Pull-Up at 90 kg bodyweight: how much should a man lift?
For a man weighing 90 kg who trains regularly, the estimated Pull-Up one-rep max at each level is:
- Beginner−12.5 kg (−30 lb)
- Novice0 kg (0 lb)
- Intermediate+17.5 kg (+40 lb)
- Advanced+40 kg (+90 lb)
- Elite+65 kg (+145 lb)
In other words, +17.5 kg (+40 lb) puts you right in the middle of regularly training lifters of your weight, and +40 kg (+90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | −7.5 | +5 | +20 | +40 | +65 |
| 90 | −12.5 | 0 | +17.5 | +40 | +65 |
| 100 | −17.5 | −2.5 | +15 | +40 | +67.5 |
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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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