Overview and review of the REP fitness Rackabale EZ Curl barbell
This is an overview of the REP fitness Rackable EZ curl barbell including the pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally posted in which barbell to buy from REP Fitness. Follow the links for more information.
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Rep Rackable EZ Curl Barbell $169
The
REP rackable EZ barbell is an EZ bar designed to be racked and is, therefore, longer than the usual EZ barbells you would find in most gyms. The EZ design is specially tailored to bicep
curls and skull crushers. The wavy design makes these exercises easier on the wrist than a straight barbell. These are nice to have but not necessities for your home gym setup. I personally do
curls and skull crushers with my
Rogue Ohio barbell with a narrow grip and that works just fine. The full specifications of this barbell are:
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Diameter: 30mm
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Weight: 35lbs
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Finish: Stainless Steel or Hard Chrome Coating
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Knurl: 4x70mm sections of medium depth knurl
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Length: 6'2"
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Loadable length: 10"
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Distance between sleeves: 4'3"
It does what it says on the tin if you fancy one.
Pros of the Rep Rackable EZ Curl Barbell
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Rackable
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Length
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Easy on the wrists
The design and purpose of this barbell are fulfilled with this model. The quality is good and it is not that expensive that you would regret your purchase. Just be aware that the use you will get out of this barbell is quite limited, unless you want to
curl like a berserker on a daily basis to make your bicep grow. I had phases like that in my teenage years, I have to admit.
Cons of the Rep Rackable EZ Curl Barbell
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Hard to store
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Limited use cases
While this barbell is easier to handle in the rack than a normal short EZ bar, it takes up quite a bit of space when it is not in use. If you don't want it on the floor you will need to get a gun rack mount or some other barbell storing device. These cost usual as much if not more than this barbell. So if you do not have the infrastructure in your gym yet to store a second full-sized barbell I would get a short EZ barbell or none at all.
Alternatives to the Rep Rackable EZ Curl Barbell
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Rogue EZ bar
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TITAN EZ barbell
Rogue as well as TITAN stock variations in short and long of the EZ barbell. The differences are minimal so it is really more about which vendor you like most and who can deliver the fastest depending on your needs.
Conclusion for the Rep Rackable EZ Curl Barbell
The REP fitness rackable barbell does what it says on the tin. Do you really ned it? Probably not, but it is nice to have if your barbell gun rack is not full yet. Better specialty bars to get are a safety bar or duffalo bar if your budget allows.