Close Grip Pull Ups vs Bodyweight Chin-Ups Strength Standards
Compare your close grip pull ups and chin-ups against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one recent result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
Enter one strict continuous repetition result for each exercise. Use start from a controlled dead hang with a close pronated grip, pull until the chin clearly passes above the bar, and return to full elbow extension.; use one continuous set of supinated-grip dead-hang chin-ups with full elbow extension and the chin clearly above the bar on every rep. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Close Grip Pull Ups vs Bodyweight Chin-Ups Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These tables show the minimum result each exercise needs to reach Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite. Weight-based standards are shown in pounds and kilograms. Direct-performance standards remain strict repetitions or seconds and show every applicable age range.
Find your bodyweight in the men’s or women’s table, then read across the strength levels. Results measured in weight, repetitions, or seconds are not meant to match and are never converted into one another. Use the calculator for your exact inputs and a direct comparison of the strength levels.
Men’s Close Grip Pull Ups vs Chin-Ups Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 12 reps30–39: 11 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 6 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 22 reps30–39: 20 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 34 reps30–39: 31 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 17 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 16 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 9 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 27 reps40–49: 24 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 25 reps30–39: 23 reps40–49: 20 reps50–59: 16 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
Women’s Close Grip Pull Ups vs Chin-Ups Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 3 reps30–39: 3 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 12 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 19 reps40–49: 17 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 11 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 9 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 9 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 9 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 5 reps30–39: 5 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 3 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 9 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 5 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 17 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 11 reps60+: 9 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 3 reps50–59: 3 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Close Grip Pull Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 11 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
How Your Close Grip Pull Ups vs Bodyweight Chin-Ups Result Is Calculated
The two exercises can use different measurements. The calculator rates each result against the standards for that exercise first, then compares the resulting strength levels and progress toward the next level. It never invents a reps-to-weight conversion.
2. Rate the Close Grip Pull Ups result
The canonical tool supplies sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific repetition thresholds plus a stretch target. The calculator uses strict continuous bodyweight repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Chin-Ups result
The canonical chin-up tool uses sex- and age-specific repetition bands and a separate stretch target. The calculator uses strict unbroken bodyweight repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
4. Compare strength level and progress
The lower strength level is the priority. When both exercises reach the same level, a priority appears only when one is at least 10 points farther from its next target. Otherwise, the result is Balanced. Age range changes only the exercise whose standards include age; it remains an analytics field for the other exercise.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Rate the close grip pull ups set | Compare strict repetitions with the applicable canonical thresholds without an estimated-max conversion. Measurement: Strict continuous Close Grip Pull Ups reps. |
| Rate the chin-up set | Compare strict supinated-grip repetitions with the applicable chin-up rep thresholds. Measurement: Strict unbroken chin-up reps. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Close Grip Pull Ups and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Close Grip Pull Ups Elite targets34 reps → 17 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Chin-Ups Elite targets35 reps → 19 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Comparison boundaryStrength level first
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
The exact table above is the correct way to inspect direct or unlike measurements. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because repetitions, seconds, and estimated weight do not share a unit.
How Women’s Close Grip Pull Ups and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Close Grip Pull Ups Elite targets21 reps → 11 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Chin-Ups Elite targets21 reps → 9 reps
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Comparison boundaryStrength level first
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.
Close Grip Pull Ups and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict close grip pull ups test and a strict bodyweight chin-up set. Use strict canonical Close Grip Pull Ups and Bodyweight Chin-Ups tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Close Grip Pull Ups setup and load convention
start from a controlled dead hang with a close pronated grip, pull until the chin clearly passes above the bar, and return to full elbow extension. Stop when the rep no longer matches this test: standard-width pull-ups, wide-grip pull-ups, chin-ups, neutral-grip reps, or any shortcut that changes the score. Do not count standard-width pull-ups, wide-grip pull-ups, chin-ups, neutral-grip reps, kipping reps. Do not combine multiple sets into one score. Use the same setup, range rule, and rep-counting convention for retests.
Count strict supinated-grip chin-ups
Use a fixed bar with palms facing you. Begin every rep from a dead hang at full elbow extension and pull until the chin is clearly above the bar. Count one continuous set. Do not enter pull-ups, neutral-grip or ring reps, assisted or weighted chin-ups, partial reps, kipping, swinging, knee lift, or leg drive.
Enter one recent Close Grip Pull Ups result and one recent Bodyweight Chin-Ups result
Enter one strict continuous repetition result for each exercise.
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