Ring Muscle-Up
Ring Muscle-Up is a full body exercise focused on Latissimus dorsi, Pectoralis major, Triceps brachii. You can review average reps and rep standards on one page.
Average reps: Intermediate
Reference for an intermediate lifter.
Men
8
Women
5
Ring Muscle-Up: Average reps
| Level |  |
 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | < 1 | < 1 |
| Novice | < 1 | < 1 |
| Intermediate | 8 | 5 |
| Advanced | 20 | 11 |
| Elite | 33 | 19 |
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.
Ring Muscle-Up: Rep standards
Men by bodyweight (lb) [Reps]
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 18 | 31 |
| 120 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 18 | 31 |
| 130 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 18 | 31 |
| 140 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 18 | 30 |
| 150 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 18 | 30 |
| 160 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 18 | 29 |
| 170 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 18 | 29 |
| 180 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 17 | 28 |
| 190 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 17 | 27 |
| 200 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 17 | 27 |
| 210 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 16 | 26 |
| 220 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 16 | 25 |
| 230 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 16 | 25 |
| 240 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 15 | 24 |
| 250 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| 260 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 14 | 23 |
| 270 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 14 | 22 |
| 280 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| 290 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 13 | 21 |
| 300 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| 310 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 12 | 20 |
Men by age [Reps]
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 12 | 23 |
| 20 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 18 | 31 |
| 25 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 33 |
| 30 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 33 |
| 35 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 33 |
| 40 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 20 | 33 |
| 45 | < 1 | < 1 | 7 | 17 | 30 |
| 50 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 14 | 26 |
| 55 | < 1 | < 1 | 2 | 11 | 22 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 8 | 17 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 75 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 |
| 80 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 2 |
| 85 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 |
Women by bodyweight (lb) [Reps]
| Bodyweight | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | < 1 | < 1 | 2 | 8 | 14 |
| 100 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 |
| 110 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 |
| 120 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 |
| 130 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 |
| 140 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 150 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 160 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 170 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 |
| 180 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 |
| 190 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 200 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 210 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| 220 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| 230 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 240 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 250 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 260 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
Women by age [Reps]
| Age | Beginner | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 6 | 12 |
| 20 | < 1 | < 1 | 4 | 10 | 18 |
| 25 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 11 | 19 |
| 30 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 11 | 19 |
| 35 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 11 | 19 |
| 40 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 11 | 19 |
| 45 | < 1 | < 1 | 3 | 9 | 16 |
| 50 | < 1 | < 1 | 1 | 8 | 14 |
| 55 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 60 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 65 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 5 |
| 70 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | < 1 | 1 |
| 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, Pectoralis major, Triceps brachii, Biceps brachii, Deltoids |
| Secondary muscles | Biceps brachii, Trapezius |
| Stabilizers | Rectus abdominis, External obliques |
| Grip | Forearm flexors |
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World records
Last Updated: July 2, 2026
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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