Strict Curl vs Paused Bench Press

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

Overall comparison

The daily number of strict curl lifts entered on Strength Level is greater than the daily number of paused bench press lifts.

Metric Strict Curl Paused Bench Press Difference Percent
Daily count 46 32 ↑14 ↑44%
Total lifts entered 46 32 ↑14 ↑44%

Male comparison

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

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

Metric Strict Curl Paused Bench Press Difference Percent
Average lift 111.7 lb 237.5 lb ↓125.8 lb ↓53%
Elite lift 196.1 lb 372.8 lb ↓176.7 lb ↓47%
Average bodyweight 177.9 lb 181 lb ↓3.1 lb ↓2%
Lifts analysed 1,028 579 ↑449 ↑78%

Female comparison

The average strict curl entered by women on Strength Level is less heavy than the average paused bench press.

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

Metric Strict Curl Paused Bench Press Difference Percent
Average lift 53.7 lb 103.4 lb ↓49.7 lb ↓48%
Elite lift 118.2 lb 210.8 lb ↓92.6 lb ↓44%
Average bodyweight 142.5 lb 146.8 lb ↓4.3 lb ↓3%
Lifts analysed 0 0 ↑0 ↑-

More comparisons

Compare strict 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 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 Reverse Curl 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

Paused Bench Press vs Strict Curl Strict Curl Standards Paused Bench Press Standards

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