Holleyweb Curl Bar
The Holleyweb Curl Bar is my budget curl-bar pick because it gives you several weight and finish options, a medium knurl, bearing-assisted rotation, and better bends than many bargain EZ bars without pushing the price out of the budget category.
Pros:
- Affordable
- Several weight and finish choices
- Compact design
- Improved curl angles compared with many cheap EZ bars
- Bushing/bearing-style rotation gives smoother sleeve movement
Cons:
- Short 7″ sleeves
- No rackable version
- Some lateral sleeve play reported
- Quality-control complaints include scratches and scuffs
- Article reports bending below 300 lb on some bars
Brand:
Holleyweb
Best For:
Lifters who want an inexpensive Olympic curl bar with multiple finish choices and smoother sleeve rotation than a bare-bones budget bar.
Skip If:
Skip it if you need long sleeves, a rackable design, or premium quality control for very heavy loading.
Research Status:
Research Based
Specifications
| Weight Options | 14, 15, 20 and 22 lb |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 47" |
| Shaft Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shaft Finish | Black, red, silver or yellow chrome |
| Sleeve Length | 7" |
| Sleeve Finish | Silver or black chrome |
| Distance Between Sleeves | 31.5" |
| Knurl | Medium depth |
| Rotation | Bearing |
| Made In USA | No |
Owners Feedback
Pros
- Affordable
- Several weight and finish choices
- Compact design
- Improved curl angles compared with many cheap EZ bars
- Bushing/bearing-style rotation gives smoother sleeve movement
Cons
- Short 7" sleeves
- No rackable version
- Some lateral sleeve play reported
- Quality-control complaints include scratches and scuffs
- Article reports bending below 300 lb on some bars
