XMarkEZ Curl Bar or Olympic Weight Set with EZ Curl Bar and Weight Plate Set

Really nice set and great customer service. The three hole design provides a nice handgrip, even the fives are secure to grab. Plastic/rubber coating seems tight. The bar has nice details, the ends have fine threading to keep the plates from slipping and the knurling on the grips is good plus bearings work great. Overall high quality. Only nit is the greasy factory coating on the weights which i hit with some all purpose method spray cleaner and blue shop towels. make sure u clean the inside of the grip area so they're not slippery.

While this curl bar is a bit more expensive than some others you might find, it is definitely a matter of "you get what you pay for". This XMark bar is not only form functional, it's not bad to look at, either. The black/onyx finish is very nice, the knurls are just right (not too hard on the hands, but enough to make you feel like you have a good grip), and it feels very well balanced. I've been a competitive powerlifter and olympic weightlifter for over 30 years, so I've seen all makes and models of equipment and bars. Though I bought this for my home gym, it is every bit as good (if not better) as other "gym quality" curl bars I've seen / used. This isn't the kind of equipment that you're looking to replace for years, so the slightly higher expense is far outweighed by the quality of the product. Oh, I did see some reviews on this before I bought it, saying that the finish had become worn on some bars. To each his own I suppose, but if you're more concerned about a cosmetic blemish than how well it performs its intended purpose, then a cheaper chrome bar is probably for you. Else, this is the one you want.

Ditto on all of the positive reviews! Photos do tell the story! One excellent piece of equipment!Personally I never used a EZ CURL BAR before, even though they were available when I was working out back in the 1980's. I now hit the 70 year mark in my life and retired from being a contractor, that was my daily WORKOUT! I started to feel weaker from doing zero! I recalled how great I felt those 30 plus years ago, and recalled, that a muscle can still grow stronger and grow larger with resistance exercises. Plus, bone density is helped tremendously too! Resistance training actually makes bones stronger, and for seniors this can become a real problem if the bones become brittle!So, I set up a bench press, leg curl combo, weight set with Olympic bar & an extra bench in my OLD MAN CAVE and have started working out once again. After 2 weeks I can already FEEL a difference just in my everyday movements and activity!The EZ curl was a must for me as I had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/plus operation in the 1990's {work related} I wanted to protect against arecurrence of that, if possible. And have read this bar is the way to go!Its a funny thing to think of myself weight training again at my age, and some friends are looking a but puzzled, which i find very humorous! Going against the grain! Don't follow the herd. That has always been my road to walk!PS: A man named Lewis G. Dymeck invented the Dymek Curling bar (better known as the "EZ Curl" bar) and was granted the patent for it on May 23, 1950.

I am 64 years of age and I have decided to go on a journey to build a bigger and stronger me. This is an affordable product and well made for a home gym. A great product to help me move forward.“Equipment / Knowledge x Effort + Determination = EVOLUTION”

This curl bar is very well made. I would recommend it to everyone for a home gym.

It’s an excellent product. Buy it if you’re looking for a curl bar and weight set with max 65 lbs. Buy the 2” locking bar collars as they’re not included with this item.

This bar compares favorably to pricy, professional quality bars. The knurling is aggressive enough to allow a firm grip but does not irritate the palms or fingers even when squeezed tightly. The bends reflect careful design and alleviate stress so that it remains comfortable even with heavy weights. The sleeves rotate very well and are correctly sized so that plates slide on readily, but do not clank or rattle when the bar is moving. It balances exactly as a good EZ curl bar should - right at the mid point.

I bought this specifically for skullcrushers, or lying tricep extensions for the uninitiated, and they do not disappoint. The knurling keeps your hands in place without ever slipping. No need for chalk or any of that nonsense. Sure, this may be a tad higher in cost than other alternatives, but you do get what you pay for and this is top quality for any home gym or even pro gym. After using it, I ended up adding this bar for ez curls, close grip bench presses and anything else I could think of. Definite recommendation