Matt Bogdanowicz from the USA here sets a new World Record for the maximum number of pull-ups (chin-ups) in a minute, achieved on October 27th 2007 – 46 chin-ups in a minute. How many can you do? The record has since been broken by Jason Petzold. The pull-up is a common fitness test conducted around the world. See more about chin-up world records.
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Mark Pfeltz world record sit ups
October 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Sit Ups
Here is Mark Pfeltz setting a world record for sit ups. Mark Pfeltz of Baltimore, Maryland set the Guinness Book Of World Records for the maximum number of sit ups in 1986, completing 45,005 in 58.5hrs. As with these records there is a five minute break allowed every hour
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Team Flight Brothers Can Jump
October 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Basketball, Vertical Leap
This video from the Team Flight Brothers includes images of Terry Cournoyea, alias TDUB. He is just 5’9” tall and able to touch the rim with his head. Seeing is believing. These guys have some serious springs in their legs. Check out our list of top vertical jump records.
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Volleyball Power Leaper Leonel Marshall
October 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Vertical Leap, Volleyball
Here is some spectacular leaping by Leonel Marshall, the star of men’s Cuban National Volleyball team. He reportedly has a 50" Vertical Jump to his name.
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Gene Rychlak Benching Record
October 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Bench Press
Here is a video of Gene Rychlak Jr benching the world record 1010 at The APF Metal Militia Memorial Powerlifting Contest.
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Bench Press World Record
October 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Bench Press
Video of the new bench press world record of 1074 lbs at the UPA Pro Am.
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Gray Hurdle Jumping
October 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Vertical Leap
Not to be out done, here is someone named Gray jumping over a 67" hurdle.
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Hurdle Jumping for Football
October 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Vertical Leap
Another footballer, Wyoming Cowboys safety John Wendling, is seen here also jumping over a 66″ hurdle with a 3 step approach.
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Vertical leap over a 66 inch hurdle
October 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Vertical Leap
Here is a video of Adrian Wilson of the Arizona Cardinals, clearing a 66-inch hurdle (that’s 5 feet 6 inches or 167 cm) with a three-step start. Serious hops.
Tags: Fitness·vertical leap