How many pull-ups can you do?

[jackthezipper]

On the subject, a friend of mine had a bar that clips onto a door frame so it's not there permanently. I'm guessing eBay's probably the best bet but can anyone recommend another retailer or a specific item?

PowerBar, you can get it on amazon.

 

[Russinating]

PowerBar, you can get it on amazon.

Looks fine but perhaps too high for me - I'm only 5ft 8" and the bar on that sits inline with the top of the door frame. I'm not sure I'd even be able to reach it properly!

 

[T1Cybernetic]

Iron Gym is what I have Slips over the door frame no problems but with 100Kg hanging from it, It does leave marks on the frame

 

[Jonny69]

Only about 5

Some guy in the gym can do loads, right after he's been on the machines too.

 

[Freefaller]

Around 15 at least with no weight round my waist both pronated and suppinated grip. Weighing around 96kg.

 

[jackthezipper]

Looks fine but perhaps too high for me - I'm only 5ft 8" and the bar on that sits inline with the top of the door frame. I'm not sure I'd even be able to reach it properly!

I'm 5'9 and I can reach it fine. Stand on your toes or a chair to begin if you ahve to.

 

[Bunka]

2 pullups
5 chins

Lose your 5 chins and that pullup number will rocket up

 

[Buffman]

Around 7 or 8, looking to increase that number whilst I get heavier (~86kg atm)

 

[tang0]

On a good day about 12/14 chinups, 12 pullups, 10/12 wide pullups

 

[Freefaller]

Target is to get to 10 with 50kg around my waist.... one day!

 

[T1Cybernetic]

150KG Pull /Chin up sounds like a strain on the old bar

 

[Freefaller]

150KG Pull /Chin up sounds like a strain on the old bar

It hurts the inside of the thighs - I can squeeze 3-4 out now - well could. So bring it on for the end of the year!

 

[Von Smallhausen]

I must be doing something wrong.

I have a bar across a door frame and the strain on my abdominal region is what causes me to stop before my arms get tired.

I get to about 12 before the sting gets too much.

 

[LeoN88]

15 at the moment
10 with 12.5kg attached..

 

[T1Cybernetic]

It hurts the inside of the thighs - I can squeeze 3-4 out now - well could. So bring it on for the end of the year!

My iron gym only takes 20 stone /127 KG as far as I remember but I'll give anything a go! doubt I'll see that much weight though on my pull-chin ups, not for a while anyway

I must be doing something wrong.

I have a bar across a door frame and the strain on my abdominal region is what causes me to stop before my arms get tired.

I get to about 12 before the sting gets too much.

I doubt you are doing anything wrong, You could just have slightly imbalanced weaker abs maybe? Other than that I'm not sure what to say except give it some more practice

 

[Russinating]

Following on from my query I picked up a bar from Argos. Thought I'd let others know in case they're interested too.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...cat_14419293|Fitness+accessories|14419308.htm

Reduced to £14.99 from £19.99 at the moment (catalogue still says £19.99) and so far seems very good!

 

[Patient Keeper]

Most of you arent doing proper pull ups, the average man would be lucky to do 5 full pull ups.

 

[jackthezipper]

One slow neg rep

I'm trying though
15 stone of fat Don't swear! doesn't help but I used to be not even a slow neg and 16.5stone

 

[Freefaller]

Most of you arent doing proper pull ups, the average man would be lucky to do 5 full pull ups.

Pray tell, how do you know I'm not doing proper pull ups? Or for that matter some of the other members of the forum?

Whilst I agree a lot of people don't do full extensions and bring their chins over the bar, most do. Some struggle with getting their chin over the bar owing to flexibility issues as well.

Please don't go giving generalisations without knowing your audience.

 

[Freefaller]

One slow neg rep

I'm trying though
15 stone of fat Don't swear! doesn't help but I used to be not even a slow neg and 16.5stone

Come on pal, you can't use weight as an excuse