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Vertical Pull

Weighted Pull-Up

Strength Standards: Weighted Pull-Up

LevelMaleFemale
Elite
2.10x BW1.75x BW
Advanced
1.60x BW1.30x BW
Intermediate
1.15x BW0.85x BW
Novice
0.80x BW0.50x BW
Untrained
0.50x BW0.25x BW

Source: Bodyweight + additional load

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Related Exercises

Other vertical pull exercises with strength standards:

  • Pull-Up
  • Chin-Up
  • Neutral Grip Pull-Up
  • Lat Pulldown