Curl bar?

[LizC7]

Hello everyone
I'm getting ready to order Body Beast. I have a bar at home but wondering if I'm better off with a curl bar? Are they universal (so I should be able to use my current weight plates with them)?

 

[desertambrosia]

My curl bar uses the same plates as my 45lb bar. Whether it's universal, can't say. Sorry.

 

[Missa7]

I think it would use the same plates as a straight bar. Mine does--and I prefer it because of the versatility, plus it rests better on the back of the shoulders when doing barbell squats.

 

[AYLE09]

The plates can be used with both as long as you buy a curl bar with the same end diameter as the straight bar you have. Standard bars use the plates with the small holes and Olympic bars use the plates with the larger holes. Just buy whatever fits your current plates

 

[nckfitheart2009]

I do have a curl bar which is the same diameter as another non olympic bar.

Mine has a 30mm/more than an inch diameter. Which is pretty thick.
Both have the same diameter and were purchased from the same manufacturer.
As Jennifer quoted, try to get a bar with the same diameter so you can use the same plate you currently have. Money saving

All the best,