What is your max number of reps in one set of arguably the most important upper body exercise?
I can only crank out 9. I only recently got serious about trying to build my pull-up strength.
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What is your max number of reps in one set of arguably the most important upper body exercise?
I can only crank out 9. I only recently got serious about trying to build my pull-up strength.
underhand or overhand? I could do 11 underhand.
[QUOTE=Deuce Bigalow]underhand or overhand? I could do 11 underhand.[/QUOTE]
Overhand.
Underhand is called a "chin-up" and is slightly easier.
Depends on who's below me.
I just did 14 the other day, was pretty shocked but at my peak i can do about 18
10. but right now i stopped doing it, i thought i heard some strange clicking sound on my left elbow. idk wtf it is
20-25
i can do around 20-25 clean pullups on an average day... i never reach my maximum... but if there are rats undeneath me im pretty sure i can do 40 and stay on the bar all day
4 or so.
i can do 8 with no socks on.
12 dead hang. Trying to get to 20-25 by next summer.
i've started doing L-seat pull ups now to give myself variety and more of a challenge.
Do door pull-ups, they're slightly harder because your of the friction between your legs and the door, and you can't swing at all. I can do about 7 at the moment.
Can anyone here do [FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="7"][B]1[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] muscle-up?
[QUOTE=jaydacris]10 or 11
we're talking one hand right?
if two hands
around 73[/QUOTE]
You know he switched it to pull ups not push ups right??
Considering that I am Pullupjay I should do a gazillion, but I can only do about 10-12 full ones going all the way down and up
[QUOTE=jaydacris]10 or 11
we're talking one hand right?
if two hands
around 73[/QUOTE]
:roll: Typical ISH reply. :applause:
Probably 12-15. Haven't repped out to test in a while. Ive been doing them for low reps with weight. Much better than a year ago when I could barely do 4 straight without tearing up. :roll:
I can do ZERO
40
20-30 or somewhere in between
I only weigh 145 lbs though so that's an advantage.
[QUOTE=SourPatchKids]Can anyone here do [FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="7"][B]1[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] muscle-up?[/QUOTE]
well im not gonna lie i cant do that, it requires a lot of training, strength and technique
my lil brother does those kind of stuff check out his videos [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVU0Brf1pI4[/url]
[QUOTE=SourPatchKids]Can anyone here do [FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="7"][B]1[/B][/SIZE][/FONT] muscle-up?[/QUOTE]
I probably couldn't.
I won't even attempt one until one pull-up feels like nothing.
Have you seen the vid of Kali Muscle doing 20 of them? Redic. Especially for his size.
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_BqSK4RMlo[/url]
[QUOTE=alenleomessi]well im not gonna lie i cant do that, it requires a lot of training, strength and technique
my lil brother does those kind of stuff check out his videos [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVU0Brf1pI4[/url][/QUOTE]
Impressive display by your little bro.
I bet mad Macedonian chicks be diggin that.
I just tried and these are the numbers I got, I cooled down 3 minutes between each one. Saw the thread, thought I would try it after I worked out...
Pull-Ups: 13
Chin-Ups: 19
Push-Ups: 34
...5+ months ago I bet I couldn't do half those numbers.
Had this JROTC contest back in high school where we'd have to do all types of endurance events. One event was a pull-up contest. I got to 16 pull-ups. This was 10 minutes after a swimming relay so I was kinda tired. Before the training, I was only able to do 7 pull-ups.
[QUOTE=alenleomessi]well im not gonna lie i cant do that, it requires a lot of training, strength and technique
my lil brother does those kind of stuff check out his videos [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVU0Brf1pI4[/url][/QUOTE]
That's insane. The degree of difficulty on most of those things is unreal, mad props to your little bro.
I'm at about 20-25 pull ups, chin ups probably 30+. I can do a few muscle ups as well, never tried to max out. Its pretty hard on my joints cause I got a larger frame.
[QUOTE]I just tried and these are the numbers I got, I cooled down 3 minutes between each one. Saw the thread, thought I would try it after I worked out...
Pull-Ups: 13
Chin-Ups: 19
Push-Ups: 34
...5+ months ago I bet I couldn't do half those numbers.[/QUOTE]
I love hearing shit like this, stay with it. Also for anyone interested in training strictly body weight exercises, check out the book "Never Gymless" by Ross Enamait.
[QUOTE=HardwoodLegend]What is your max number of reps in one set of arguably the most important upper body exercise?
I can only crank out 9. I only recently got serious about trying to build my pull-up strength.[/QUOTE]
Depends on which way you gauge it important. I've always found pulling up the most weight for one rep more impressive in an exercise like this. The heavier you are, the longer your limbs are, the harder it is for you to pull up.
I've stopped doing sets to fail with pull ups and instead strap on about 35lbs on a belt, and try to get 4-6 out. Haven't tested my bodyweight max in a while.
I'm planning on joining the military and I've been hitting the bodyweight stuff seriously hard for the last 4 or 5 months.
I can currently hit at least 25 legit dead hang pullups with fast tempo (no pauses, no hanging around resting). I plateau'd around 15 for a while, then I went to ***** sporting goods and bought a dip belt. Start doing weighted pull ups and your numbers will skyrocket. I can now get 8 with 70 lbs hanging from my waist.
Also started doing muscle ups, my best is 6. I want to get better at these.
edit: **** is Di-ck's sporting goods, the store
[QUOTE=plowking]Depends on which way you gauge it important. I've always found pulling up the most weight for one rep more impressive in an exercise like this. The heavier you are, the longer your limbs are, the harder it is for you to pull up.
I've stopped doing sets to fail with pull ups and instead strap on about 35lbs on a belt, and try to get 4-6 out. Haven't tested my bodyweight max in a while.[/QUOTE]
Are you looking to pack on mass? How tall are you, and what is your goal weight?
I'm aiming for a lean, relatively "normal" looking physique. That's why I'll probably never go for weighted pullups. Don't want my biceps and back exploding too much.
[QUOTE=HardwoodLegend]Are you looking to pack on mass? How tall are you, and what is your goal weight?
I'm aiming for a lean, relatively "normal" looking physique. That's why I'll probably never go for weighted pullups. Don't want my biceps and back exploding too much.[/QUOTE]
I've ranged from 215lbs to about 235lbs the last 2 years, just depending on what time of the year it is and if I'm playing certain sports. Last 4 or 5 months I've been sitting on 215lbs, and don't think I'm going to be changing that any time soon. I'm 6'3, or there about. Maybe 6'4.
I've been training pretty seriously the last 4 years. I'm happy with mass/size and most of the time bodyfat. Just looking to get stronger now. Though its hard trying to do that and maintain the same weight. So I'm doing mini bulks and cuts here and there. If I put on too much weight, I'll become obsessed with staying bigger, and I tend to get more back injuries then. At 215lbs I've found its great for me. Never injured, and decent enough for basketball.
[IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/Pullup.gif[/IMG]
[FONT="Courier New"][SIZE="3"]That many.[/SIZE][/FONT]
Wider pull ups are harder too.
Usually do three sets, with first set I could do 10 wide grip then 8, 7 on the last two.
Narrow ones are easier of course. And form is important, I see guys do like baby pullups in the gym all the time.
[QUOTE=Hazard]I love hearing shit like this, stay with it. Also for anyone interested in training strictly body weight exercises, check out the book "Never Gymless" by Ross Enamait.[/QUOTE]
Not really, but thanks. Right now I'm doing BodyRock.TV and so far I like the results I'm seeing in the short time I've done it. (2 weeks?) I'm going to stick with this for 2 months and see what happens.
I'm like so close right now. When I contract my abs I can feel the definition in them, I just have a small layer of fat I have to get rid of still. LOL
[QUOTE=rezznor]i've started doing L-seat pull ups now to give myself variety and more of a challenge.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I like doing those a lot.
One thing that I like to do as an ab exercise is to:
1) Get to the point in the pull-up to where your elbows are at 90 degrees.
2) Hold this position firm, making sure your upper body does not move AT ALL.
3) With a controlled motion, bring your legs up and around, together, in a circular motion. I usually swing from down to left to up to right to down and then reverse it the other way.
4) 3-5 sets of 10 reps. Will get your abs shredded and strong as ****.
[QUOTE=Juges8932]Yeah, I like doing those a lot.
One thing that I like to do as an ab exercise is to:
1) Get to the point in the pull-up to where your elbows are at 90 degrees.
2) Hold this position firm, making sure your upper body does not move AT ALL.
3) With a controlled motion, bring your legs up and around, together, in a circular motion. I usually swing from down to left to up to right to down and then reverse it the other way.
4) 3-5 sets of 10 reps. Will get your abs shredded and strong as ****.[/QUOTE]
Can you get the same results from a Power Tower? Resting your arms on those pads:
[img]http://www.seriusfitness.com/products/ironman_power_tower_bb.jpg[/img]
Or, does the 90 degree pullup position add even more stress on the abs? I would imagine it might.
[QUOTE=Jyap9675]form is important, I see guys do like baby pullups in the gym all the time.[/QUOTE]
True. Sometimes my form falls apart toward the end of my sets, and I'll end up doing like 75% of a pull-up (can't get my chest to the bar).
But, it's all about building yourself up to that point.
I've been doing pull ups all my life, so:
24 dead arm pull-ups
26 dead arm chin-ups
14 muscle ups
16 clapping pull ups
17 pull ups with a 45 lb vest
24 chin ups with a 45 lb vest
Haven't done any without a vest in 2 years. I highly recommend getting one and adding at least 1-2 lbs per week. Keep the reps consistent, you hardly notice the extra resistance from week to week. You will make huge gains. I do all my bodyweight exercises with it. Dips, hanging pikes, pushups, pistol squats, etc.
probably around 9-12 max