate control. The Olympic 2 inch sleeve diameter means it takes standard Olympic plates rather than the smaller standard-bar plates.

• 45 inch length, 28mm diameter shaft
• 2 inch Olympic sleeves, 500 lb rated capacity
• Angled grips for curls and tricep work
• Black phosphate shaft, nickel plated sleeves

Who it's for

Fits lifters building a home gym who want a dedicated curl bar for arm isolation work alongside a main barbell. Not useful as a general-purpose barbell for squats or presses, since the angled shape is built specifically for curls and extensions.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The angled grip sections let the wrists sit in a more neutral position during curls and extensions than a straight bar allows, which is the main reason lifters choose an EZ bar over a standard one. Volcano knurling on the grip is meant to hold the hand in place under load without the sharper bite of standard knurling. The 28mm shaft with 2 inch Olympic sleeves accepts standard Olympic plates rather than spinlock or standard-bar plates.

Specifications

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• Sleeve Length 7.2 vs 6.5 inches (+11%)