Athlete breaks world record with 3,249 pushups in an hour
What's the story
30-year-old Australian fitness and health enthusiast, Daniel Scali, has secured the title for the highest number of push-ups completed in a single hour. Scali successfully completed an astounding 3,249 push-ups, surpassing the previous record of 3,206 set by fellow Australian Lucas Helmke in November 2022. It is worth mentioning that Scali had previously established the record in April 2022 with 3,182 push-ups.
Push-ups
What constitutes one push-up?
To meet the standards set by Guinness World Records, a push-up is considered complete when the body is lowered until the elbows reach a 90-degree angle and then raised back up until the arms are straight. Though the arms don't have to be fully locked at the elbow. Contrary to what many think, touching the chest to the floor is not required.
Burpees
Credit goes to burpees
Only three of Scali's push-ups were discounted due to improper form. He attributed his success to burpees in his exercise routine. "It got my fitness up to a space it'd never been before. But not just that, it helped me to deal with my pain, considering I had to jump up and down from my left arm," Scali told Guinness World Records.
CRPS
He achieved the feat against all odds
Scali's achievement becomes even more impressive considering he deals with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a condition that causes constant pain in his left arm. He has been living with this condition since he was 12, when a serious break occurred in his left arm after falling off a trampoline. Despite facing obstacles, Scali's unwavering determination led to extraordinary success in his fitness pursuits.
Compression band
Scali wears compression band to alleviate pain
Around the eight-minute mark of his push-up record attempt, Scali noticed his arm becoming noticeably more achy. Scali explained, "It's the brain sending wrong messages to my arm." Even simple actions like gentle touches, movement, wind, or contact with water can trigger significant discomfort for him. To alleviate some of the pain, Scali wears a compression band on his left arm.