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June 03, 2015

Man holds plank for over five hours, sets new world record

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George Hood set a new world record for the longest held abdominal plank.

Ready to feel ashamed of yourself for only being able to do five pushups?

Meet George Hood from Carlsbad, California. He set a new world record Saturday for the longest-held abdominal plank - five hours and 15 minutes, CBS8 San Diego reports. 

Hood beat the previous record of four hours and 26 minutes and earned his seventh Guinness World Record

The former Marine officer and retired DEA agent is raising money to benefit the Semper Fi Fund for wounded Marines.

Watch him in action below.


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