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In this case, being able to control 40 lb dumbbells well enough to complete full sets of 40 with good form is an impressive, intermediate-term curling goal men should pursue. Almost no untrained men will be able to curl a 40 lb dumbbell for multiple reps right away. With few exceptions, being able to curl a good, short set of 40 takes months of steady work.If you weight between 123 and 132, the average bench is 95 pounds while 150 is seen as an elite level. If you’re between 132 and 148, the average bench is 105, while a top flight strength standard is 165. This goes up through 200 pounds. If you weigh 200 pounds you should bench at least 140 to be considered average. How many chest Sets a week?
Using a moderate amount of momentum on your last few reps, while not ideal, is still okay as long as the majority of your repetitions are performed while keeping your shoulders and elbows still. Virtually all people will fall into one of five weight groups each for men and women, and then into one of five tiers based on their level of training. The main potential exception to the standards are people who work physical jobs and have high levels of strength, but aren’t accustomed to lifting. What it means to perform a dumbbell curl with good form can vary depending on the specific type of curl and the shoulder position. 3 While common variants such as the hammer curl, preacher curl, and overhand curl involve different forms, here are the guidelines for the standard curl:If you can curl 40 lbs for multiple sets of 10-12 reps (that’s 10-12 reps per arm), then that’s obviously more impressive than doing 40 pound dumbbell curls for sets of 3-5 reps.