- Is this bar good for biceps curls?
- Yes. The W shape lets you use a grip that keeps the wrists neutral, which many lifters find more comfortable than a straight bar. It works for close-grip and wide-grip curls.
- Can I use it for bench press or squats?
- Only for light work. The 55 lb total and 47.5 in length suit curls, rows and light pressing, but the load ceiling is too low for serious squats or bench press.
- Does it take standard or Olympic plates?
- The set uses its own 5.5 lb plates with star collars on a threaded sleeve. Check the sleeve diameter before adding plates from another set, since standard and Olympic plates differ.
- How much weight can I load in total?
- The set ships at 55 lb including the bar and plates. The threaded sleeve and collars are designed for that range, so adding much beyond it is not advised.
- Is it hard to assemble?
- No. You slide the plates onto the bar and tighten the star collars by hand. There is no separate rack or tool needed.
- Where is the Yaheetech Curl Bar with Weights Adjustable W-Shaped Barbell Home Gym Set cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $49.99, 38% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Yaheetech Curl Bar with Weights Adjustable W-Shaped Barbell Home Gym Set?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Yaheetech, eBay, Amazon.