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Dumbbell Curls vs Bodyweight Chin-Ups Strength Standards

Compare your dumbbell curls and chin-ups against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one recent result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.

Use each exercise's canonical input: Weight of one dumbbell for Dumbbell Curls and Strict repetitions for Bodyweight Chin-Ups. Use a bilateral standing supinated dumbbell curl using two matched dumbbells, stable upper arms and torso, a clear top curl, and controlled full lowering; use one continuous set of supinated-grip dead-hang chin-ups with full elbow extension and the chin clearly above the bar on every rep. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.

Dumbbell Curls vs Bodyweight Chin-Ups Strength Standards by Bodyweight

These tables show the minimum result each exercise needs to reach Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite. Weight-based standards are shown in pounds and kilograms. Direct-performance standards remain strict repetitions or seconds and show every applicable age range.

Find your bodyweight in the men’s or women’s table, then read across the strength levels. Results measured in weight, repetitions, or seconds are not meant to match and are never converted into one another. Use the calculator for your exact inputs and a direct comparison of the strength levels.

Men’s Dumbbell Curls vs Chin-Ups Standards

How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.

BodyweightNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
120 lb
54.4 kg
Dumbbell Curls:20 lb9.1 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:34 lb15.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:49 lb22.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:67 lb30.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
130 lb
59 kg
Dumbbell Curls:21 lb9.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:36 lb16.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:52 lb23.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:71 lb32.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
140 lb
63.5 kg
Dumbbell Curls:22 lb10 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:38 lb17.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:55 lb24.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:74 lb33.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
150 lb
68 kg
Dumbbell Curls:23 lb10.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:39 lb17.7 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:57 lb25.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:78 lb35.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
160 lb
72.6 kg
Dumbbell Curls:24 lb10.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:41 lb18.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:60 lb27.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:81 lb36.7 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
170 lb
77.1 kg
Dumbbell Curls:25 lb11.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:43 lb19.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:62 lb28.1 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:84 lb38.1 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
180 lb
81.6 kg
Dumbbell Curls:26 lb11.8 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:44 lb20 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:65 lb29.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:88 lb39.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
190 lb
86.2 kg
Dumbbell Curls:27 lb12.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:46 lb20.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:67 lb30.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:91 lb41.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
200 lb
90.7 kg
Dumbbell Curls:28 lb12.7 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:48 lb21.8 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:69 lb31.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:94 lb42.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
210 lb
95.3 kg
Dumbbell Curls:29 lb13.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:49 lb22.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:72 lb32.7 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:97 lb44 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
220 lb
99.8 kg
Dumbbell Curls:30 lb13.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:51 lb23.1 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:74 lb33.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:100 lb45.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
230 lb
104.3 kg
Dumbbell Curls:31 lb14.1 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:52 lb23.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:76 lb34.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:103 lb46.7 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
240 lb
108.9 kg
Dumbbell Curls:32 lb14.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:54 lb24.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:78 lb35.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:106 lb48.1 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
250 lb
113.4 kg
Dumbbell Curls:32 lb14.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:55 lb24.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:80 lb36.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:109 lb49.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
260 lb
117.9 kg
Dumbbell Curls:33 lb15 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:57 lb25.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:83 lb37.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:112 lb50.8 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
270 lb
122.5 kg
Dumbbell Curls:34 lb15.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:58 lb26.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:85 lb38.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:115 lb52.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
280 lb
127 kg
Dumbbell Curls:35 lb15.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:60 lb27.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:87 lb39.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:118 lb53.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
290 lb
131.5 kg
Dumbbell Curls:36 lb16.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:61 lb27.7 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:89 lb40.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:121 lb54.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps
300 lb
136.1 kg
Dumbbell Curls:37 lb16.8 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:62 lb28.1 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:91 lb41.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps
Dumbbell Curls:123 lb55.8 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps

Women’s Dumbbell Curls vs Chin-Ups Standards

How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.

BodyweightNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
100 lb
45.4 kg
Dumbbell Curls:11 lb5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:20 lb9.1 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:30 lb13.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:43 lb19.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
110 lb
49.9 kg
Dumbbell Curls:12 lb5.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:21 lb9.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:32 lb14.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:46 lb20.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
120 lb
54.4 kg
Dumbbell Curls:13 lb5.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:22 lb10 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:34 lb15.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:48 lb21.8 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
130 lb
59 kg
Dumbbell Curls:14 lb6.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:24 lb10.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:35 lb15.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:51 lb23.1 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
140 lb
63.5 kg
Dumbbell Curls:14 lb6.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:25 lb11.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:37 lb16.8 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:53 lb24 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
150 lb
68 kg
Dumbbell Curls:15 lb6.8 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:26 lb11.8 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:39 lb17.7 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:56 lb25.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
160 lb
72.6 kg
Dumbbell Curls:16 lb7.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:27 lb12.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:41 lb18.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:58 lb26.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
170 lb
77.1 kg
Dumbbell Curls:16 lb7.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:28 lb12.7 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:42 lb19.1 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:61 lb27.7 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
180 lb
81.6 kg
Dumbbell Curls:17 lb7.7 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:29 lb13.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:44 lb20 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:63 lb28.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
190 lb
86.2 kg
Dumbbell Curls:18 lb8.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:30 lb13.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:46 lb20.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:66 lb29.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
200 lb
90.7 kg
Dumbbell Curls:18 lb8.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:31 lb14.1 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:47 lb21.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:68 lb30.8 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
210 lb
95.3 kg
Dumbbell Curls:19 lb8.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:33 lb15 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:49 lb22.2 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:70 lb31.8 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
220 lb
99.8 kg
Dumbbell Curls:19 lb8.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:34 lb15.4 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:50 lb22.7 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:72 lb32.7 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
230 lb
104.3 kg
Dumbbell Curls:20 lb9.1 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:35 lb15.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:52 lb23.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:74 lb33.6 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps
240 lb
108.9 kg
Dumbbell Curls:21 lb9.5 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps
Dumbbell Curls:36 lb16.3 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps
Dumbbell Curls:53 lb24 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps
Dumbbell Curls:77 lb34.9 kg
Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps

How Your Dumbbell Curls vs Bodyweight Chin-Ups Result Is Calculated

The two exercises can use different measurements. The calculator rates each result against the standards for that exercise first, then compares the resulting strength levels and progress toward the next level. It never invents a reps-to-weight conversion.

1. Estimate the weight-based result

For Dumbbell Curls, one rep uses the weight entered. For 2–12 reps, the calculator runs both estimates and keeps the lower result.

  • Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
  • Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)

A published back-squat study supports estimated-max prediction under its study conditions. It does not independently validate every exercise or population used by this comparison.

2. Rate the Dumbbell Curls result

The standards use the sex-specific one-dumbbell curl thresholds from the individual Dumbbell Curls tool. The target adjusts to bodyweight using reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.

3. Rate the Chin-Ups result

The canonical chin-up tool uses sex- and age-specific repetition bands and a separate stretch target. The calculator uses strict unbroken bodyweight repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.

4. Compare strength level and progress

The lower strength level is the priority. When both exercises reach the same level, a priority appears only when one is at least 10 points farther from its next target. Otherwise, the result is Balanced. Age range changes only the exercise whose standards include age; it remains an analytics field for the other exercise.

StageWhat happens
Rate the dumbbell curlUse one-dumbbell estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. Measurement: estimated one-rep max.
Rate the chin-up setCompare strict supinated-grip repetitions with the applicable chin-up rep thresholds. Measurement: Strict unbroken chin-up reps.
Compare levelsUse each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements.

How Men’s Dumbbell Curls and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Standards Differ

What the men’s standards show:

Dumbbell Curls Elite targets67 lb → 123 lb

Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.

Chin-Ups Elite targets35 reps → 19 reps

Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.

Comparison boundaryStrength level first

Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.

The exact table above is the correct way to inspect direct or unlike measurements. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because repetitions, seconds, and estimated weight do not share a unit.

How Women’s Dumbbell Curls and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Standards Differ

What the women’s standards show:

Dumbbell Curls Elite targets43 lb → 77 lb

Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.

Chin-Ups Elite targets21 reps → 9 reps

Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.

Comparison boundaryStrength level first

Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.

Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.

Dumbbell Curls and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Exercises Used by This Calculator

This calculator uses a strict bilateral dumbbell curl and a strict bodyweight chin-up set. Use strict canonical Dumbbell Curls and Bodyweight Chin-Ups tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.

Curl two matched dumbbells with a palms-up grip

Enter the weight of one dumbbell. Keep the torso and upper arms stable, curl both matched dumbbells together with a supinated grip to a controlled top position, and lower through the same full range. Do not enter combined pair weight, alternating rest-pause reps, hammer curls, concentration curls, preacher curls, partial reps, or momentum-assisted reps.

Count strict supinated-grip chin-ups

Use a fixed bar with palms facing you. Begin every rep from a dead hang at full elbow extension and pull until the chin is clearly above the bar. Count one continuous set. Do not enter pull-ups, neutral-grip or ring reps, assisted or weighted chin-ups, partial reps, kipping, swinging, knee lift, or leg drive.

Enter one recent Dumbbell Curls result and one recent Bodyweight Chin-Ups result

Use each exercise’s canonical input: Weight of one dumbbell for Dumbbell Curls and Strict repetitions for Bodyweight Chin-Ups.

  • Dumbbell Curls — View the individual Dumbbell Curls standards and next strength-level target.
  • Chin-Up Strength Standards — View the individual Chin-Ups standards and next strength-level target.
  • Dumbbell Hammer Curl — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
  • Barbell Curl (Strict) — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
  • Reverse Barbell Curl — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
  • Barbell Wrist Curl — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
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