What is a good score for Pull-Ups (Chest-to-Bar): Max Reps?

Good scores for Pull-Ups (Chest-to-Bar): Max Reps depend on your fitness level: Elite athletes achieve over 0 reps, advanced athletes target 3 reps-0 reps, intermediate athletes aim for 10 reps-3 reps, and beginners should focus on proper form over hitting 10 reps.

What is considered a good Pull-Ups (Chest-to-Bar): Max Reps score?

A good Pull-Ups (Chest-to-Bar): Max Reps score for most CrossFit athletes is between 10 reps-3 reps (intermediate level). Elite scores are over 0 reps, but focus on consistent movement and proper form rather than just numbers.

What should I aim for in Pull-Ups (Chest-to-Bar): Max Reps?

Your Pull-Ups (Chest-to-Bar): Max Reps target should match your fitness level. Beginners should aim for around 10 reps with good form, while advanced athletes can target 3 reps-0 reps. Always prioritize proper movement over maximum reps.

How do I scale Pull-Ups (Chest-to-Bar): Max Reps?

Pull-Ups (Chest-to-Bar): Max Reps can be scaled by reducing weights, modifying movements (like assisted pull-ups), or adjusting volume. Consult with a coach for personalized scaling options.

What muscles does Pull-Ups (Chest-to-Bar): Max Reps work?

Pull-Ups (Chest-to-Bar): Max Reps primarily works the muscles involved in Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up. This workout develops multiple fitness domains.

Workout Description

Maximum number of consecutive chest-to-bar pull-ups.

Why This Workout Is Hard

A max-unbroken set of chest-to-bar pull-ups demands advanced gymnastics skill, powerful and efficient kipping, and strong grip and pulling endurance. While the duration is short, the intensity is maximal and failure is definitive. Most athletes will hit a technical ceiling before pure fatigue, making this a demanding test of skill, timing, and muscular stamina rather than a long metabolic grind.

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

Stamina (7/10): High local muscular endurance in lats, biceps, forearms, and midline to sustain repeated contractions without dropping from the bar.
Speed (5/10): Cadence matters for efficiency and avoiding grip blow-up, but overly fast cycling risks early failure.
Strength (3/10): Requires adequate pulling strength to achieve chest contact, but the test prioritizes endurance and technique over maximal force production.
Power (3/10): Explosive hip extension and timing help cycle reps, yet the overall test is more about repeatability than peak power.
Endurance (2/10): Short duration, single effort. Breathing elevates quickly but metabolic demand is limited compared to longer workouts. Primary limiter is not aerobic capacity.
Flexibility (2/10): Requires basic shoulder and thoracic mobility to achieve the arch/hollow positions and bar contact, but not extreme ranges.

Movements

Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up

Scaling Options

Scale to: Chin-over-bar Pull-Ups • Banded Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups • Jumping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

Scaling Explanation

These options preserve vertical pulling volume and allow practicing bar contact or similar range while matching the athlete’s current strength and skill.

Intended Stimulus

One focused, high-tension effort that pushes grip, lats, and midline to near failure. It should feel controlled for the first third, demanding in the middle, and like a fight to maintain rhythm near the end. Expect a rapid heart-rate spike, deep forearm pump, and a clear technical limit where you can no longer meet the standard.

Coach Insight

Pace the first 5–10 reps: smooth, identical reps. Lock in your rhythm early—don’t rush the butterfly or over-kip. The one tip: keep your chest tall and drive hips late; meet the bar rather than pulling the bar to you. Avoid early no-reps from short ROM, death-gripping too hard, or losing hollow/arch tension that kills timing.

Benchmark Notes

Record the total number of consecutive reps completed without coming off the bar. Use the levels to gauge capacity from beginner to elite. Breaks end the set immediately. Aim to beat your previous best by 1–3 reps. Rest at the bottom isn’t allowed; only continuous hanging with rhythmic kipping is permitted.

Modality Profile

This is a pure gymnastics test with one upper-body pulling movement. No monostructural or external loading elements are involved. Performance hinges on body control, skillful kipping mechanics, grip, and midline stability rather than cardio output or weightlifting strength.

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Training Profile

Attribute	Score	Explanation
Endurance	2/10	Short duration, single effort. Breathing elevates quickly but metabolic demand is limited compared to longer workouts. Primary limiter is not aerobic capacity.
Stamina	7/10	High local muscular endurance in lats, biceps, forearms, and midline to sustain repeated contractions without dropping from the bar.
Strength	3/10	Requires adequate pulling strength to achieve chest contact, but the test prioritizes endurance and technique over maximal force production.
Flexibility	2/10	Requires basic shoulder and thoracic mobility to achieve the arch/hollow positions and bar contact, but not extreme ranges.
Power	3/10	Explosive hip extension and timing help cycle reps, yet the overall test is more about repeatability than peak power.
Speed	5/10	Cadence matters for efficiency and avoiding grip blow-up, but overly fast cycling risks early failure.

Pull-Ups (Chest-to-Bar): Max Reps

Bodyweight Single Movement Grip Taxing

Maximum number of consecutive chest-to-bar pull-ups.

Difficulty:

Hard

Modality:

Stimulus:

Insight:

Scaling:

Scale to: Chin-over-bar Pull-Ups • Banded Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups • Jumping Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

Your Scores:

Training Profile

Performance Levels

L10

RookieNoviceIntermediateAdvancedPro/Elite

We map out ten rungs—from Rookie to Pro—by estimating how much work a workout usually takes, using trusted benchmark WODs and smart fatigue adjustments. Level 5 is where most everyday CrossFitters land, and the color gradient shows how scores spread from early levels on the left to top-tier finishes on the right.Record the total number of consecutive reps completed without coming off the bar. Use the levels to gauge capacity from beginner to elite. Breaks end the set immediately. Aim to beat your previous best by 1–3 reps. Rest at the bottom isn’t allowed; only continuous hanging with rhythmic kipping is permitted.