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Vertical Pull

Pull-Up

Strength Standards: Pull-Up

LevelMaleFemale
Elite
1.80x BW1.40x BW
Advanced
1.30x BW1.00x BW
Intermediate
0.90x BW0.60x BW
Novice
0.60x BW0.30x BW
Untrained
0.30x BW0.10x BW

Source: Bodyweight + additional load multiplier

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Related Exercises

Other vertical pull exercises with strength standards:

  • Chin-Up
  • Weighted Pull-Up
  • Neutral Grip Pull-Up
  • Lat Pulldown