Muscle Ups Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Muscle Ups Rep Standards

Compare your Muscle Ups performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice< 1
Intermediate7
Advanced14
Elite22

Muscle Ups Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Muscle Ups strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 1< 161219
120 lbs< 1< 171219
130 lbs< 1< 171319
140 lbs< 1281319
150 lbs< 1281319
160 lbs< 1381319
170 lbs< 1381318
180 lbs< 1381218
190 lbs< 1381218
200 lbs< 1381217
210 lbs< 1381217
220 lbs< 1381116
230 lbs< 1381116
240 lbs< 1371116
250 lbs< 1371115
260 lbs< 1371115
270 lbs< 1271014
280 lbs< 1271014
290 lbs< 1261013
300 lbs< 1261013
310 lbs< 126913
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 1< 13915
100 lbs< 1< 141015
110 lbs< 1< 151015
120 lbs< 1< 151015
130 lbs< 1< 161015
140 lbs< 1< 161015
150 lbs< 1< 161015
160 lbs< 1< 161015
170 lbs< 1< 161014
180 lbs< 1< 161014
190 lbs< 1< 161013
200 lbs< 1< 16913
210 lbs< 1< 15913
220 lbs< 1< 15912
230 lbs< 1< 15912
240 lbs< 1< 15811
250 lbs< 1< 14811
260 lbs< 1< 14811

Muscle Ups Standards by Age

Discover how Muscle Ups strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 13916
20< 1< 171422
25< 1< 181523
30< 1< 181523
35< 1< 181523
40< 1< 181523
45< 1< 161321
50< 1< 141118
55< 1< 1< 1814
60< 1< 1< 1511
65< 1< 1< 128
70< 1< 1< 1< 14
75< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
80< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
85< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 1< 1713
20< 1< 151119
25< 1< 161220
30< 1< 161220
35< 1< 161220
40< 1< 161220
45< 1< 141018
50< 1< 12915
55< 1< 1< 1612
60< 1< 1< 139
65< 1< 1< 1< 16
70< 1< 1< 1< 12
75< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
80< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
85< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1

Muscle Ups Overview

Muscle Ups are a high-intensity, compound exercise that combines a pull-up and a dip into one fluid motion, effectively targeting the upper body and core for strength and endurance.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

Pull-up Bar

How To Perform the Muscle Ups

  1. Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with a shoulder-width grip, palms facing away.
  2. Engage your core and pull your chest towards the bar explosively.
  3. As your chest reaches the bar, transition by pushing your elbows over the bar, using a quick, smooth motion.
  4. Push down on the bar to extend your arms fully, bringing your torso above the bar.
  5. Slowly lower yourself back to the starting hanging position to complete one rep.
  6. Maintain a controlled, steady pace throughout the movement and avoid swinging your legs.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Muscle Ups for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Muscle Ups

  • Ensure your grip is secure before starting.
  • Engage your core to maintain body control.
  • Use a kip (swinging motion) if you're a beginner to help with the transition.
  • Avoid excessive swinging or jerking to prevent injury.
  • Focus on a smooth transition from the pull-up to the dip phase.

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