i pull 70lbs but i am very comfortable with that. I started out in the 60's but i had no problems pullin that so i stepped it up a notch. I have found drawing a bow isn't so much a strength demanding thing but more a technique thing. A few of my buddies that are much stronger than me however they are unable to draw my bow. If you have good technique you are able to draw alot more. the previous statements are good advice only pull what u are comfortable at.