CAP Barbell47-Inch Olympic EZ Curl Bar for 2-Inch Weight Plates | Multiple Options

For the price, I can't complain. It's an olympic bar for 30 bucks. It was used/refurbished and the packaging was incomplete but it's solid steel, it survived the trip. No rust on the locking collars, not that I care cause I am not using them anyway.The bar is strong enough for a lot of weight, provided you space the plates out enough. I found if I put large plates on the inside, they would get in the way of my arms in certain exercises like bench and some curl variations. I had to put my smaller plates on the inside, and larger on the outside to get some more room.The bar is easy to grip and gnurling was fine. I recommend using gloves because the bar is hard on bare hands with a lot of weight. The bearings are smooth and I've had no problems with the bar. I needed something shorter than a full olympic and I don't use a rack, so this was perfect for me.

Needed an EZ bar for some additional home workouts! This bar is well made and priced just right. I ended up buying the Dmoose 2” clips and now my setup is better than what you’d find in most gyms! Highly recommended

I'm 74 and just started lifting weights. I have a CAP Olympic 7' bar, but doing curls, it hurts my left elbow. The EZ grip makes all the difference in the world. It also saves time not having to change weights so often. I give anything 5 stars that is accurately described, value priced and I consider worth buying.

Bar itself is great, nothing to complain about. Those collars that are supposed to hold the weights are joke, however. They're made nicely and all but those little adjusting rods are extending beyond collar itself so they can't be used unless you prefer collars installed about 1/16 of a inch after the weights end - a pure find for those who enjoy bobbly weights!

heavy duty and works great. Noticed a bit of rust/dust when I first got it, but cleaned it up and its been fine since.

Sturdy heavy duty with nice paint finish

This is an excellent value, quality barbell. Mine did not come damaged (if you’re really worried about a couple paint chips), but seriously, if you don’t ding this thing up on your own in a couple days you’re doing it wrong. A couple chips in the coating is nothing for this. Price makes up for any shipping blemishes. Just buy it!

So let me get the only CON out of the way.The knurling on this bar is a joke.I honestly believe grabbing a BARE steel would provide better grip than this.But, since the EZ bar is thinner than a typical barbell, you can still have a good grip around the girth of the bar.Other than that, the bar is great.I am strong enough to do any exercise with a standard olympic barbell, but I specifically got the EZ bar because of the various slanted angles with the grip.I specifically got this for reverse curls (for your forearms), and since the girth of the bar is thinner, you get an easier grip, and can get more reps.Not to mention the angle of the grip makes it easier on your arms.Just lightly clean the bar with a damp rag before use, and it'll get rid of any metal flakes and the odd paint chips here and there.And also, get yourself a proper bar clamp. The ones that come with this bar is not ideal.I already had a set so it was of no concern to me.