Pull Ups vs Barbell Curl

Measured in kg

Pull Ups
Barbell Curl

Male Strength Standards (kg)

Strength LevelPull UpsBarbell Curl
Beginner-13 kg17 kg
Novice+8 kg30 kg
Intermediate+34 kg47 kg
Advanced+63 kg68 kg
Elite+93 kg91 kg

Female Strength Standards (kg)

Strength LevelPull UpsBarbell Curl
Beginner-22 kg6 kg
Novice-8 kg14 kg
Intermediate+10 kg25 kg
Advanced+30 kg39 kg
Elite+51 kg55 kg