How many pull-ups/chin-ups can you do at once?

Cwyman1
Cwyman1 Posts: 72 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm struggling with being able to do more than 8 consecutive pull-ups at once. Anyone else struggle with pull-ups? How many can you do at once?
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  • Cwyman1
    Cwyman1 Posts: 72 Member
    So, nobody can do a pull-up? LOL!
  • saxmaniac
    saxmaniac Posts: 1,133 Member
    Heh, I can do one, but not 8. 8 is pretty good if you're going to a dead-hang. Most people can't do a single one! I think at best I could do six, but I'm currently being lazy.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    Right now over hand grip, probably 12-13.

    When I was in my prime my best was 24.
  • kaervaak
    kaervaak Posts: 274 Member
    I can do 8 close grip chin ups and 5 wide grip pull ups. Need to keep working on them.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    I can kippling till the cows come home
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    the most i've done was 16 pull-ups in a row, most from a dead hang, that last few with kipping.

    i have a goal of reaching 21.
  • chuckles9189
    chuckles9189 Posts: 343 Member
    My new years resolution is to do 10 pull-ups next year haha. I can do 1/2 of one.
  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    Not really sure, I use a weight belt and weights to make sure I can't do more than 6-8 at a time.
  • Muddy_Yogi
    Muddy_Yogi Posts: 1,459 Member
    None Yet!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    Not really sure, I use a weight belt and weights to make sure I can't do more than 6-8 at a time.

    the most i've done with 45 lbs on my weight belt is 3 in a row. aiming for 10 with that weight.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    none

    BUT I can do 4 sets up 11 jump pull ups before I cant pick up my arms anymore.

    0 is like totally my favorite record to beat :heart:
  • katy84o
    katy84o Posts: 744 Member
    I can do 1/2 of one.
  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    Not really sure, I use a weight belt and weights to make sure I can't do more than 6-8 at a time.

    the most i've done with 45 lbs on my weight belt is 3 in a row. aiming for 10 with that weight.

    I can do 6-7 with a plate; I've been doing 3x5 with a 45. Adding small increments to one of the weighted belts is a little tricky...
  • Baaronlee
    Baaronlee Posts: 1
    36 was my max a few years ago. I generally do about 15 reps about 3 times daily
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    I can do ONE and I'm super excited about it lmfao. I do one then do the rest with a chair. I'm gonna throw a party when I can do 2.

    Edit: And it's a reverse grip chin up. Any other form and I can't even do one without a chair lol
  • awidener86
    awidener86 Posts: 247 Member
    I can't do any. And struggle with push ups... I need to work on my upper body strength.
  • snoopy7501
    snoopy7501 Posts: 46 Member
    Yeesh, I'm still working on one. :grumble:

    I've only been working on them for a couple of months, though, and I'm getting closer. Y'all just wait, I'll get there.
  • tomomatic
    tomomatic Posts: 1,794 Member
    It was one of my goals for the year. I was going to follow the guide here:

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/04/25/do-a-pull-up/
  • mdn15
    mdn15 Posts: 145
    4 underhanded and 2 overhanded full "real" (the ones where you hand from the bottom and let your arms extend all the way down) ... Still working on increasing to 15 under hand and 10 over hand.. Being able to the pull ups is pretty big for me. I was never able to do them w/o assistance... As other females know, it is pretty hard for females to do them.
  • SlimsLiftingMoreThanLipstick
    SlimsLiftingMoreThanLipstick Posts: 122 Member
    7 on my last try!
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    I can eat like 60 in a minuet mmm

    picture.php?albumid=69&pictureid=1981

    I read the title wrong, but I refuse to remover the orange goodness.
  • snowbike
    snowbike Posts: 153 Member
    Just got my PB of 2 sets of 5 wide bar (overhanded) pullups last night.
    Not done chin ups for a while. Last time I could do about 15... I try tonight
  • hiker359
    hiker359 Posts: 577 Member
    I've heard that you do your max, then work on doing assisted with rubber bands or an assist machine. Work on doing reverse pull-ups. The key is to maximize pull-ups is to increase the volume and frequency that you do them (do more of them more often). If you don't have a pull-up bar at home, get one and pound out a set of as many as you can during every commercial break
  • janelgreo
    janelgreo Posts: 10 Member
    Highest I have done was 12 in a row overhand pull-ups (a little wider then shoulder width). That was last week.

    For all of you struggling, if you can only do one, half of one, or none. Do these, they've helped me a lot.

    Negative Pull-ups--
    1) Get a box or something that lifts you up a little higher, or if the bar is low enough for you, you don't need one.
    2) Jump up to the bar to the point where you're at the top of the pull-up (bar touching chest).
    3) Slowly lower yourself, count to 10 & do as many as you can until you can barely even hold yourself up for 2 seconds.

    **It's going to BURN, A LOT! So ENJOY THE BURN!!

    If you do this consistently, let's say twice a week, I guarantee you'll gain a lot of reps. I went from 1-12 in about 2 months, but I wasn't consistent on it, did it once a week or once every other week.

    Also, FORM FORM FORM! I'm sorry but kipping pull-ups don't work the same muscle as regular dead hang pull-ups.

    Here are some GREAT advice for pull-ups from Bodybuilding.com

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/yes-you-can-do-pull-ups-for-major-reps-heres-how.html
  • will010574
    will010574 Posts: 761 Member
    Im not sure of my max, but our physical fitness test includes 20 dead hang pullups for max score so I can do at least 20 but havent ever just kept going to see where I am at...might have to try that.
  • likemeinvisible
    likemeinvisible Posts: 309
    6 pull ups. I can't do chin ups because I don't have a bar, I cling onto the edge of a square beam.
    I wonder if it's harder than a bar, anybody ? would I get better results using a bar ?
  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    Pullovers are a great way to isolate the lats and strengthen them if that's your sticking point on doing a pullup like it was with me.

    Get ready for a knucklehead to tell you you're doing a skullcrusher wrong though...
  • Trueray
    Trueray Posts: 1,189 Member
    Most I have done was 15 wide-grip strict-pull ups but I was not trying to reach my max on this so idk atm
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    I can do 8 neutral grip ones but I do jump up to start the first one. Hey I'm little!
  • TexanThom
    TexanThom Posts: 778
    I can do the same as everybody else...ONE! You asked how many at once...ONE!

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