Pull Ups vs Dumbbell Curl

Measured in kg

Pull Ups
Dumbbell Curl

Male Strength Standards (kg)

Strength LevelPull UpsDumbbell Curl
Beginner-3 kg7 kg
Novice+13 kg13 kg
Intermediate+31 kg21 kg
Advanced+52 kg31 kg
Elite+73 kg42 kg

Female Strength Standards (kg)

Strength LevelPull UpsDumbbell Curl
Beginner-16 kg4 kg
Novice-5 kg7 kg
Intermediate+8 kg12 kg
Advanced+23 kg18 kg
Elite+38 kg25 kg