Strength World Records

Michael Martin ripped 67 phone books in ten minutes. He attempted to rip through 71 books but four of the tears were partial. tag:RecordSetterBook01

Michael Martin completed three 35-pound curls while performing a suspended split.

Darryl Learie performed a plank exercisewithout thumbs and remained balanced in position for four minutes, 27.51 seconds.

Thommy Ohlund completed a preacher curl of 181.88 pounds (82.50 kilograms).

Darryl Learie pushed a 5,109 pound truck one mile in 58 minutes and 40.0 seconds.

Doug McManaman held a 40-pound battery straight out from his body for two minutes, 8.75 seconds.

Darryl Learie performed a six-finger plank exercise without thumbs and pinkies. He remained balanced in position for three minutes, 9.54 seconds.

Brian Pankey balanced a 15-pound sledgehammer with a raw egg on top on two fingers while kneeling for one minute, 36.77 seconds.

Darryl Learie used his fingertips on a concrete surface to lift his entire body for 33.95 seconds.

Mick Bourke performed a plank exercise on his elbows with 75 pounds of additional weight on his back and remained balanced in position for three minutes, 55.41 seconds.

Dustin Scott completed 44 saucy-face push-ups in 30 seconds. At the base of each push-up, his face was dipped in a container of barbecue sauce.

Darryl Learie held a 75-pound weight with one finger. NOTE: This record is dangerous. Minors are not permitted to attempt this record.

Doug McManaman balanced a 15-pound curling stone on a broom for three minutes, 25.24 seconds.

Brian Pankey balanced a 20-pound vacuum cleaner on his chin for two minutes, 40.38 seconds. NOTE: This record can be dangerous. Please have a spotter on hand.

Doug McManaman balanced an eight-pound maul on a broom for one minute, 50.23 seconds.

Darryl Learie performed a four-finger plank exercise without using his thumbs, ring fingers and pinkies. He remained balanced in position for one minute, 35.40 seconds.