A 61-year-old man currently holds the world record for doing the most pull-ups and chin-ups.
Stephen Hyland holds the record with most chin-ups in 30 minutes, six, 12 and 24 hours and most pull-ups - chin-ups with palms reversed in 30 minutes, one, six and 12 hours.
Hyland of Stoneleigh, Surrey holds eight global records for in set times and plans to break a world record on his 70th birthday, the Daily Star reported.
Hyland has raised the bar from 993 in 60 minutes to 1,019, which amounts to an impressive 17 chin-ups every minute.
The super-fit sexagenarian, who has broken more than 80 world-best times down the years, started training hard at the age of 43 and broke his first record when he was 52.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app