Korean Man Who Achieved 'World Record in Pull-Ups', Turns Out...

11,707 Pull-Ups in Approximately 23 Hours and 43 Minutes

A male YouTuber and influencer in his 30s in South Korea broke the Guinness World Record for pull-ups. His pull-up count reached an impressive 11,707. After completing the pull-ups, his body weight decreased by 1.65kg.

On the 29th of last month, Oh Yohan (30), who runs the YouTube channel 'Eomamusi Oyohan,' conducted a live broadcast showing him achieving a total of 11,707 pull-ups over 24 hours. It was reported that he finished the challenge about 23 hours and 43 minutes after starting the pull-ups.

YouTuber and influencer Oh Yohan (30) succeeded in doing 11,707 pull-ups over approximately 24 hours.
[Photo by Oh Yohan Instagram capture]

During the challenge, scenes of him lying on the floor to rest and taking supplements were also shown. With 17 minutes remaining until the end time, he completely got down from the pull-up bar.

After completing the 11,707th pull-up, he shouted in excitement and raised both hands with strength. Family members, coaches, and unit comrades who were watching his challenge on-site cheered and applauded, sharing in his joy.

Oh, a graduate of the Korea Army Academy at Yeongcheon, is a reserve captain of the 707th Special Mission Battalion and appeared on the show 'Steel Troops 3' aired last year. The last three digits of his pull-up count, '707,' are believed to represent his former unit. He reportedly first encountered pull-ups around the age of 17 and started exercising during school breaks due to his slender physique.

Earlier, in mid-April this year, Oh recorded 8,707 pull-ups in one day. However, he was unaware that the Guinness World Record had been updated to 8,940 at that time, which led him to attempt the challenge again. Following requests from subscribers who watched the video, he measured his weight and shared the news that he lost 1.65kg comparing before and after the challenge.

Oh said, "Fortunately, I managed my carbohydrate and nutrient intake well throughout, so my weight didn't drop that much," and added, "Thank you for supporting me for 24 hours and staying to write comments. It really gave me a lot of strength." He also stated, "I will officially register today's record and receive the Guinness certificate as soon as possible."

Meanwhile, the pull-up exercise that Oh Yohan set the record in is also called a pull-up. It is known to help correct 'rounded shoulders,' a condition where the shoulders roll forward and the back becomes hunched. However, people with weak shoulders or a history of trauma should avoid attempting it as it may pose a risk to the joints.