Monday, October 6, 2014

Watch Live as One Man Attempts to Do the Most Pull-Ups Ever in 24 Hours

Watch Live as One Man Attempts to Do the Most Pull-Ups Ever in 24 Hours

He's already done more than 2,000.

If you think your last attempt to tackle a few assisted pull-ups at the gym was exhausting, wait until you get a load of Caine Eckstein—the Australian endurance Ironman will be doing them all day. His pull-up-a-thon is in attempt to break the Guinness World Record for pull-ups in 24 hours, which is currently 4,182. Ow.

Whether you want to cheer him on, stare in awe (or horror), or motivate yourself to get to the gym today, you have got to check out the live stream below from NBC News.

Feeling the sudden crazy urge to hop up on a pull-up bar? Check out how to do a chin-up in six weeks, and you'll be well on your way.

More from Women's Health:
Most People Think Women Can't Learn to Do Chin-Ups. This Inspiring Video Shows Why Most People Are Wrong.
Check Out Carrie Underwood Doing Chin-Ups Like a Boss! 
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