Neutral Grip Pull Ups Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Neutral Grip Pull Ups Rep Standards

Compare your Neutral Grip Pull Ups performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice5
Intermediate15
Advanced28
Elite41

Neutral Grip Pull Ups Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Neutral Grip Pull Ups strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 18183246
120 lbs< 18193145
130 lbs< 19193144
140 lbs< 19193143
150 lbs< 110193042
160 lbs< 110182941
170 lbs< 110182940
180 lbs< 110182839
190 lbs< 110182838
200 lbs< 110172737
210 lbs< 19172636
220 lbs< 19162635
230 lbs< 19162534
240 lbs< 19162433
250 lbs< 19152433
260 lbs< 19152332
270 lbs< 18142331
280 lbs< 18142230
290 lbs< 18142129
300 lbs< 18132129
310 lbs< 17132028
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 1< 191624
100 lbs< 1< 191625
110 lbs< 1< 1101624
120 lbs< 1< 1101724
130 lbs< 14101624
140 lbs< 14101623
150 lbs< 14101623
160 lbs< 15101622
170 lbs< 15101522
180 lbs< 15101521
190 lbs< 14101420
200 lbs< 14101420
210 lbs< 1491419
220 lbs< 1491319
230 lbs< 1491318
240 lbs< 1491317
250 lbs< 1< 181217
260 lbs< 1< 181216

Neutral Grip Pull Ups Standards by Age

Discover how Neutral Grip Pull Ups strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 1122234
20< 18172942
25< 18183144
30< 18183144
35< 18183144
40< 18183144
45< 17162841
50< 14132537
55< 1< 1112132
60< 1< 181727
65< 1< 151322
70< 1< 1< 11017
75< 1< 1< 1612
80< 1< 1< 1< 19
85< 1< 1< 1< 16
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 151220
20< 1< 1101727
25< 1< 1101828
30< 1< 1101828
35< 1< 1101828
40< 1< 1101828
45< 1< 191625
50< 1< 171422
55< 1< 141118
60< 1< 1< 1914
65< 1< 1< 1511
70< 1< 1< 1< 18
75< 1< 1< 1< 14
80< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
85< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1

Neutral Grip Pull Ups Overview

Neutral Grip Pull Ups are an effective upper body exercise that targets the back and biceps while minimizing shoulder strain through a neutral hand position.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

Pull-Up Bar with Parallel Grips

How To Perform the Neutral Grip Pull Ups

  1. Start by gripping parallel bars with palms facing each other at shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hang with arms fully extended and feet off the ground, engaging your core.
  3. Pull yourself up by driving your elbows down and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. Continue pulling until your chin is above the bars.
  5. Pause briefly at the top, then lower yourself back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
  6. Exhale as you pull up, and inhale as you lower down.

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

Pro Tips for Neutral Grip Pull Ups

  • Keep your body straight throughout the movement to avoid swinging.
  • Engage your core to stabilize your body.
  • Avoid shrugging your shoulders up towards your ears.
  • If you can't complete a full pull-up, use resistance bands or an assisted pull-up machine.

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