How much can you curl?

[Jack Handy jr]

Strict form standing or preacher with no crazy back arching.

I know curls aren't very beneficial from a chain "functional strength" standpoint. But at my age it's the one exercise I can still do with a fuck ton of weight and not have pain.

I still do bench. but I have a bad impingement. so I don't go as nearly as heavy as I did in my 20's, and 30's.

but I'm still curling just earlier today I did 3 sets X 10 reps with 125lbs.

 

[j123]

Teh 275

 

[Phlog]

60+ kilos on the ez curl bar for reps. I've been working them a lot recently after neglecting them for years but I'm finding it's stressing my left elbow a little.

 

[Oblivian]

I prefer DB curls a lot more than BB. I think I can do around 50 lbs for 10.

 

[NurseKnuckles]

Teh 275

I'm reporting this post for gross disregard for the Iron Law

 

[Eli1015]

Biceps are my weakest muscle genetically. I'm 6'1 with super log arms and have never had large biceps. Probably curl like 40s current but don't really focus on them.

 

[Judoka1532]

about 110-120 when lifting consistently. I know a guy who's a former power lifter who can rep 180 strict.

 

[Jack Handy jr]

trust me lads curls is the one exercise you will be able to do in your mid forties without pain. I can do other lifts but the warm up and stretch and shoulder creaks and cracks I have to endure now is rarely worth it.

watch the diet and curl

 

[corpse]

trust me lads curls is the one exercise you will be able to do in your mid forties without pain. I can do other lifts but the warm up and stretch and shoulder creaks and cracks I have to endure now is rarely worth it.

watch the diet and curl

but... but it's not functional!

 

[neomage2021]

I don't curl wiht a barbell or strict curl, but I do hammer curls to help make sure I don't tear a bicep. Usually something like 3x10 with 50lb dumb bell

 

[nhbfan8080]

95 lbs barbell reps 10-15reps slow. Can't go alot heavier because I don't want exacerbate bicep tendonitis at the elbow.
Used to do heavy seated machine rows which takes some stress off the elbows and it also improved standing curl strength.

 

[hearthstone25]

Sets of 10 with 125 is impressive. I’ve always wanted to be able to do that with 135. That’s my dream goal. It seems impossible though. I mean I’m not even on your level yet.

 

[Jack Handy jr]

I use to do 45's on each side until I slipped a disc. then I saw Kevin Levrone curling 225 for reps like it wasnr shit. i'm certain that I saw a picture of prime Ronnie Coleman curling 315 for reps

 

[Woldog]

All my hair depending on how much time I have.

 

[dsdoubled]

Strict form standing or preacher with no crazy back arching.

I know curls aren't very beneficial from a chain "functional strength" standpoint. But at my age it's the one exercise I can still do with a fuck ton of weight and not have pain.

I still do bench. but I have a bad impingement. so I don't go as nearly as heavy as I did in my 20's, and 30's.

but I'm still curling just earlier today I did 3 sets X 10 reps with 125lbs.

On a side note, try decline presses, they should hurt the shoulders a lot less. And don't just accept shoulder pain, you can fix it.

 

[bushman505]

A lot.