Safety Bar Squat vs Paused Bench Press

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

Overall comparison

The daily number of safety bar squat lifts entered on Strength Level is less than the daily number of paused bench press lifts.

Metric Safety Bar Squat Paused Bench Press Difference Percent
Daily count 10 32 ↓22 ↓69%
Total lifts entered 10 32 ↓22 ↓69%

Male comparison

The average safety bar squat entered by men on Strength Level is heavier than the average paused bench press.

The bodyweight of men entering safety bar squat lifts on Strength Level is on average heavier than those entering paused bench press lifts.

Metric Safety Bar Squat Paused Bench Press Difference Percent
Average lift 323.2 lb 237.5 lb ↑85.7 lb ↑36%
Elite lift 547.7 lb 372.8 lb ↑174.9 lb ↑47%
Average bodyweight 196.5 lb 181 lb ↑15.5 lb ↑9%
Lifts analysed 335 579 ↓244 ↓42%

Female comparison

The average safety bar squat entered by women on Strength Level is heavier than the average paused bench press.

The bodyweight of women entering safety bar squat lifts on Strength Level is on average less heavy than those entering paused bench press lifts.

Metric Safety Bar Squat Paused Bench Press Difference Percent
Average lift 148.8 lb 103.4 lb ↑45.4 lb ↑44%
Elite lift 263.9 lb 210.8 lb ↑53.1 lb ↑25%
Average bodyweight 142.3 lb 146.8 lb ↓4.5 lb ↓3%
Lifts analysed 0 0 ↑0 ↑-

More comparisons

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See also

Paused Bench Press vs Safety Bar Squat Safety Bar Squat Standards Paused Bench Press Standards

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