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

[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%