Tricep Extension vs Barbell Shrug

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

Overall comparison

The daily number of tricep extension lifts entered on Strength Level is less than the daily number of barbell shrug lifts.

Metric Tricep Extension Barbell Shrug Difference Percent
Daily count 33 93 ↓60 ↓65%
Total lifts entered 73,704 109,961 ↓36,257 ↓33%

Male comparison

The average tricep extension entered by men on Strength Level is less heavy than the average barbell shrug.

The bodyweight of men entering tricep extension lifts on Strength Level is on average less heavy than those entering barbell shrug lifts.

Metric Tricep Extension Barbell Shrug Difference Percent
Average lift 112.8 lb 290 lb ↓177.3 lb ↓61%
Elite lift 253.3 lb 572 lb ↓318.7 lb ↓56%
Average bodyweight 174 lb 178.2 lb ↓4.2 lb ↓2%
Lifts analysed 23,525 35,345 ↓11,820 ↓33%

Female comparison

The average tricep extension entered by women on Strength Level is less heavy than the average barbell shrug.

The bodyweight of women entering tricep extension lifts on Strength Level is on average less heavy than those entering barbell shrug lifts.

Metric Tricep Extension Barbell Shrug Difference Percent
Average lift 50.7 lb 145.9 lb ↓95.2 lb ↓65%
Elite lift 125.7 lb 335 lb ↓209.3 lb ↓62%
Average bodyweight 142.5 lb 146 lb ↓3.5 lb ↓2%
Lifts analysed 2,533 1,768 ↑765 ↑43%

More comparisons

Compare tricep extension versus one of the following exercises:

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

See also

Barbell Shrug vs Tricep Extension Tricep Extension Standards Barbell Shrug Standards

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