EZ Bar Curl vs Smith Machine Bench Press

Measured in lb

EZ Bar Curl
Smith Machine Bench Press

Male Strength Standards (lb)

Strength LevelEZ Bar CurlSmith Machine Bench Press
Beginner45 lb102 lb
Novice70 lb151 lb
Intermediate103 lb214 lb
Advanced142 lb287 lb
Elite186 lb366 lb

Female Strength Standards (lb)

Strength LevelEZ Bar CurlSmith Machine Bench Press
Beginner24 lb37 lb
Novice40 lb69 lb
Intermediate62 lb114 lb
Advanced88 lb170 lb
Elite118 lb233 lb