How many calories does a 130-pound person burn doing Pull-ups for 30 minutes?

A 130-pound person burns approximately 247.7 calories doing Pull-ups for 30 minutes, and approximately 495.3 calories in 60 minutes.

How many calories does a 155-pound person burn doing Pull-ups for 30 minutes?

A 155-pound person burns approximately 295.3 calories doing Pull-ups for 30 minutes, and approximately 590.6 calories in 60 minutes.

How many calories does a 180-pound person burn doing Pull-ups for 30 minutes?

A 180-pound person burns approximately 342.9 calories doing Pull-ups for 30 minutes, and approximately 685.8 calories in 60 minutes.

How many calories does a 205-pound person burn doing Pull-ups for 30 minutes?

A 205-pound person burns approximately 390.5 calories doing Pull-ups for 30 minutes, and approximately 781.0 calories in 60 minutes.

Pull-ups Calories Burned

Pull-ups is a high-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 295.3 calories in 30 minutes and 590.6 calories in a full hour. Heavier individuals burn more calories for the same duration, while lighter individuals burn fewer. Use the calculator below to get a personalised estimate based on your own weight and time.

Calories Burned by Weight and Duration

The table below shows estimated calories burned doing Pull-ups at various body weights and durations.

Duration	130 lbs	155 lbs	180 lbs	205 lbs
15 min	123.8 cal	147.6 cal	171.4 cal	195.3 cal
30 min	247.7 cal	295.3 cal	342.9 cal	390.5 cal
45 min	371.5 cal	442.9 cal	514.4 cal	585.8 cal
60 min	495.3 cal	590.6 cal	685.8 cal	781 cal

* Estimates are based on MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and other individual factors.

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About Pull-ups

Pull-ups are one of the most effective bodyweight exercises for developing upper body pulling strength, targeting the latissimus dorsi, biceps, and rear deltoids. A 155-pound person burns approximately 295.3 calories in 30 minutes of pull-up training. They require no equipment beyond a bar and scale effectively from assisted variations for beginners to weighted pull-ups for advanced athletes.

Consistent pull-up training builds impressive back and arm strength. Beginners can start with assisted pull-ups or band-assisted variations before progressing to full bodyweight reps. Aim for full range of motion from dead hang to chin over bar on every repetition.

Compare With Other Exercises

See how Pull-ups compares to other popular exercises (calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs).

Exercise	Calories (30 min / 155 lbs)
Burpees	295.3 cal
Gymnastics	118.9 cal
Roller Blading	258.7 cal
Rowing	201.7 cal
Walking: 20 minutes per mile	128.9 cal