CAP Barbell 48-Inch Super Curl Olympic Barbell for 2-Inch Weight Plates | Multiple Options

I appreciate the compact size and appearance.Although the paint chips a bit, the overall build quality is fair for the price.This functions well with arm isolation and zercher hip hinges.

I don't often write reviews, but I thought it would be helpful to share my thoughts as someone who owns budget bars and high end bars.Packing/Shipping: Adequate. Shipped in a bag inside a rectangular box and not a tube. One end was popped open a bit but the bar was still fine. There was enough tape that it was secured for the most part.The bar itself is very basic with rotating sleeves and no signs of bearings but I wasn't expecting something high end and it matched photos. For its purpose and price, this is assembled well. The finish was pretty good, not perfect or clean like a Rogue bar, but it was fine.The knurling is where I was surprised. I'm not saying its great knurling, but its more aggressive than I thought. You usually get very passive knurling on budget bars but this is pretty aggressive. Not sharp like a high end power bar, but certainly better than other CAP bars or similarly priced bars I've had. This was better than I expected.Overall I'd recommend this bar for basic use. I use curl bars for bicep curls, upright rows and bent over rows. All of those simply because the wrist angle is better for me than a straight bar. This super curl bar has good angles, decent finish, good knurling and it arrived undamaged. Just don't use the collars, get something else. Final comment is that my bar weighed about 15 lbs without collars. I wasn't sure if I was getting a 15, 17, 18 or 20lb bar but I also wasn't too concerned.At $40 you won't find a better curl bar if you aren't looking for something high end and fancy.

I bought this easy arm bar and donated it to my gym. They had 3 already, but were all the same shape but different weights. One bar was a janky lightweight hollow bar, another was a solid heavy bar, and another was about right. This bar has angles the others did not and is more of a perfect weight. I paid attention when I found others using it and asked them how they liked it - explaining I had donated it and wanted others reviews. It is a popular arm bar at the gym now, and I’m glad others find good use from it besides myself. I like doing barbell, easy curl and hammer curl exercises and this bar works great for those variations.

The tightening weight plate locker things are those twist-tightening things with the arms that ALWAYS collide with the plate.. Annoying as hell.. The curve of the bar, is just a bit too ROUND, and too "severe". Price is great, it's solid and strong! For the cheapest item I could find.. not bad.But, you MAY... you MAY... eventually wish to upgrade anyway to a bar that "feels" better

Great bar for the price and so far it’s been exactly what I needed.

Good quality. Love the aggressive angle, really helps with the wrist pressure. Recommend if that is a concern.

I love the shape and you can do so many comfortable workout variations but not great for any barbell leg workouts with the bar on your back and one head squeaks when it spins which gets annoying. Tried to WD-40 it a couple of times but still seems to squeak occasionally.

The end anchors came horribly cross-threaded and galled beyond belief, but I can accept that for the price. (why not just use spring anchors of you can't machine a simple threaded hole).However, when you unbox a package containing a non perishable item, you don't expect it to stink so bad. The inside of the package stank so horrendously, i needed to air out my entire home, wash the barbell with soapy water and tie off the bag containing the packaging. This was literally an eye watering stench that still burns my eyes. Is this some kind of a joke? The burning is akin to an onion, but the smell is like vomit/roadkill. The only reason i don't file a return is because i can wash it and use it. I guess it's fine for the price. BUT B...if i have some kind of reaction to this, i am calling poison control, and an attorney . There is no reason for this. I touched my face after touching the box, and my face now itches. This thing is a chemical weapon and i'd advise you look at a different product.