Cathe, can I use a Curl Bar?

[Lora]

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Just starting weights (heavy). Want to anyway. Wondering if I could just start with the curling bar and if so can I use a bent one? I've already bought one and have tomorrow off so I can take it back if I need to. Closes town to buy this stuff is 45 miles away. Need some advise. Lora

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

curl bar

While a curl bar is great for adding variety to a few exercises and even making some exercises more comfortable on the wrist, I think you are able to do more overall exercises with a straight bar. I view a curl bar as more of an enhancement barbell rather than a standard barbell. Hope this helps!