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How Many Pull-Ups Should I Do Each Day?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Tyson Alexander

The pullup is a compound exercise that you can do almost anywhere -- you only need a sturdy bar to hold onto and you are good to go. However it is less simple to decide on the ideal number of pullups per session. Ultimately, how many pullups you should do depends on your own fitness goals.