How hard is it to do 20 pull-ups?
At first sight, there is nothing unusual in doing 20 perfect pull-ups except that only a handful of people can. The amount of work and time to achieve this strength benchmark for pull-ups is enormous, as you will find out. But there is more about this than just doing 20 flawless pull-ups.
How many muscle-ups is impressive?
Thirty muscle-ups, each completed to lockout, is a good workout for most people.
How long will it take to do 20 pullups?
This doesn’t mean anything. Six weeks is short time for a training program. Take your time and don’t give up! You will be able to do 20 pull-ups sooner than you may think.
How many pushups is elite?
For males ages 17 to 21, performing more than 71 pushups in a row would be considered exceptional. Males aged 22 to 26 would be classified as performing “a lot” if they could perform 75 pushups in a row. Females ages 17 to 21 would earn the rank score of 100 percent by completing 42 or more pushups.
The minimum is eight pull-ups with no time limit, but you cannot touch the ground or let go of the bar. You should be able to do 15 to 20 to be competitive.
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Navy SEAL PST Standards.
| PST Event | Minimum Standards | Competitive Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Pull-ups | 10 | 15-20 |
| 1.5-mile timed run | 10:30 | 9-10 minutes |