If I can lift a given weight on Barbell Curl, what should I lift on Hammer Curl?

About 50.5 kg for a 100 kg Barbell Curl, for a typical 80 kg lifter. Use the calculator above for your own weight.

Is Barbell Curl vs Hammer Curl a 1:1 conversion?

Usually not. The tool uses strength standards, not a simple ratio, so the equivalent Hammer Curl can be higher or lower than your Barbell Curl depending on the lifts.

Which lifts can I compare?

You can compare any two exercises in the Lyfta standards library, including bench vs squat, squat vs deadlift, and accessory lifts such as rows, presses, and curls.

Is the equivalent weight a training recommendation?

No. It is a statistical estimate of what lifters at a similar strength percentile typically lift on the second exercise. Use it as a starting point, not a prescription.

Exercise Comparison

Barbell Curl vs Hammer Curl: Equivalent Weight

Based on Lyfta's strength standards for a 30-year-old, 80 kg lifter, a 100 kg Barbell Curl matches about a 50.5 kg Hammer Curl.

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Barbell Curl to Hammer Curl conversion chart

Equivalent weights for Barbell Curl and Hammer Curl
Barbell Curl	Equivalent Hammer Curl
40 kg · 88 lb	20 kg · 44 lb
60 kg · 132 lb	30 kg · 66 lb
80 kg · 176 lb	40.5 kg · 89 lb
100 kg · 220 lb	50.5 kg · 111 lb
120 kg · 265 lb	60.5 kg · 133 lb
140 kg · 309 lb	71 kg · 157 lb
160 kg · 353 lb	81 kg · 179 lb
180 kg · 397 lb	91.5 kg · 202 lb

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Frequently asked questions

If I can lift a given weight on Barbell Curl, what should I lift on Hammer Curl?: About 50.5 kg for a 100 kg Barbell Curl, for a typical 80 kg lifter. Use the calculator above for your own weight.
Is Barbell Curl vs Hammer Curl a 1:1 conversion?: Usually not. The tool uses strength standards, not a simple ratio, so the equivalent Hammer Curl can be higher or lower than your Barbell Curl depending on the lifts.
Which lifts can I compare?: You can compare any two exercises in the Lyfta standards library, including bench vs squat, squat vs deadlift, and accessory lifts such as rows, presses, and curls.
Is the equivalent weight a training recommendation?: No. It is a statistical estimate of what lifters at a similar strength percentile typically lift on the second exercise. Use it as a starting point, not a prescription.