A man in Australia has broken the world record for the longest plank, holding the position for over 9 hours.
Daniel Scali (Australia) set the world record for the longest time in a plank position (where one supports their body on their forearms and toes while keeping their back and legs straight) with an astonishing time of 9 hours, 30 minutes, and 1 second.
He achieved this record in Adelaide, Australia, on August 6, 2021.
This remarkable feat surpassed the previous record of 8 hours, 15 minutes, and 15 seconds, held by former sailor George Hood (USA), who set the record in February 2020 at the age of 62.
Mr. Daniel has broken the world record for the longest plank.
Daniel’s ability to surpass this record is truly unbelievable, especially considering that he suffers from CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), which causes him almost constant pain in his left arm.
Daniel explains: “At 12 years old, I fell off a trampoline, severely breaking my left arm, and as a result, I have to live with a condition called CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome).
During both my training and the record-setting attempt, I had to wear a compression band on my left arm to alleviate the pain. ‘Applying continuous pressure on my elbow, forearm, and shoulder causes me quite a bit of pain,’ said Daniel Scali.
To mentally prepare for the challenge of breaking this record, Daniel knew he needed to be in peak physical condition.
“I incorporated various exercises, utilized my personal gym, and performed many push-ups and sit-ups to build strength for the plank,” he stated.
However, Daniel emphasized the importance of mental preparation: “I knew I needed to find a mental coach. This helped my mental state overcome the barriers I needed to surpass.”
“CRPS has had a significant impact on my daily life. I had to learn how to change my life to cope with the pain and overcome mental challenges. This is not easy when you have to live with constant pain.
You reach a stage where you don’t want to move for fear of worsening your condition or increasing your pain. Fortunately, I found a passion for health and fitness, which has helped improve my overall health.”
Daniel turned to fitness, especially planking, as a way to build resilience against chronic pain.
His passion for fitness enabled Daniel to break this grueling record—using the opportunity to raise awareness about persistent pain and helping others find effective ways to manage it and live their lives to the fullest.
Daniel also shared: “I want to show everyone that regardless of the circumstances you are facing, the barriers you encounter, or the pain you feel, if you are determined, put your mind to it, and believe you can do it, you will definitely achieve success.”
