Curved barbell question

[Bunbun]

Hi Cathe and the rest of the crowd: I have a barbell with curves in it where your hands go (I know it has a specific name, but am blanking out on it). Are there any advantages/disadvantages to it over a straight bar? I've used this one for years, but it sometimes feels strange with some of the exercises--I find I really have to work hard to keep my wrists straight at times.

Opinions?

Thanks!

Bb

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Bb! It is an EZ Curl bar and makes the grip (hand position) on certain exercises more comfortable to the wrist.

 

[Bunbun]

Thanks! Will stick with it, then. For the life of me, I couldn't remember the name, though I knew it!