Ummm it depends if I do it without weights I usually do about 4-5 sets of around 20-25. If I put a 50 pound dumbbell between my legs I can do about 2-3 sets of 8-12.
Your obviously just joking around, I been around athletes all my life, and not one of them hit 40 strict form pullups in a row, not even guys that weighed 120 something pounds. In my prime I was able to knockdown 27 chinups, but pullups are harder, so probably only 15 or that. Anyone that says they could knockdown more than 30 are either lying or are very light, as well as extremely strong. If your over 200 pounds and could do more than 30, your back strength must be on an amazing level.
At best I could do 24 in a row, I did about 15x3 at that time. Right now I could probably only squeeze in 15, but I am getting back to the gym next week after a long break, and this time I am back more motivated than I ever was :fire Lord Jazzo, 225lbs 40 wide grip pull ups......... ok superman
Damn. Your post motivated me to strap on the 35lb Kettlebell and work up to that number if possible.:bbb
I wish you luck, it's certainly something to reach for, as well as an amazing accomplishment. Judging by your posts and pics over the last year, you seem to be very physically fit, certainly more than me.:good