The number of pull-ups a person should be able to do varies by age, sex, fitness level, and training experience. On average:

• For adult men, a beginner might do 1-2 pull-ups, average around 3-5, good is 6-10, and excellent is 11 or more pull-ups in a set.
• For adult women, a beginner is 1-2, average 3-5, good 4-7, and excellent 8 or more pull-ups.
• Generally, fit and active men should be able to do at least 4-8 pull-ups, while fit and active women should do 1-3 pull-ups per set.
• A solid goal for most men is around 5 pull-ups, and working up to 8-10 reps with good form is ideal. More than 10 is advanced.
• For women, doing even a few strict pull-ups is challenging but possible with training.

These numbers are rough averages and goals, influenced also by body weight, arm length, and form quality. For beginners, the first goal is to do one clean pull-up, then progressively add more reps with good form. Experienced individuals can range much higher, with elite performers able to do 20+ pull- ups in a set.