Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How many pull-ups can I do? After I post an insane pullup variation, I get a lot of people asking me that question!
I hadn't tested that in awhile (and I haven't trained pull-ups for high reps in a long time) but I had always guessed around 20. So I decided to test that to see what the answer was. I weigh about 175 lbs right now, for reference.
Turns out I was close with 21 (that last rep was SLOW).
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I wanted to test with full-range pull-ups... coming all the way down arms fully extended at the bottom. Not pausing but not bouncing at the bottom or short of the bottom, and coming up a minimum of the chin over the bar, but higher if I could.
I did notice I have small tendency to hitch just a little bit on the way up when trying to pull up with speed and power, so these aren't "perfect" pull-ups but I think the form is pretty good.
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How many pull-ups can I do? After I post an insane pullup variation, I get a lot of people asking me that question!
I hadn't tested that in awhile (and I haven't trained pull-ups for high reps in a long time) but I had always guessed around 20. So I decided to test that to see what the answer was. I weigh about 175 lbs right now, for reference.
Turns out I was close with 21 (that last rep was SLOW).
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Get my FREE Mass Targeting Specialization guide:
fitstep.com/goto/mass/youtube.htm
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I wanted to test with full-range pull-ups... coming all the way down arms fully extended at the bottom. Not pausing but not bouncing at the bottom or short of the bottom, and coming up a minimum of the chin over the bar, but higher if I could.
I did notice I have small tendency to hitch just a little bit on the way up when trying to pull up with speed and power, so these aren't "perfect" pull-ups but I think the form is pretty good.
FOLLOW ME
YouTube ► youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=nilssonnick
TikTok ► tiktok.com/@madscientistofmuscle
Instagram ► instagram.com/nicknilsson1
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Nick Nilsson – Mad Scientist of Muscle
Topics covered on this channel include unconventional exercises, muscle specialization training, hypertrophy methods, gym equipment reviews and advanced strength training techniques.
