Olympic EZ Curl Barbell Bar
- Bar
- 500 pounds
- Knurled
- Chrome
- Better rated than 57%
- More reviewed than 77%
A dependable EZ bar for accessory lifts at a fair price, though budget for a spray of WD40 on the sleeves and possibly better collars than what ships in the box.
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How it ranks among the 101 bars we track
4.7★ across 855 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
855 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
900+ bought on Amazon last month.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 101 bars we track - how the scorecard works · full bars data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jul 5, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 47-inch chrome-plated EZ curl bar for 2-inch Olympic plates, self-weighing 15 pounds and rated to hold up to 500 pounds, with two spring collars included for bicep, tricep and related exercises.
The curved shape is meant to reduce wrist strain compared with a straight bar on curls and similar lifts, and several buyers compare it directly to bars they've used at commercial gyms. A recurring theme in the reviews is that the bar ships without lubrication between the sleeve and shaft, which causes a squeak that a light oil fixes.
- 47 inch chrome-plated curl bar
- Rated up to 500 lb capacity
- Needle roller bearing sleeves
- Includes 2 spring collars
Who it's for
Suits home gym owners doing curls, tricep extensions or preacher bench work with standard 2-inch Olympic plates. Not for anyone needing a bar rated well above 500 pounds for heavy compound lifts, or anyone unwilling to swap out the included spring collars.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers consistently compare the bar favorably to commercial gym equipment, praising the grip and build quality, with one noting a spray of WD40 at the sleeves solved a factory squeak. The included spring collars are the one recurring complaint, described as requiring more hand strength to open and close than gym-standard collars.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Knurling grips well without cutting into hands
- Needle roller bearing lets plates spin smoothly
- Rated to 500 pounds for accessory lift work
- Ships dry at the sleeves and may squeak until lubricated
- Included spring collars are hard to squeeze open
Specifications
| Brand | Olympic |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 500 pounds |
| Item Weight | 15 pounds |
| Shaft Length | 32 inches |
| Grip Size | 1 inch |
| Sleeve Length | 7.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Chrome |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Knurled |
| Part Number | cb |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in bars.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic EZ Curl Barbell BarThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 855 | 4.2 / 5 |
| CAP Barbell Olympic Trap Bar and Shrug Bar for DeadliftsCAP | 4.5 / 5 | 8,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Everyday Essentials Olympic Super Curl Barbell Curl BarEveryday | 4.7 / 5 | 3,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
| ExtreSpo 47" EZ Curl Bar Weight Lifting BarExtreSpo | 4.6 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Yaheetech 7-Foot Olympic Barbell with CollarsYaheetech | 4.7 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Olympic bars
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What plates fit the Olympic EZ curl bar?
Standard 2-inch Olympic plates.
How much weight can this EZ curl bar hold?
Up to 500 pounds, with the bar itself weighing 15 pounds.
Why does the EZ curl bar squeak when new?
Reviewers report it ships without lubrication between the sleeve and bar, and a light oil or WD40 spray resolves the noise.