Weighted Chin-Ups vs Bodyweight Chin-Ups Strength Standards
Compare your weighted chin-up and chin-ups against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
Use each exercise's canonical input: Added external weight only for Weighted Chin-Up and Strict repetitions for Bodyweight Chin-Ups. Use Bodyweight chin-up with external load attached via dip belt, vest, or equivalent.; 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.
Weighted Chin-Up 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 Weighted Chin-Up 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 | Weighted Chin-Up:30 lb13.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:60 lb27.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:90 lb40.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:120 lb54.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:33 lb14.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:65 lb29.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:98 lb44.3 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:130 lb59 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:35 lb15.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:70 lb31.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:105 lb47.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:140 lb63.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:37 lb17 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:75 lb34 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:112 lb51 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:150 lb68 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:40 lb18.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:80 lb36.3 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:120 lb54.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:160 lb72.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:42 lb19.3 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:85 lb38.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:127 lb57.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:170 lb77.1 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:45 lb20.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:90 lb40.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:135 lb61.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:180 lb81.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:48 lb21.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:95 lb43.1 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:143 lb64.7 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:190 lb86.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:50 lb22.7 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:100 lb45.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:150 lb68 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:200 lb90.7 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:53 lb23.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:105 lb47.7 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:158 lb71.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:210 lb95.3 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:55 lb25 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:110 lb49.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:165 lb74.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:220 lb99.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:57 lb26.1 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:115 lb52.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:172 lb78.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:230 lb104.3 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:60 lb27.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:120 lb54.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:180 lb81.7 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:240 lb108.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:63 lb28.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:125 lb56.7 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:188 lb85.1 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:250 lb113.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:65 lb29.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:130 lb59 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:195 lb88.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:260 lb117.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:68 lb30.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:135 lb61.3 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:203 lb91.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:270 lb122.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:70 lb31.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:140 lb63.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:210 lb95.3 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:280 lb127 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:72 lb32.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:145 lb65.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:217 lb98.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:290 lb131.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:75 lb34 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:150 lb68.1 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:225 lb102.1 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:300 lb136.1 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
Women’s Weighted Chin-Up 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 | Weighted Chin-Up:15 lb6.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:35 lb15.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:55 lb25 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:75 lb34.1 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:17 lb7.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:39 lb17.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:61 lb27.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:83 lb37.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:18 lb8.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:42 lb19 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:66 lb29.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:90 lb40.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:20 lb8.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:46 lb20.7 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:72 lb32.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:98 lb44.3 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:21 lb9.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:49 lb22.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:77 lb34.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:105 lb47.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:22 lb10.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:52 lb23.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:82 lb37.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:112 lb51 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:24 lb10.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:56 lb25.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:88 lb39.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:120 lb54.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:25 lb11.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:59 lb27 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:93 lb42.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:127 lb57.8 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:27 lb12.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:63 lb28.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:99 lb44.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:135 lb61.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:29 lb12.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:67 lb30.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:105 lb47.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:143 lb64.7 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:30 lb13.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:70 lb31.7 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:110 lb49.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:150 lb68 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:32 lb14.3 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:74 lb33.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:116 lb52.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:158 lb71.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:33 lb15 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:77 lb34.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:121 lb54.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:165 lb74.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:34 lb15.6 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:80 lb36.5 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:126 lb57.4 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:172 lb78.2 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Weighted Chin-Up:36 lb16.3 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:84 lb38.1 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:132 lb59.9 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Weighted Chin-Up:180 lb81.7 kg Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
How Your Weighted Chin-Up 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.
1. Estimate the weight-based result
For Weighted Chin-Up, one rep uses the weight entered. For 2–12 reps, the calculator runs both estimates and keeps the lower result.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
A published back-squat study supports estimated-max prediction under its study conditions. It does not independently validate every exercise or population used by this comparison.
2. Rate the Weighted Chin-Up result
The individual Weighted Chin-Up calculator supplies sex-specific standards for estimated added external load divided by bodyweight. Novice through Elite and the stretch benchmark use the exact canonical threshold export; bodyweight is not added to the entered load.
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 weighted chin-up | Use the canonical added-load-to-bodyweight thresholds directly without allometric rescaling. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| 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 Weighted Chin-Up and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
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 Weighted Chin-Up and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
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.
Weighted Chin-Up and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict weighted chin-up test and a strict bodyweight chin-up set. Use strict canonical Weighted Chin-Up and Bodyweight Chin-Ups tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Weighted Chin-Up setup and load convention
Bodyweight chin-up with external load attached via dip belt, vest, or equivalent. Supinated (underhand) grip on a straight bar or fixed pull-up bar. Start from a dead hang or controlled full extension at the bottom. Chin must clearly pass above the bar at the top of each rep. Full elbow extension at bottom and controlled lockout at top required. No kipping, swinging, or lower-body assistance. Consistent range of motion and technique assumed across tests. Total system load = bodyweight + external load. Raw execution only. No band-assisted or machine-assisted chin-ups. No partial range of motion reps. No kipping or momentum-based reps.
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 Weighted Chin-Up result and one recent Bodyweight Chin-Ups result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Added external weight only for Weighted Chin-Up and Strict repetitions for Bodyweight Chin-Ups.
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