Reverse Wrist Curl vs Barbell Shrug

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Overall comparison

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

Metric	Reverse Wrist Curl	Barbell Shrug	Difference	Percent
Daily count	2	41	↓39	↓95%
Total lifts entered	28,082	105,150	↓77,068	↓73%

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

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

Metric	Reverse Wrist Curl	Barbell Shrug	Difference	Percent
Average lift	136.9 lb	289.9 lb	↓153 lb	↓53%
Elite lift	407 lb	567.7 lb	↓160.7 lb	↓28%
Average bodyweight	171.6 lb	178.3 lb	↓6.7 lb	↓4%
Lifts analysed	2,470	39,194	↓36,724	↓94%

The average reverse wrist curl entered by women on Strength Level is less heavy than the average barbell shrug.

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

Metric	Reverse Wrist Curl	Barbell Shrug	Difference	Percent
Average lift	78 lb	145.8 lb	↓67.9 lb	↓47%
Elite lift	226.6 lb	337.8 lb	↓111.2 lb	↓33%
Average bodyweight	143.8 lb	145.8 lb	↓2.1 lb	↓1%
Lifts analysed	131	1,892	↓1,761	↓93%

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