How Many Pull-Ups Should You Be Able to Do at Your Age?

BOXROX published an age based guide on pull ups asking how many you should be able to do at your age. The piece, dated June 13, 2026, frames pull ups as one of the simplest and most revealing tests of upper body strength since you move your whole body and rely on relative strength and muscular endurance. The takeaway is that targets vary by age, but the idea stays the same: use pull ups to benchmark progress and guide training rather than chasing a single number.

Why it matters for push-ups

While pull ups and push ups look different, they share core requirements such as shoulder blade control, core bracing, grip strength and consistent practice. Age based pull up benchmarks can help you set balanced goals for both pulling and pushing. For PUSHapp users this translates into pairing a push up plan with pull up progressions so you build a balanced foundation that improves general upper body strength and push up transfer.

BOXROX notes that the numbers vary by age, but the principle remains: track reps, not age, and use the data to drive progressive overload in a safe way.

PUSHapp take

From a practical point of view push up counters are about consistency, recovery and scale. Use the age based pull up benchmarks to frame your push up practice and to plan rest and progression. If you cannot yet perform full pull ups, start with band assisted or incline options and keep the focus on form and control. Pair pull up work with push up work in a simple circuit to build balanced upper body strength. Track progress in PUSHapp to maintain a streak that includes both pushing and pulling days.

Try this

• Scapular pulls or dead hangs to activate shoulders before each session
• Tempo pull ups with band assistance, 3-2-1 up hold down, 4 reps per set
• Pair 4 rounds of push ups and pull ups in a short circuit, for example 6 push ups + 3 pull ups per round
• Log your reps in PUSHapp and aim for a weekly streak that includes both pushing and pulling days

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Source: BOXROX. PUSHapp commentary is original and based on the public RSS summary.