Neutral Grip Pull Ups vs Bodyweight Chin-Ups Strength Standards
Compare your neutral-grip pull-up and strict chin-up 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.
No external load is entered. Enter one unbroken strict bodyweight repetition count for each exercise. Use one unbroken set of strict dead-hang neutral-grip pull-ups on fixed parallel handles; use one unbroken set of strict supinated-grip dead-hang chin-ups. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Neutral 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 Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 15 reps30–39: 15 reps40–49: 14 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 26 reps30–39: 26 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 19 reps60+: 12 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 38 reps30–39: 38 reps40–49: 37 reps50–59: 29 reps60+: 21 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
Women’s Neutral 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 | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Neutral 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 | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 9 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Neutral Grip Pull-Ups:Under 30: 23 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 15 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
How Your Neutral 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 Neutral Grip Pull-Ups result
Sex- and age-specific repetition thresholds map the strict set to a canonical strength tier; no reps-to-weight conversion is used. The calculator uses one unbroken set of strict dead-hang neutral-grip pull-ups and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Chin-Ups result
Sex- and age-specific repetition thresholds map the strict set to a canonical strength tier; no reps-to-weight conversion is used. The calculator uses one unbroken set of strict supinated-grip dead-hang chin-ups 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 neutral-grip pull-up | Rate strict bodyweight repetitions directly without converting them into weight. Measurement: Strict unbroken neutral-grip pull-ups. |
| Rate the chin-up | Rate strict bodyweight repetitions directly without converting them into weight. Measurement: Strict unbroken chin-ups. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Neutral Grip Pull-Ups and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Neutral Grip Pull-Ups Elite targets38 reps → 21 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 Neutral Grip Pull-Ups and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Neutral Grip Pull-Ups Elite targets23 reps → 10 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.
Neutral Grip Pull-Ups and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict bodyweight neutral-grip pull-up and a strict bodyweight chin-up. Use strict dead-hang bodyweight reps under each tool’s exact grip, bottom-range, chin-clearance, and continuity rules. Do not substitute weighted, assisted, kipping, rotating-grip, mixed-grip, partial-range, or rested sets.
Count one unbroken strict neutral-grip set
Use fixed parallel handles, a dead-hang start, full elbow extension at the bottom, and chin clearly above the handles at the top. Enter strict bodyweight reps only. Do not count kipping, swinging, leg drive, assistance, added weight, partial reps, rests, or grip changes.
Count one unbroken strict supinated-grip set
Use a fixed bar, palms facing you, a dead-hang start, full elbow extension at the bottom, and chin clearly above the bar at the top. Enter strict bodyweight reps only. Do not count kipping, swinging, knee lift, leg drive, assistance, added weight, partial reps, rests, or other chin-up variations.
Enter one strict Neutral Grip Pull-Up set and one strict Bodyweight Chin-Up set
Select the same sex and age band context, then enter the maximum unbroken strict bodyweight reps for each exercise. Enter whole repetitions with no external load.
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