The space between the sleeves on this bar (51.8125”) is more than 20” greater than on our standard Curl Bar (31.5”). That extended length allows athletes to rack the bar on any standard power rack. At the same time, the Rackable Curl Bar retains the same 10.5” of loadable sleeve length as the standard model, with far easier plate loading from the elevated position.

The curved shaft of the traditional Curl Bar has been trusted by experienced, beginner, and rehabbing athletes for years as a way to reduce strain on the wrists during high-rep workouts. The Rogue Curl Bar updates this premise by incorporating elements from our top in-house Olympic weightlifting bars to create a higher caliber tool. This includes the exclusive non-abrasive knurl pattern from our Ohio Bar—battle tested for years at the highest levels of competition—which extends to the inside Close Grip portion of the shaft.

The bar’s shaft is finished in black Cerakote, an advanced ceramic-based coating originally popularized in the gun industry for its remarkable durability in thin applications. Cerakote can deliver superb abrasion/wear/corrosion resistance over time—100X that of standard black zinc—and its thin application and matte finish produce a firm, comfortable grip. A silver Rogue logo is also featured in the center of the shaft. (This same bar is also available with a similarly robust E-Coat shaft finish).

The Rackable Curl Bar is one of the few specialty bars of this type to be fully designed, machined, and assembled in the USA. The 28.5MM diameter bar is made from 110,000 PSI tensile strength steel and precision bent to the highest standards. It features bronze bushings, which act as bearing surfaces between the bar sleeves and shaft for a smooth feel. The sleeves (Bright Zinc finish) are assembled to the shaft using the same snap ring design found in many of our most popular Olympic bars. Backed by a 5-year warranty.

The longer length and rackability of this Curl Bar opens up numerous potential benefits to the athlete, including:
--Being able to begin a curl movement from the start position without having to lift the bar from the floor.
--Easier loading of plates vs. on the ground.
--Close Grip bench movements can prove easier / more comfortable with the cambered grip design.
--Skull Crushers / Triceps movements are more achievable and less dangerous, as the bar can be set up in J-cups or Safety Spotter Arms to help prevent injury or floor damage on failed reps.

The Rackable Curl Bar is compatible with most standard Oly plates, including our own Rogue Olympic Plates, and can be used with a set of Safety Spotter Arms to help remove the actual "skull crushing" risk when performing your skull crushers. You can explore the Rogue catalog for other related products, from top quality barbell collars and Gym Chalk to our full line of other specialty bars. Many athletes also use the Curl Bar in conjunction with the Rogue Arm Blaster accessory, which can help keep the arms tight against the body—isolating the biceps for greater strength building benefits.