Record-breaking is the gift that keeps on giving – or so it seems for the world’s most prolific push-uppers. In yet another not-too-surprising turn of events, the most pushups completed in one hour has been shattered yet again for the second time in a month.
We know what you’re thinking – surely this feat has been accomplished enough times already, right? But fear not, dear reader, the human race’s quest for arbitrary push-up related accolades has been given a second wind once again.
The previous record of 2,919 push-ups in one hour was set by Paddy Doyle in 1989. However, with fitness trends constantly evolving over the decades, it’s only natural that this record would eventually be broken. And boy, did it ever.
The latest contender to stake their claim on the push-up throne is former marine Hunter Hobbs, who completed an astonishing 4,321 push-ups in one hour on March 28th. Hobbs’ accomplishment puts him in a class of his own, and has shattered the previous record by well over a thousand push-ups.
When asked about his accomplishment, Hobbs simply said, “I could have done more.” We get it, Hunter – you’re superhuman and you make the rest of us feel like lazy slobs. Congratulations on making us all look bad.
Of course, Hobbs’ reign at the top was always going to be short-lived. Just a few short weeks later, fitness enthusiast Jarrad Young finished a staggering 4,490 push-ups in the same timeframe. We can only assume he was saving his energy for the final stretch and pulled out all the stops in the closing minutes.
Despite his impressive feat, it remains to be seen whether Young’s record will stand for any meaningful amount of time. With the coronavirus inducing a global lockdown en masse, people are getting creative with their workouts and breaking records with unprecedented frequency.
We know what you’re thinking – surely our unparalleled push-up prowess will be just what we need to get through these strange times. After all, nothing says “global pandemic” like locking yourself in your room and seeing how many push-ups you can do in an hour.
So, if you’re feeling restless and looking for something to do during quarantine, what better way to pass the time than breaking a world record? Who knows, you might even get your name, face, and gritty workout montage plastered across the internet for all to see. What could be more fulfilling?
In conclusion, we would like to extend our congratulations to Jarrad Young on his recent world-breaking achievement. We eagerly await the next competitor to emerge and take their rightful place on the mantle of the world’s greatest push-uppers. Keep up the great work, folks.
