Pull-Up at 120 kg bodyweight: how much should a man lift?
For a man weighing 120 kg who trains regularly, the estimated Pull-Up one-rep max at each level is:
- Beginner−25 kg (−55 lb)
- Novice−10 kg (−20 lb)
- Intermediate+10 kg (+20 lb)
- Advanced+37.5 kg (+85 lb)
- Elite+70 kg (+155 lb)
In other words, +10 kg (+20 lb) puts you right in the middle of regularly training lifters of your weight, and +37.5 kg (+85 lb) puts you ahead of about 80% of them.
Estimated one-rep max for people who train regularly.
Pull-ups and dips: the numbers are weight added on top of your bodyweight. 0 means bodyweight only; a minus means band or machine assistance.
Compared with nearby bodyweights
Men · Pull-Up
| Bodyweight, kg | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | −20 | −5 | +15 | +37.5 | +67.5 |
| 120 | −25 | −10 | +10 | +37.5 | +70 |
| 130 | −30 | −12.5 | +7.5 | +35 | +70 |
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Estimates are most accurate for sets of 1–10 reps.
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| Reps | % of 1RM | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% | — |
| 2 | 97% | — |
| 3 | 94% | — |
| 4 | 92% | — |
| 5 | 89% | — |
| 6 | 86% | — |
| 7 | 83% | — |
| 8 | 81% | — |
| 9 | 78% | — |
| 10 | 75% | — |
Standards by bodyweight
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