Reverse Curl vs Strict Curl

♂ Male
♀ Female
Kilograms (kg)
Pounds (lb)

Overall comparison

The daily number of reverse curl lifts entered on Strength Level is less than the daily number of strict curl lifts.

Metric Reverse Curl Strict Curl Difference Percent
Daily count 1 46 ↓45 ↓98%
Total lifts entered 1 46 ↓45 ↓98%

Male comparison

The average reverse curl entered by men on Strength Level is less heavy than the average strict curl.

The bodyweight of men entering reverse curl lifts on Strength Level is on average less heavy than those entering strict curl lifts.

Metric Reverse Curl Strict Curl Difference Percent
Average lift 98.6 lb 111.7 lb ↓13.1 lb ↓12%
Elite lift 283.5 lb 196.1 lb ↑87.4 lb ↑45%
Average bodyweight 177 lb 177.9 lb ↓0.9 lb ↓1%
Lifts analysed 121 1,028 ↓907 ↓88%

Female comparison

The average reverse curl entered by women on Strength Level is heavier than the average strict curl.

The bodyweight of women entering reverse curl lifts on Strength Level is on average less heavy than those entering strict curl lifts.

Metric Reverse Curl Strict Curl Difference Percent
Average lift 54.9 lb 53.7 lb ↑1.1 lb ↑2%
Elite lift 115.1 lb 118.2 lb ↓3 lb ↓3%
Average bodyweight 140.8 lb 142.5 lb ↓1.7 lb ↓1%
Lifts analysed 0 0 ↑0 ↑-

More comparisons

Compare reverse curl versus one of the following exercises:

Bench Press Squat Deadlift Shoulder Press Barbell Curl Front Squat Bent Over Row Incline Bench Press Hex Bar Deadlift Sumo Deadlift Hip Thrust Romanian Deadlift Military Press Seated Shoulder Press Close Grip Bench Press EZ Bar Curl Barbell Shrug Lying Tricep Extension Strict Curl Decline Bench Press Zercher Squat Pendlay Row Box Squat T-Bar Row Preacher Curl Paused Bench Press Rack Pull Upright Row Floor Press Barbell Reverse Lunge Wrist Curl Stiff Leg Deadlift Barbell Calf Raise Bulgarian Split Squat Barbell Lunge Tricep Extension Good Morning Split Squat Pause Squat Bodyweight Calf Raise Safety Bar Squat Neck Curl Deficit Deadlift Log Press Reverse Barbell Curl Wide Grip Bench Press Sumo Squat Single Leg Deadlift Neck Extension Barbell Glute Bridge Reverse Grip Bench Press Reverse Wrist Curl Pause Deadlift JM Press Ab Wheel Rollout Bench Pull Snatch Grip Deadlift Bench Pin Press Behind The Neck Press Barbell Hack Squat Landmine Press Landmine Squat Pin Squat Snatch Deadlift Barbell Front Raise Belt Squat Yates Row Walking Lunge Machine Shrug Jefferson Squat Behind The Back Barbell Shrug Barbell Power Shrug Bent Arm Barbell Pullover Cheat Curl Donkey Calf Raise Viking Press Spider Curl Shoulder Pin Press Barbell Pullover Wall Ball Single Leg Romanian Deadlift Z Press Jefferson Deadlift

See also

Strict Curl vs Reverse Curl Reverse Curl Standards Strict Curl Standards

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