How many pull-ups can you do?

[RapidSnail]

The most I've ever done was 22 when I was 10 or so, but God knows how much I weighed then. Before I jumped on madcow, I could pull 15 when fresh, and I weighed about 150-155. I could also pull 5 with a 45 plate.

Now that I've been on madcow for about 2 months, pull-ups aren't part of my routine. I tried doing a set a week ago and got 8 with a bit of a struggle, but could have gotten 10. I weigh about 165 now.

 

[crisscross]

3 sets of 12 each 140lbs

 

[InflatableBuddha]

I do 3 sets of 10 at the moment, but my arms are more than shoulder width apart. Just at shoulder width, I'm guessing I could handle over 20 pretty easily. At maximum width, I can manage 8 before my pecs are destroyed.

5'9, 140 lbs.

 

[Slew Foot]

Used to be able to do 10-15 pullups and 70 push ups. Now maybe 5 and 40 on a good day. 160 lbs.

 

[HN]

Looks like i'd do ok so far, but i'm sure a lot of the people who give advice on the "yet another workout" threads are too modest to post their reps.

i think the winner of the upcoming competition will either be a rock climber (there's an indoor rock climbing wall at the gym i go to) or some skinny kid that can freakishly crank out a 100 or so without breaking a sweat.

 

[cdmccool]

About 8... with 70 lbs. around my waist.

With no extra weight, I have no idea. At least 25+.

I weigh 154 lbs. btw.

 

[Journer]

0
yah...i'm a fatass

 

[SociallyChallenged]

I usually do really broad-grip pull ups 10 at a time. I'm not in prime shape anymore, but I'm in no means bad shape. Probably 25, maybe a few more.

 

[Canai]

Eh, maybe six or so.

 

[jdoggg12]

At my best 25, now.... none

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: MegaVovaN
4, maybe 5. 145 lb, untrained. I can do 4 in one set, in order to do more I need to get off the bar and walk around resting.

Push-ups on other hand, I have done up to 40 in one set, and over 120 in 5 sets.


btw: anybody know how to increase pull-up count? What muscles to train and how?

I'm the opposite. I can get 15-20 pull-ups untrained, but I struggle to get that many push-ups at a go.

Note that I don't exercise, aside from hiking.

/edit: 6'2", 160 lbs "Wiry" build

 

[meltdown75]

i'll place my over/under at 5.

 

[0roo0roo]

max about 30 2 years ago
maybe 8 now...been lazy with the workouts.

 

[ViviTheMage]

180lbs, 6 foot..untrained, haven't done much physical stuff since football in high school (3 years ago)

I did about 19 the other day at school (college gym) for the hell of it..I was surprised. I started to struggle so I stopped haha.

 

[archiloco]

one...but yeah it varies sometimes none

edit: @230lbs.

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: michaelsslave
the max ive ever been able to do was 23 chin ups with my palms facing away from me instead of towards me like most people do.

Chin-ups = palms facing towards
Pull-ups = palms facing away

Right now, I can do about 15-20 full at a time. Not too shabby at 36 years old if you ask me. 195 lbs.


On this note, I just want to say that chin-ups/pull-ups should be an integral part of anyone's exercise regimen. Alternating between the two, they're about as complete an upper body workout as you can get.

 

[RagingBITCH]

About 14, wide grip pull ups. Currently 5'10", 155lbs.

 

[yankeesfan]

17-18 140 lbs.

 

[edro]

3 sets of 10, Palms Away

Fresh, first set... probably 12-13.

180lbs

 

[Descartes]

I never tried to max out. I used to do sets of 8 until I couldn't anymore, and that was usually 2-3 sets. Not that many.

I just bought a new Powertec rack, and just yesterday I finally got it assembled. I haven't worked out in a few months due to a slight injury, and I could barely do 4. It's amazing how quick the strength deteriorates, for me at least. There might as well have been an elephant hanging from my legs.

 

[MattCo]

Originally posted by: pontifex
2 handed? 3,476
one handed? 2, 804
with my 14" penis? 1, 355

Translation to English: I cannot do even one pull-up and my penis is 0.4".


[/quote]

Hey! I was swimming in cold water just before that!

Shrinkage!

 

[adairusmc]

Back when I was still in the Marine Corps I could do around 38.

I can do around 20 of them now.

 

[HN]

Originally posted by: adairusmc
Back when I was still in the Marine Corps I could do around 38.

I can do around 20 of them now.

i'm worried about you military / law enforcement / fire & rescue guys, too, but i don't think there are many at that gym. hopefully the ones that do go to that gym won't sign up thinking it will be too easy to win.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

I can do 4 or 5

~255 LBS.

 

[polm]

~10 / ~155 lbs.