[h=1]Chinese man achieves world planking record[/h]
The longest time in an abdominal plank position is now 4 hours 26 minutes. It was achieved by Mao Weidong in Beijing, on September 26, 2014.

American athlete George Hood set the previous record in 2013, when he planked his way to the Guinness World Record book with 3 hours 7 minutes and 15 seconds.

Mao is a police officer from the Beijing SWAT team, which was set up in 2005 to combat violent crimes and terrorism. A senior officer said Mao’s daily training contributed to his achievement.

The longest time in an abdominal plank position is now 4 hours 26 minutes. It was achieved by Mao Weidong in Beijing, on September 26, 2014.

American athlete George Hood set the previous record in 2013, when he planked his way to the Guinness World Record book with 3 hours 7 minutes and 15 seconds.

Mao is a police officer from the Beijing SWAT team, which was set up in 2005 to combat violent crimes and terrorism. A senior officer said Mao’s daily training contributed to his achievement.