At 74, Man Holds Handstand for Over 15 Seconds to Set Guinness World Record

Must Maintain a Handstand Position for 15 Seconds to Qualify
Consistent Training at the Gym to Achieve a World Record

A man in his 70s succeeded in doing a handstand, a feat difficult even for healthy people in their 20s, and was registered in the Guinness World Records. On the 19th (local time), Guinness World Records announced that Paul Birdline (74) from New Jersey, USA, set the Guinness World Record on the 5th of this month in the male category for being the oldest person to perform a handstand. Paul has been practicing handstands consistently since his teenage years, and even now, in his 70s, he exercises daily. His workout routine includes handstands, aerobics, cycling, and strength training.

A man in his 70s succeeded in doing a handstand, a feat difficult even for healthy people in their 20s, and was registered in the Guinness World Records. On the 19th (local time), Guinness World Records announced that Paul Birdline (74) from New Jersey, USA, set the Guinness World Record on the 5th of this month in the male category for being the oldest person to perform a handstand.

Despite maintaining healthy lifestyle habits throughout his life, he faced two major crises. Due to the closure of local gyms during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was forced to stop exercising. At age 70, he underwent hip surgery, which was another significant ordeal. After the surgery, Paul was unable to even attempt a handstand and struggled to bend his leg to a 45-degree angle. However, he resolved not to give up and committed to daily efforts, eventually succeeding in performing handstands again.

After learning that the current Guinness World Record holder for handstands was 70 years old, Paul dedicated himself even more to training. In particular, there was a requirement to maintain the handstand position for 15 seconds to set the Guinness World Record. Paul set this as his goal and continued to train steadily at the gym.

Ultimately, after breaking the Guinness record, he shared his thoughts: "At the age of 70, it seemed impossible to do it again, but I decided to keep challenging myself every day, and in the end, I was able to do it again." He added, "The satisfaction of achieving this record is truly great. At 183 cm tall and weighing 83 kg, I do not have an ideal physique for gymnastics-type exercises. I plan to continue doing handstands for as long as possible, and fortunately, I have not experienced any shoulder pain or other physical problems so far."