The daily number of close grip bench press lifts entered on Strength Level is greater than the daily number of rack pull lifts.
Overall Comparison
| Metric | Close Grip Bench Press | Rack Pull | Difference | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily count | 149 | 64 | ↑85 | ↑133% |
| Total lifts entered | 190,351 | 138,764 | ↑51,587 | ↑37% |
Male Comparison
The average close grip bench press entered by men on Strength Level is less heavy than the average rack pull.
The bodyweight of men entering close grip bench press lifts on Strength Level is on average less heavy than those entering rack pull lifts.
| Metric | Close Grip Bench Press | Rack Pull | Difference | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average lift | 206 lb | 415.7 lb | ↓209.7 lb | ↓50% |
| Elite lift | 341.2 lb | 714.9 lb | ↓373.7 lb | ↓52% |
| Average bodyweight | 180.4 lb | 182.6 lb | ↓2.2 lb | ↓1% |
| Lifts analysed | 20,692 | 14,090 | ↑6,602 | ↑47% |
Female Comparison
The average close grip bench press entered by women on Strength Level is less heavy than the average rack pull.
The bodyweight of women entering close grip bench press lifts on Strength Level is on average less heavy than those entering rack pull lifts.
| Metric | Close Grip Bench Press | Rack Pull | Difference | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average lift | 106 lb | 251.2 lb | ↓145.2 lb | ↓58% |
| Elite lift | 194.1 lb | 448.9 lb | ↓254.9 lb | ↓57% |
| Average bodyweight | 146.2 lb | 150.9 lb | ↓4.7 lb | ↓3% |
| Lifts analysed | 1,256 | 1,726 | ↓470 | ↓27% |