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Bicep Isolation

Dumbbell Curl

Strength Standards: Dumbbell Curl

Values shown per dumbbell

LevelMaleFemale
Elite
0.35x BW0.23x BW
Advanced
0.26x BW0.17x BW
Intermediate
0.19x BW0.12x BW
Novice
0.13x BW0.08x BW
Untrained
0.08x BW0.05x BW

Source: Estimated (pattern-based)

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Related Exercises

Other bicep isolation exercises with strength standards:

  • Chin-Up (Weighted)
  • Barbell Curl
  • Preacher Curl
  • EZ-Bar Curl