Press Up World Records previousley and currently held by Paddy Doyle since 1987 are as follows;
. 4,100 press ups with a 50 lb weight on back in 4 half hours, set on 28th May 1987, B'ham UK.
1,500,230 press ups in a calender year, averaging 4000 per day, broken on 1st Oct 1989, B'ham UK.
37,350 press ups in 24 hours, broken on 1st May 1989, B'ham UK.
2,521 one arm press ups in 1 hour, set on 12th Feb 1996, B'ham UK.
8,794 one arm press ups in 5 hours, broken on 12th Feb 1996, B'ham UK.
1,940 back of hands push ups in 1 hour, broken on 8th Nov 2007, B'ham UK.
1,386 back of hands push ups in 30 min's, broken on 8th Nov 2007, B'ham UK.
627 back of hands push ups in 15 min's, broken on 8th November 2007, B'ham UK.
The World Records were officiated by qualified sports coaches. All of the leading World Record Authority's rank Paddy Doyle as the Worlds number 1 press up endurance champion. Check out www.worldsfittestathlete.co.uk for more info and the recent World Record DVD documentary.
Since 1987 Paddy Doyle has been entered into the 1990 - 2008 Guinness book of World Records, a total of 45 times, his records have been listed in the sports section of the Guinness Book of Records. The toughest World Record he attempted was the Guinness World Record Physical Fitness Challenge Title, which is percieved as one the Worlds toughest World strength speed stamina challenge. Doyles hardest fitness endurance records which he has achieved are;
. Most push ups in a calender year, total 1,500,230. Averaging 4000 per day.
. 1 mile back pack run carrying a 40 lb back pack, time 5 min's 35 sec's.
. Most sit ups in 30 min's with 50 lb weight on chest, total 932.
. Most one arm push ups in 5 hours {using right arm only} total 8,794
. Most squat thrusts in 1 one hour, total 3,743.
. Most freestyle boxing karate rounds. 2 min's rounds, 10 sec rest break. Results -141 rounds, 117 wins, 24 losses. {World United Martial Arts Association {GB} sanctioned event.
Starting from the 23 December 2007, Iron Man Doyle is aiming to achieve the most fitness endurance events in a calender year, they will be most push ups, most sit ups, most miles carrying a 40 lb back pack across hills / mountains, most freestyle karate boxing rounds, most step ups carrying a 40 lb back pack, most punch strikes hitting boxing pads, most distance rowed, most miles cycled, most weights lifted. The Ultimate World Fitness Strength Record will be assessed on how many repititions and distance covered and documented by the 23 December 2008. Stay tuned for upto date results. Check out www.worldsfittestathlete.co.uk
The Guinness Record was broken on 12 Feb 1996 at Staminas boxing self defence gym B'ham UK. The previous record was 8,151. The new record is now 8,794, the rules stipulate that the athlete must use a nominated arm throughout the 5 hour attempt. Check out www.worldsfittestathlete.co.uk