36-40 Pullups

If you did 36-40 pullups in the test
Day 1 120 seconds (or more) between sets		Day 5 120 seconds (or more) between sets
set 1	23	set 1	26
set 2	27	set 2	31
set 3	22	set 3	25
set 4	22	set 4	25
set 5	max (minimum 26)	set 5	max (minimum 31)
Minimum 1 day break		Minimum 1 day break
Day 2 120 seconds (or more) between sets		Day 6 120 seconds (or more) between sets
set 1	24	set 1	26
set 2	28	set 2	31
set 3	24	set 3	26
set 4	24	set 4	26
set 5	max (minimum 28)	set 5	max (minimum 26)
Minimum 1 day break		Minimum 2 day break
Day 3 120 seconds (or more) between sets		Day 7 120 seconds (or more) between sets
set 1	25	set 1	27
set 2	29	set 2	31
set 3	24	set 3	26
set 4	24	set 4	26
set 5	max (minimum 29)	set 5	max (minimum 32)
Minimum 2 day break		Minimum 1 day break
Day 4 120 seconds (or more) between sets		Day 8 120 seconds (or more) between sets
set 1	26	set 1	28
set 2	30	set 2	32
set 3	25	set 3	26
set 4	25	set 4	26
set 5	max (minimum 30)	set 5	max (minimum 32)
Minimum 1 day break		Minimum 1 day break
Day 9 120 seconds (or more) between sets
set 1	28
set 2	34
set 3	27
set 4	27
set 5	max (minimum 34)
Minimum 2 day break

The Best Time of Day to Do Pull-Ups

People love to argue about when to train, but for pull-ups the honest answer is a little anticlimactic: the best time is whenever you'll actually do them. That said, morning, midday, and evening each come with a different feel, and knowing the trade-offs can help you build a habit that sticks rather than one you keep skipping.

Training first thing has a certain appeal. A set of pull-ups can shake off the morning fog and leave you feeling switched on for the hours ahead, and getting the work done before the day fills up with excuses is a reliable way to stay consistent. The catch is that your body is stiffer right after waking, joints and muscles included, so a proper warm-up matters more in the morning than at any other time. Ease in rather than yanking yourself off the bar cold.

Midday pull-ups work well as a reset. If you spend your day sitting, a few sets at lunch pull your shoulders back, wake up your back and core, and undo some of the slouch that builds up over hours at a desk. There's a mental side too, a short burst of movement tends to clear the head and take the edge off a stressful afternoon. You don't need much time or equipment, which is part of what makes this slot so practical.

By evening, your body is already warm from a day of moving around, so it often feels the most cooperative, and the joints tend to be looser. Many people also find they're simply stronger later in the day, which makes the evening a good window if strength is your focus. The one thing to watch is that a hard session too close to bedtime can leave some people wired, so if you're sensitive to that, try to wrap up a couple of hours before you plan to sleep.

Beyond the clock, two things matter more than timing. First, work with your own rhythm, if you're sharpest in the morning, train then; if you come alive at night, use that. Second, consistency beats optimization every time. A modest set of pull-ups you actually do three or four days a week will always outperform the perfect workout you keep meaning to schedule. Pick the time that fits your life, pay attention to how your body responds, and let the routine do the rest.