Josef Šálek breaks plank record, 85 minutes with a 40-pound pack

Joseph Salek has attempted to become a Guinness World Records title holder once again

You may have seen him previously break the record for the longest time in an abdominal plank position male

with an outstanding time of 9 hours, 38 minutes and 47 seconds

Now, he's using his incredibly strong core muscles for another record attempt

The record is currently held by Shi Ke Sheng, who has held the record since 2022

with a time of 80 minutes and 59 seconds. He is attempting the record at the Game Changers stage at Colors of Ostrava

a large outdoor music festival in the Czech Republic. He was observed closely by one of our adjudicators

with them noting that his posture was never compromised throughout his attempt

The position of his pelvis did change slightly throughout, occasionally more tucked and at other times a slight arch

These minor adjustments did not compromise what Guinness World Records defines as good form for an abdominal plank

Through Joseph's resilience and with a crowd of people cheering him on, he managed to surpass the previous record holder and exceed 81 minutes planking with a 40lb pack

Just look at his face as he becomes a Guinness World Records title holder for the third time

After surpassing the previous record to beat, Joseph's stamina has checked natural while still in the plank position

He then initiated a countdown from 10 to 0, at which point he lowered to the ground and the attempt ended

He finished with an incredible time, 85 minutes and 2.16 seconds. Can I just tell you in my 10 years of adjudicating

this is one of the most incredible records that I have ever witnessed

Thank you for inspiring all of us. I think we all have an idea of just how much mental strength this takes

but actually none of us can really fully understand because none of us have done it

So Josca, congratulations, you are officially amazing