Body-Solid OB47B 47 in. EZ Curl Olympic Bar for Bicep and Triceps Exercises, 300 Lb. Weight Plate Capacity, Black

The Body Solid 47" EZ Curl bar has met my expectations for the price paid. I opted for the black oxide/phosphate finish because I wanted a finish that would be a little "grippier" than standard chrome. The sleeves spin freely, but are not entirely smooth in their travel. That said, they are entirely satisfactory for use in a home gym setup, with the main point being that they are quiet. The bar arrives with a light coating of some kind of reddish/brown oil to inhibit rust and it must be wiped off thoroughly or it will stain everything. There is a small tag on the bar instructing the end user to clean the bar before use.Packaging for shipment is minimal; it arrived loose packed in a cardboard tube that was already cracked. The bar itself is only sleeved with a light plastic bag that was torn through in several areas. As a result, there were one or two places on the bar that had some of the black oxide rubbed off. I think that having some loose fill paper packing on each end of the tube would be a simple and inexpensive method to prevent damage during shipping.Specifications for my bar were:Overall Length: 47"Space between sleeves: 31.5"Sleeve Loading Area: 6.75"Bar Stock Diameter: 1"Sleeves attached with Allen BoltsThe knurl on the bar is probably the most aggressive that I have ever encountered on a piece of fitness equipment. The phrase "cheese grater" comes to mind. Even with heavy callous on my hands I could start to feel the bite after 8 sets. Between the super sharp knurl and the oxide finish this bar will NEVER slip in your hands. The bends in the EZ curl bar seem about average for this type of bar, comfortable for both supinated and pronated grip. My quick lock collars work perfectly with the bar (which does NOT come with collars, despite what the product pictures might have you believe). The bends in the bar are long enough to use fat grips comfortably. The bar is balanced when held directly in the center so there is no offset in the weight or bend of the bar itself. Slop in the sleeves is probably less than 1/8".The knurl on this bar is extremely aggressive, which makes it a difficult recommendation for the average user. If you are looking for a good quality EZ curl bar and don't mind (or are looking for) an extra grippy bar, this one is a good choice.

For the price you cannot beat the quality.Bar arrived as ordered. Within a cardboard tube and that tube inside a box. Bar has a plastic cover on it, that was torn up a bit (not a big deal at all bar was in great shape). Please make sure you wipe off the oil/residue from the bar once you receive it. Once you wipe it off it'll take about 4-5 quality uses for the oil/residue to come off the hand areas -- but don't fret; the knurling is pretty aggressive.The bar will not slip in your hands, just trust me on that. I curled with 100 lbs on the bar, and the thing I really enjoy about this bar is that it aggressive enough that the bar will not slip, WHEN USED PROPERLY, but not aggressive enough to cut and cause bleeding. I truthfully believe it's a happy medium, and quite frankly that's the knurling I look for in an EZ Curl Bar. If you are worried about the knurling, just use some gloves to lift.The bar is comfortable for me, I've used it wide, inside, and even against the plate area. Fits my Rep Fitness Bumpers perfectly, and fits my collars just fine that I use on my barbell. I did purchase the black oxide version as it fits my style of equipment, but that is up to you. I love it, and you will too.Happy Lifting !

I am 6’3” and am moving a lot of weight. I mainly use this bar for heavy standing curls and skull crushers. The bar is sturdy, wasn’t covered in oil (I got the chrome plated not black), no rusting. Plates go on easy. My main issue is with the knurling on the grips. Holy cow get ready for your hands to bleed!!! By the end of the set, my hands are on fire from it. Other than that it’s an ok bar for the price.

When my package arrived, the box was unopened and there was no visible damage. After opening my package, i found the bar covered in dirt and filth and rust like it had been sitting outside in the rain for months. Very disappointed in this purchase.

Great EZ curl bar! My only gripe is the knurling on this bar is very aggressive and deep. I can't see myself curling without gloves because of that.

This product works, don't get me wrong - it's a curling bar... pretty straight-forward. I have 3 main gripes with the product:1. Exterior packaging was broken - not a huge deal, it's an awkward shape for sure.2. The bar smells terrible, likely due to oil being applied so the bar doesn't rust or deteriorate while in the warehouse3. The bar is rusting in some areas alreadyOverall, low price doesn't offset the lack of quality. My expectations weren't high but this product missed the mark.

This is perfect! Great for doing reps without added weights! And if you're into eight lifting I can feel that this will hold added weight easily. Extremely sturdy feel.

After two days I received the Body Solid Curl Bar . It was packaged very well, the curl bar was in a sealed bag in a cardboard tub inside a larger box . When I opened the plastic bag the bar had zero rust and it wasn't oily at all for me . It has a good weight to it and not mush else I can say but that Im currently happy with this bar for home use . Will update this review with any positive or issues a may come across in the future.

Amazing quality and perfectly balanced. Great purchase

Me llego a tiempo, super buena calidad

deçu pa reçu la bonne barre body solid vous etes des voleur jai u celle que vous vender a 49euro cest pa sympa