How
long can you do the plank?
Is it just 2 minutes before your arms begin to shake and your core turns to jelly?
Is it just 2 minutes before your arms begin to shake and your core turns to jelly?
The
previous record of eight hours, one minute, was set by Mao Weidong in China in
2016.
George wanted to reclaim the World Record which he held in 2011, when he
planked for one hour and 20 minutes, until losing it to Mao in 2016.
Most
people have difficulty planking for just minutes at a time, but at the age of
62, George Hood has shown that it’s possible to push the boundaries at any age with
perseverance and a strong mindset.
The hardcore former US Marine and DEA Supervisory Special Agent is no stranger to record-breaking, but this record is truly incredible.
The hardcore former US Marine and DEA Supervisory Special Agent is no stranger to record-breaking, but this record is truly incredible.
George Hood set
the record for The Longest Male Abdominal Plank in Chicago, according to
Guinness World Records.
At a time of 8 hours, 15 minutes
and 15 seconds.
He
finished the event by doing 75 push ups.
Hood
says he did around 2,100 hours of planking in preparation and started practicing in 2011, training up to 7 hours a day.
In
training for last month’s attempt, Hood reportedly did approximately 674,000
sit ups and 270,000 push ups.
"I
have to totally disassociate myself from the reality of the clock. It's an art
and a skillset that I have mastered over the years."
After
breaking the record, Hood announced his retirement from plank record attempts.
Hood
also wanted to utilize this occasion at the World Record to raise awareness
about and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health challenges, especially in
the military and law enforcement.
A
gym named 515 Fitness, which helps “address mental illness through exercise and
support” co-sponsored Hood’s attempt in Chicago, Illinois, according to the
Guinness Book of World Records.
In
fact, Hood held the plank until 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds for the
"515" to be in the record books in honour of the gym
Age is just a number!
George Hood the Bulletproofbodies Team salute you.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59MaNHq8UDo&feature=emb_logo
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