This shorter bar won’t fit in a squat rack but can work with narrow bench press setups, so it will allow you to do more movements than a less burly curl bar. And the flat gripping area near the collars is perfect for deadlifting or close-grip bench presses. If you’re building a home gym but lack space, this 48-inch curl bar is smaller than most straight bars but can handle the heavy weights you’d be using for, say, deadlifts. Granted, you’re not likely to be doing 375-pound skull crushers any time soon (unless you want to take the movement name literally), but the added capacity makes this a much more versatile bar. With a 400-pound max load capacity, the Olympic EZ Curl Bar from XMark is easily the strongest weightlifting curl bar we’ve seen. If you’re in the habit of curling around 400 pounds, a) we salute you, and b) this is the bar for you. Overall, this is one of the burliest and most versatile pieces of gear I’ve got in my home gym, and at $100, it’s a steal. I usually use a wider grip on bench presses, but this bar worked well in a pinch. The two grip positions were perfect for bicep and triceps work, and the 48-inch length let me get a comfortable grip width during deadlifts.
During testing, I maintained my grip on overhead extensions without any liquid chalk, even when my hands started getting sweaty. The knurling successfully rides the line between grippy and aggressive, providing a solid grip without tearing up your hands. The 2-inch bar end diameter means you can use it with standard Olympic weights, so you don’t need to buy specialized plates just for this bar. This 48-inch bar is short enough to use in cramped spaces and has a whopping 350-pound capacity. If you’re looking for the best mix of utility and affordability, the Everyday Essentials Olympic Curl bar is an excellent choice.
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