What is a good max pull-up?
Adults – Data for adults is harder to come by, but my research has led me to conclude the following. Men should be able to perform at least 8 pull-ups, and 13-17 reps is considered fit and strong. And women should be able to perform between 1-3 pull-ups, and 5-9 reps is considered fit and strong.
What is a strict pull-up in CrossFit?
Stated simply, the standard strict pull-up is when you start by hanging vertically from a bar, with feet off the ground, palms facing away, and arms fully extended. The movement is considered complete after elevating your chin above the bar.
Are CrossFit Pull Ups cheating?
The kipping pullup isn’t “cheating,” because it’s within the rules of its main arena. (Oh, and bodybuilders have little pullup “cheats” too.) The kipping pullup is a legit exercise, and a challenging one.

What is a respectable amount of pull ups?
According to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, the average adult should be able to perform between 10 and 15 modified pullups.
Is 30 pull-ups in a row good?
30 pullups is absolutely enough to maintain healthy, developed muscles and you don’t need to do more than that.

Is 10 strict pull-ups good?
10 pulls ups is a decent number and classifies a person as being strong.
Why do Crossfitters do kipping pull-ups?
For CrossFit competitors, kipping helps them get more reps faster. It’s within the rules of their sport, so in that sense it makes it “legit” for them.
Why can’t bodybuilders do pull ups?
For bodybuilding, pull-ups alone aren’t enough to develop the upper body. The exercise must be performed in conjunction with free-weight lifts for optimal results. Even when performed without additional weight, pull-ups directly target muscles that will require rest and recovery time the following day.
How many pull-ups did David Goggins?
4,030
4,030 – that’s how many Pull-ups David Goggins made to break the world record.