How many pull-ups can you do?

[codo]

Just wondering to see how many proper pull-ups people can do. Full extension, nice and easy[not pumping 10 out in 10 seconds...].

Anyways I'm assuming there will be kind of crazy results and I'm sure they wont all be that correct, but just wanting to see what the average is. So I'll start, I can do 3 sets of 10 with a one minute break between each set.

[jdm_eg6]

usually 1 set 25, next 20, next 17 ish

[TVG]

I can do 18 straight pullups. I usually add around 70 lbs and do 5 reps. One of the greatest exercises!

[codo]

Yeah I really like this one. My favorite. Just out of curiosity, would it be best to max out on each set? For instance when I do three sets of ten I can do more than that for the first and second set, but can only do ten the third, so should i maybe just go til failure every set?

[jdm_eg6]

you should do it so that the next set you barely make it to the 3rd last repetition.

somthing in mens health about that.

[1-Bar]

depends, fresh 10+ for 3 sets....at the end 8-7-6

[ekguy]

1.73...no seriously i can do maybe 5 hahah i'm chubby haha

[jdmSiR]

6-8, on a good day.

[pinoyhero]

I usually go wider overhand grip with a 40lbs dumblel between my knees and I can get out 10 - 8 - 6 with full extension and chin over the bar. Everyone should have chins or pulls in their work out.

[old&slow]

One if I dont pull something!

[iceburns288]

Like 3-5... I run cross country... I only use my arms for fucking and typing:rofl:

[JAYMEZ]

3 sets of 12 , sometimes 15 , depending how fresh I am... I really need to work on more , its such an important work out!

[98type_r]

3 sets 10 using wide overhand grip

[ZorroAMG]

Are you talking the wimpy bicep close grip method or the REAL wide grip lat-working kind?

1 billion with the biceps method

3 sets 0f 10-12 wide grip.

[Mckenzie]

Before I found out I had carpal tunnel in my wrists, I could do 3 sets of 10 of overhand grip...last set was a bit shakey so probably more like 8 on the last one.

Now- cannot even do them :(. They are a wicked excercise no doubt- probably one of the best.

[Mixalot27]

I can do around 3 sets of 15 narrow grip and 3 sets of 10 wide grip.

What can I use to add weight to myself while doing pull-ups and dips? I've been looking for some kind of belt or vest but haven't found anything.

[mikestang]

i should get a video of a couple cool ways to do different styles of pull ups that most people dont try at the gym...

theyre impossible to explain :/ lol.


i can only do 10 reps wide grip behind the head, 30-40 close grip infront

[liquidboi69]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
Are you talking the wimpy bicep close grip method or the REAL wide grip lat-working kind?

1 billion with the biceps method

3 sets 0f 10-12 wide grip.

Agreed, some of these numbers are VERY high, but who am I to say your not telling the truth.

But a lot of people dont know the difference between a Pull-up( propenated(sp?) grip aka overhand) and a chin-up (under hand grip)

Like the average on here, I can only do 3 sets of 10 reps

[codo]

Yeah sorry for not specifying, wide overhand grip. I too am surprised at the high numbers, most people I know can barely do like 5 wide grip overhand. Anyways good on you all. I need to do more! Great workout for the back I think.

[b_t]

Originally posted by codo
Yeah sorry for not specifying, wide overhand grip. I too am surprised at the high numbers, most people I know can barely do like 5 wide grip overhand. Anyways good on you all. I need to do more! Great workout for the back I think.

Its the internet, reduce all numbers by 50-70%

[liquidboi69]

Originally posted by b_t


Its the internet, reduce all numbers by 50-70%

Damn how could i forget rofl

[civicluva]

Originally posted by b_t


Its the internet, reduce all numbers by 50-70%

ahaha i was gonna say, i could barely do 4

[old&slow]

http://www.break.com/index/failed-pullup.html

I'm bored right now!

[Darkane]

Originally posted by b_t


Its the internet, reduce all numbers by 50-70%

That's exactly what people do when they low ball on beyond lol

[wiggaplz]

Originally posted by Darkane


That's exactly what people do when they low ball on beyond lol

Most of the dude's deserve to be lowballed.

There is no deals at the marketplace, people are always looking to make a profit on their car. lol lol.

I've seen 5,000 for gay riced out 91 civic's.

[jcrules99]

Originally posted by liquidboi69


But a lot of people dont know the difference between a Pull-up( propenated(sp?) grip aka overhand) and a chin-up (under hand grip)



pronated, just for future reference and the under hand is supinated

[broken_legs]

I used to do 10-12 wide grip (using mostly lat power) 3 sets



Since i snapped my bicep, not too sure

[sputnik]

7 or 8 tops.

People who claim to do 20+ are probably not doing them properly.

[turbotrip]

17 sets of 45 but only on a good day

[b_t]

Originally posted by turbotrip
17 sets of 45 but only on a good day

I do 45 sets of 17 weighted with eight small African children (roughly 60 extra pounds) to get the real burn

[88jbody]

I can do about 10 :thumbsup:

[eur0]

I use the assist with +50 and will do 8, 6, 4. Slowly getting there to lifting my own bodyweight (215lbs).

[SNAATCH]

I can do 1 set of about 5-6, then I have to crack a red bull. 2nd set might make it to 4 if i'm lucky.

[grrrouch]

I do 4 sets of 19 with my arms at a 18 inch(approx) width apart. I use a semi closed grip while performing them and then allow my width to decrease on the 2nd set. Keep in mind this is all done with a 2.35 minute break in between each rep with a 134ml water break at the end of each set. I usually end off my chin-up routine with a refreshing hottub session along with a Vitamin C enriched Powerade to quench my overwhelming thrist.

[PeterGTiR]

One set of 11 - left hand overhand grip, right hand underhand grip

Then one set of 9 - left hand underhand grip, right hand overhand grip

Width of grip is a little bit more than shoulder width...

[writhen]

Are you talking about pull ups or chin ups? The 'underhand grip' is called a chin up and the 'overhand grip' is galled a pull up. They focus on different muscles while hitting similar supporting muscles. Chin ups are a lot easier to do than pull ups for 90% of people. So which one are we talking about?

Chins 3x10-15 30 sec between sets.
Pulls 3x6-10 30 sec between sets.

[codo]

Originally posted by writhen
Are you talking about pull ups or chin ups? The 'underhand grip' is called a chin up and the 'overhand grip' is galled a pull up. They focus on different muscles while hitting similar supporting muscles. Chin ups are a lot easier to do than pull ups for 90% of people. So which one are we talking about?

Chins 3x10-15 30 sec between sets.
Pulls 3x6-10 30 sec between sets.

Pull-ups, overhand grip.

[Jlude]

1.... then I need a smoke

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
Are you talking the wimpy bicep close grip method or the REAL wide grip lat-working kind?

1 billion with the biceps method

3 sets 0f 10-12 wide grip. :werd:

Gauranteed most of these numbers are people either doing chin ups or doing bullshit shoulder length narrow grip pull ups. I've noticed that most people, ripped or not, can't do that many wide grip pull ups. Only once I've seen a ridiculously ripped but not huge guy hang some plates while doing them.

When I first tried it, I couldn't even do 1 rep the first couple weeks. Then I was able to do 1 good rep, then 2....and now I'm at about 12-10-8. I pull all the way up (bar at bottom of neck) but I don't extend all the way at the bottom of the pull up. Not sure if I should; it can't be good to take tension off your muscles at the end of every rep.

[broken_legs]

Originally posted by GTS Jeff
:werd:

Gauranteed most of these numbers are people either doing chin ups or doing bullshit shoulder length narrow grip pull ups. I've noticed that most people, ripped or not, can't do that many wide grip pull ups. Only once I've seen a ridiculously ripped but not huge guy hang some plates while doing them.
.....




When I do 'wide grip pull ups' I use the very widest grip on a piece of equipment like this:

http://www.rosstraining.com/images/towelpullup.jpg

^^ (the grip that is angled down on the sides)

Once you start using your Lats youd be surprised how easy it becomes.

[95EG6P]

Too many to count lol:rofl:

[cityhunter2501]

2-4 so far
chin-ups i can do 6-8

getting there slowly

[copynpaste]

About 45 straight and/or 10-15 with one arm.

[pattyt]

i can do about 8, then 7, then 4? lol

I think this is the secret to getting big, bunch of guys that jus do pull ups and push ups all day at the gym, and they are effin massive. :thumbsup:

secret #2 -- roids ;)

[RaDuS]

23 first set 17 second and usually around 10-12 third

[Redlyne_jr]

20x3sets never really do more

[ZorroAMG]

LMAO at the bullshit numbers here.

When I was working out HARD in college, I could do 3 sets of 12 with a 25-45 dumbell at my feet....now, at 30 and not having continuously worked out, it's my goal to get back to that...

[mazda_maniac]

about 80 er 90:rofl:

[reno97637]

10-8-8, wider than shoulder grip, full extension.

[topmade]

Used to be able to do 3 sets 8-10 like 10+ years ago. Now heavier, out of shape with a wife and 2 kids later, I'd be happy to be able to do 2. Kids are getting bigger now so I'd love to try to get back into it. Anyone have a pull up/chin up machine for sale? :D

[DTTB_36]

Around 10 fresh I would say...I only do my pull ups at the end of my back day when I have already exhausted myself
with that in mind...I am also 245 lbs

[JWL]

I'm still working on my first one. It's always been a goal of mine, but I have a super weak upper body. :(

[slowboy]

Wide grip. 10 reps with 25lbs plate, and then 2 sets of 8 reps with 35lb plate.
I agree, this is one of the very basic yet important lat execerise if you wanna gain some mass.