Rep EZ Curl Barbell
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- 1 needle bearing and 1 bushing per sleeve
- Great combination of spin and stability
- Affordable at just under $150
- Medium grip so your hands aren’t shredded during high-rep workouts
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Great spin on the bar
- Affordable at just under $150
- Medium grip so your hands aren’t shredded during high-rep workouts
- An affordable specialty bar
What Needs Improvement...
- Rusts pretty quickly
- Ultra-budget friendly option isn’t rackable
- Budget-friendly chrome option has no lifetime warranty
Product Summary
Introducing the long-awaited Rep EZ Curl Bar! One of our most requested items, REP now offers a curl bar so you can target your biceps directly and get the most out of your curls!
Key Features:
- Spin:“¯ With 1 needle bearing and 1 bushing per sleeve, these bars are the perfect combination of spin and stability. This unique combination reduces wrist strain while helping isolate different muscle groups.
- Length: You can get this bar in a rackable or nonrackable length to fit your training style best!
- Knurl:“¯This curl bar incorporates the same knurling from our best-selling mixed-use bars to bring you a grip that lasts through high rep sets without ripping your hands.
- Camber: The cambers on these bars allow a semi-supinated grip so you can to develop your biceps and triceps in a joint-friendly way.
- Coating: Available in Stainless Steel or Hard Chrome. The Hard Chrome coating is a more durable finish than regular chrome and has a matte appearance. Hard Chrome is also rust-resistant and requires low maintenance!\
Standard Specs:
- Diameter:“¯30mm
- Weight: 30lbs
- Finish:“¯Stainless Steel or Hard Chrome Coating
- Knurl: 4x70mm sections of medium depth knurl
- Length:“¯4’7”
- Loadable Length: 10″
- Distance between sleeves: 2′ x 9.5″
Specs
| Bar Type | Specialty Bar |
|---|---|
| Shaft Coating | Varies |
| Bar Weight | 30 LB |
| Bar Length | 4'7" |
| Bar Use | Curling |
| Knurl | Medium |
| Loadable Sleeve Length | 10" |
| Bushing/Bearing | Bushing/Bearing |
| Sleeve Coating | Varies |
Summary
The REP EZ Curl Barbell is one of my favorite curl bars on the market, not just because it’s affordable but it’s just a good-quality curl bar.
