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We asked a trainer how many pull-ups you should be able to do by age

Pull-ups are a well-known exercise, but they require substantial amounts of back, arm, core, and grip strength. What you can ...
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How many pull-ups should you be able to do? Amount sorted by age and sex

The number you crank out from a dead hang is a surprisingly honest grade on your upper body, and the standard shifts with ...
Men's Health

This Simple Method Helps You Crank Out More Pull-Ups – Without Training to Failure

However, not training to failure with pull-ups is a method popularised by former Soviet Special Forces trainer Pavel Tsatsouline. The idea is simple: perform multiple sets of pull-ups without ever ...
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Pull-Up Exercise Guide: Build Back and Arm Strength Effectively

Transform your Back workout with our Pull-Up Exercise Guide! Target your Latissimus Dorsi, Biceps, Trapezius, Rhomboids, and Core. Learn proper form and boost your gains!
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How Many Pull-Ups Should You Be Able to Do? How You Compare By Age

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Pull-ups are a demanding full-body exercise that ...