When exercising with an EZ Bar most likely you want to know how much does it weigh. Knowing the EZ Bar weight can help you track your workouts better. It can also let you compare this exercise with other exercises where you use other equipment, such as dumbbells or a cable machine. Let’s find out what is an EZ Bar, how much does it weigh, how to choose an EZ Bar and what exercises you can perform with it.
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Olympic EZ Bar weighs 20-25 lbs.
We are talking about a typical length EZ Bar, which is usually 47 inches long with Olympic size rotating sleeves. There is no universal weight for an EZ Bar. Unlike the regular Olympic bar, which has a standard weight of 20 kgs (44 pounds), EZ Bar is not used for competitions, therefor doesn’t need to be standardized. Manufacturers use different materials, technologies and sizes which results in differences of the weight.
What Is an EZ Bar?
EZ Bar is a curved bar that has an advantage of multiple angled hand positions. This puts less stress on the wrists and elbows by providing more natural hands position. EZ Bars are much shorter than the traditional barbells for weight lifting. They are easier to balance, sine extra length of the barbell doesn’t create a lever. You can find more details about eZ Bar in our blog post Rackable EZ Curl Bar vs Short EZ Curl Bar.
Weight Of Different Models
Olympic EZ BAr 47” 20-25 lbs, the model we sell weighs 20 lbs
Standard 1” EZ Bar 15-20 lbs
Super EZ Bar 20-25 lbs
Rackable EZ Bar 30-35 lbs, the model we sell is 32 lbs
History
In 1950 EZ Bar was patented by Lewis Dymeck. Together with Andy Jackson of Jackson Barbell Company they were developing this product. Jackson was also a co-author of another famous product the buffalo barbell. In 1964 they sold the rights for the product to Bob Hoffman of the York Barbell Company, who further popularized the product and gave it the name we know today.
EZ Bar Exercises
EZ Bar Bicep Curl
- Exercise that targets your biceps. Biceps curl is the most popular exercise with an EZ Bar. Starting position is standing with your feet at shoulder width. Hold the EZ bar with an underhand grip. Curl the bar towards your shoulders. Keep your elbows close to your body. Lower the barbell back down slowly.
Skull Crushers
- The exercise that works triceps. Lie on a bench, hold the EZ bar with an overhand grip. Lower the bar towards your forehead by bending your elbows. Extend your arms to lift the bar back to the starting position.
Upright Row
- The exercise for your shoulders and traps. Starting position is standing with your feet at shoulder width. Hold the EZ bar with an overhand grip. Pull the bar up towards your chin, leading with your elbows. Lower it back down slow and controlled.
EZ Bar Curl to Press
- This exercise targets your biceps and shoulders. Start with an EZ bar bicep curl. At the top of the curl, transition into a shoulder press by rotating your wrists and pressing the bar overhead. Lower the bar back to the starting position in reverse order.
Close-Grip Bench Press
- The exercise for your triceps and chest. Lie on a bench. Hold the EZ bar with a close, overhand grip. Lower the bar towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body, and press it back up to the starting position.