The daily number of close grip bench press lifts entered on Strength Level is less than the daily number of barbell curl lifts.
Overall Comparison
| Metric | Close Grip Bench Press | Barbell Curl | Difference | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily count | 102 | 791 | ↓689 | ↓87% |
| Total lifts entered | 190,963 | 1,407,675 | ↓1,216,712 | ↓86% |
Male Comparison
The average close grip bench press entered by men on Strength Level is heavier than the average barbell curl.
The bodyweight of men entering close grip bench press lifts on Strength Level is on average heavier than those entering barbell curl lifts.
| Metric | Close Grip Bench Press | Barbell Curl | Difference | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average lift | 206 lb | 101.7 lb | ↑104.3 lb | ↑102% |
| Elite lift | 341.2 lb | 197.3 lb | ↑143.9 lb | ↑73% |
| Average bodyweight | 180.4 lb | 172.1 lb | ↑8.3 lb | ↑5% |
| Lifts analysed | 20,692 | 249,915 | ↓229,223 | ↓92% |
Female Comparison
The average close grip bench press entered by women on Strength Level is heavier than the average barbell curl.
The bodyweight of women entering close grip bench press lifts on Strength Level is on average heavier than those entering barbell curl lifts.
| Metric | Close Grip Bench Press | Barbell Curl | Difference | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average lift | 106 lb | 53.7 lb | ↑52.3 lb | ↑97% |
| Elite lift | 194.1 lb | 118.2 lb | ↑75.9 lb | ↑64% |
| Average bodyweight | 146.2 lb | 142.5 lb | ↑3.7 lb | ↑3% |
| Lifts analysed | 1,256 | 27,250 | ↓25,994 | ↓95% |