How many pull ups is good for the average person?

[davidhaas]

Aaargghh!! 6 years ago when I was 17 I did my personal record of 23 pull-ups in a row as part of the end test of my physical fitness merit badge. Then I went to college and got fat. Now I’m 23 and am finally able to do 6 pull-ups again 😂.

[rachville]

As a girl who can do 5 pull-ups and 8 chin-ups, I'm happy to be commended

Updates: Pull-ups are up to 7 🥳
5/13/2024 - Chin-ups are up to 9 🥳
8/19/2024 - Pull-ups are up to 8
8/23/2024 - Chin-ups are up to 10

[YEN_calisthenics]

I watch this month ago, just now I achieve 19 reps. So close yet so far.

[simple]

I'm 13 and currently able to do 11 pull ups. I'm getting close to my one year journey and I've noticed a sizeable change in my strength.

[verward]

Most people shouldn't focus on quantity, but rather on quality. Chin over bar is a lower threshold and that wording lead to poor form as people move their neck and spine to reach it rather than using pure form.

Aim for chest to bar, which is a much further range and not necessary, but it leads to pure form. Get your chest like 5-10cm from the bar.

Secondly go to dead hang. Not a lot of people do this but the strength and posture gains are undeniable.

[annafilou]

Feels good to know that as a female that can do 10 pull ups 😁 (PR = 12, some months ago, well rested)

[techyb]

Nah forget chin above bar. If you can pull your CHEST to the bar for 15 and above. You're a SAVAGE!

[TheJoser]

I’m 29, I started working out 2 years ago. I got more serious about calisthenics 6 months ago and now I can do 10 pull ups clean. I’m so proud of myself. To me this is a huge accomplishment because I never worked out in my younger 20s until now.

[LeahRobb]

Hey this makes me feel good! I'm 45, female and have a personal best of 7 fully extended pull-ups in a row. 💪 I've also achieved a 2 +1 finger pull-up and a weighted pull-up of up to 12kgs. Yehaaw! Some of this on my youtube channel but please don't diss me if my form isn't perfect. Give me tips.

[loganhouse]

My record is 36 chin ups, pull ups would probably be around 15 right now 20 if I push it... though through my retraining I am confident that I can achieve 25 and more with time

[mikekn]

Many claim they did more than 20 but hardly any strict pull-ups or “good form” like you said.

[elftwelve]

Used to be 5, now 0 but I want to get back to it as soon as I'm cleared for exercise again by my doctor! At least I can still work on legs and core lol

[jakemccoy]

Lately, I backed off rep count to focus on perfect form. It is a humbling experience. However, I am much more proud to watch myself on video.

[IamnotJohnFord]

Closing in on 60 years old with a quickness. I do 5 sets of 12 pullups, I'm generally not going to failure. None of that kipping or swinging crap.
My goal is to do the 50 pullups and 100 pushups in five minutes by age 60. Obtainable.
I see guys in the gym trying pullups because their are multiple bars around the premises. It's sad how few, if any, clean pullups even the average gymrat can do. I see people looking at me when I do mine. Not bragging at all because there are others that I see do more. But, with so many mirrors about it's impossible to not notice staring.
Pullups are one of those exercises that seems impossible if you don't train to do them. Once you build the muscle and proper form they get much easier. And, yes, I have pullup/dip equipment in my house.

[wolfaye]

rock climber here, starting with getting good pull up form about 10-15 reps then transitioning to adding weight and finding your max is a fast way to go back to weightless pull-ups for a new record, at least well into the 20-30s

[awakenwithoutcoffee]

started training this year again. Went from 5 to +- 20 in about 2-3 months. Mind you past a certain point it is mostly mental. On a bad day I have more trouble with 10 than 20 on a good day. Key here is to get proper rest, nutrition and cardio. My goal is 25+ within the year!

[SilverSlugs]

I agree pretty much. I’m currently at 14 while weighing 280lbs, yes I’m chubby as hell. Former strength athlete lmao. But weight is still coming down plus my back is still getting stronger so hoping 20 doesn’t take too long

[RandomUser_online]

I can do clean 20 pull-ups during the pandemic, now it dropped to 15 because I'm now focused on strength

[bradyneal]

26, getting close to 4 years of training, on and off consistency. The last year and a half has been as consistent as I've ever been, with only a 2 month break when I got a girlfriend. Currently sitting at 16 perfect pullups with a few more that don't quite reach the bar/aren't a perfect lockout. Proud of my progress, and proud of everyone else in this comment section. Keep it up, kings AND queens 🔱

[ariatheroyal]

I'm female- I can do 5 or 6 good form pullups, but I can do 10 if you don't care about form (upper body form is fine but i tend to pull my legs up so gravity hates me a bit less), haha

My elementary school PE teacher used to hold bi-annual physical assessments or something to see how many pull-ups, push-ups, jumping jacks, whatever, that you could do. I couldn't do one pull-up- so I therefore followed with wasting two years worth of recess practicing pull-ups and never did one.

Over the summer last year I worked up to doing pull-ups and managed to do a sort of half pull-up by the end of it. Did a lot of running when school started, the school year has ended, and I have recently realized that somehow I can do 10 pull-ups on accident. Chin-ups work a bit better though since I have a lot of the grip strength in my fingers