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Thread: Correct push up to pull up ratio

post 1681687723 04-28-2023, 04:17 PM
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Correct push up to pull up ratio

What should the ratio be for pushups: pullups

I can do about 3:1 but I think it should be 2:1
post 1681688263 04-28-2023, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted By DYELstatus⏩
What should the ratio be for pushups: pullups

I can do about 3:1 but I think it should be 2:1
3.5:1 feels about right. 35 push ups to 10 pull ups, 70 push ups to 20 pull ups. Probably should be 2:1 for dips instead of push ups tho.
post 1681689313 04-28-2023, 04:51 PM
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Once certain move gets into lesser %% of 1RM, number of reps grow disproportionally. Therefore the ratio cannot be valid over all rep ranges. Get leaner, and pushups will grow faster than pullups, making the 6:1 ratio.
post 1681689473 04-28-2023, 04:55 PM
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i can do more pullups or chinups then pushups

what does that mean?
post 1681689823 04-28-2023, 05:03 PM
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Idk but since the end of November been working on the Armstrong pull-up program, and have increased from 5 max pull-ups to 10. Haven't been working on a max push-up count but can do 30 and change atm.

https://armstrongpullupprogram.com/

A lot of work, but it does seem to be working. I'm sure it doesn't need to be that complicated but it's at least interesting and seems to work.
post 1681689993 04-28-2023, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted By 35OLbGorilla⏩
i can do more pullups or chinups then pushups

what does that mean?
I've been in this business 50 years and let me tell you, you either have:

Strong biceps & back compared to chest & triceps

Or full blown chit the bed type AIDS
post 1681690113 04-28-2023, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted By 35OLbGorilla⏩
i can do more pullups or chinups then pushups

what does that mean?
Means you're either a cripple or liar.
I'm back, bitches!
post 1681690203 04-28-2023, 05:10 PM
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Almost anyone in decent shape can do 50 push-ups. If someone isn't a worthless manlet, 25 proper pull-ups is pretty hard
post 1681690353 04-28-2023, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted By GreatOldOne⏩
Idk but since the end of November been working on the Armstrong pull-up program, and have increased from 5 max pull-ups to 10. Haven't been working on a max push-up count but can do 30 and change atm.

https://armstrongpullupprogram.com/

A lot of work, but it does seem to be working. I'm sure it doesn't need to be that complicated but it's at least interesting and seems to work.
Interesting indeed, will give it a try.
Originally Posted By SuperHercules⏩
Almost anyone in decent shape can do 50 push-ups. If someone isn't a worthless manlet, 25 proper pull-ups is pretty hard
I weigh 205 and being able to do 25 pull-ups would make me chit my pants with glee
post 1681690813 04-28-2023, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted By GreatOldOne⏩
Idk but since the end of November been working on the Armstrong pull-up program, and have increased from 5 max pull-ups to 10. Haven't been working on a max push-up count but can do 30 and change atm.

https://armstrongpullupprogram.com/

A lot of work, but it does seem to be working. I'm sure it doesn't need to be that complicated but it's at least interesting and seems to work.
Doing something similar. Did low rep weighted pull ups for 4 months or so over winter. Did not really change my max bodyweight reps. They felt easier without weight, but still hit the wall at 12/13. Switching to higher volume now & ditching the added weight.
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