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Because you weigh more therefore you are pulling more weight as a pullup is pulling your entire body weight. when you were 12 you weighed 30 lbs less hence why pullups were easier. Bench press does not involve your bodyweight and your chest, triceps and shoulder muscles are probably stronger now.

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