Chin Up

Chin Up is a back exercise focused on Latissimus dorsi, Biceps brachii. You can review average reps and rep standards on one page.

Chin Up

Average reps: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 14
Women 6

Chin Up: Average reps

Level Men Women
Beginner < 1 < 1
Novice 6 < 1
Intermediate 14 6
Advanced 24 13
Elite 35 22

Note: These values estimate average reps that can be completed in one set. Bodyweight, range of motion, tempo, and other personal factors can affect performance. See the detailed tables below.

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Chin Up: Rep standards

Men by bodyweight (kg) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
50< 16152637
55< 17152536
60< 17152535
65< 17152434
70< 17142333
75< 17142332
80< 17142231
85< 17132129
90< 17132028
95< 16122027
100< 16121926
105< 16111826
110< 16111825
115< 15101724
120< 15101623
125< 15101622
130< 1491521
135< 1491421
140< 1491420

Men by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 1< 181626
20< 15132334
25< 16142435
30< 16142435
35< 16142435
40< 16142435
45< 14122232
50< 12101828
55< 1< 171524
60< 1< 141119
65< 1< 11815
70< 1< 1< 1510
75< 1< 1< 117
80< 1< 1< 1< 13
85< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1

Women by bodyweight (kg) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
40< 1< 161220
45< 1< 161220
50< 1< 161219
55< 1< 171219
60< 1< 161218
65< 1< 161117
70< 1< 161117
75< 1< 161016
80< 1< 161015
85< 1< 15914
90< 1< 15914
95< 1< 15913
100< 1< 14812
105< 1< 14812
110< 1< 13811
115< 1< 13710
120< 1< 13710

Women by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 1< 11814
20< 1< 161220
25< 1< 161322
30< 1< 161322
35< 1< 161322
40< 1< 161322
45< 1< 151119
50< 1< 13916
55< 1< 1< 1713
60< 1< 1< 149
65< 1< 1< 1< 16
70< 1< 1< 1< 13
75< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
80< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
85< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1

Note: The table values are reference rep counts for one set. Bodyweight data can help estimate relative load, while age data can show trend differences.

Muscles worked

Group Muscles
Primary muscles Latissimus dorsi, Biceps brachii
Secondary muscles Trapezius, Infraspinatus
Stabilizers External obliques
Grip Forearm flexors

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World records

Last Updated: July 1, 2026

Official Record

Most Chin-Ups in 24 Hours (Male)

Graham Morgan

7,479 chin-ups

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Official Record

Most Chin-Ups in One Minute (Male)

Guy Schott

57 chin-ups

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Official Record

Most Chin-Ups in One Hour (Male)

Frank Sagona

1,010 chin-ups

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How to read the table

Level Description Distribution
Beginner Has learned proper form and trained consistently for at least 1 month. Bottom 5%
Novice Has trained consistently for at least 6 months. Top 80%
Intermediate Has trained consistently for at least 2 years. Top 50%
Advanced Has trained consistently for more than 5 years. Top 20%
Elite Has specialized in this exercise for more than 5 years. Top 5%

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