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Maximum knuckle push-ups with weight on back in 30 seconds

The record for performing the maximum number of knuckle push-ups (with weight on the back) in 30 seconds was set by Sunil Kumar of Malappuram, Kerala. He performed 21 knuckle push-ups while carrying a bag weighing 39.95 kg on his back in 30 seconds.

Sunilkumar is a 43 years old professional martial artist practicing four different kinds of martial arts for the past 27 years. He has many achievements under his belt like, he is the 6th dan black belt holder and A grade teacher, instructor and member of the international

Dan committee and holds a Kyoshojitsu teacher degree from the USA amongst all of his other achievements. He is the founding president of Hawra Sports Hall International (martial art training school).

For his record attempt, he has been practising for threemonths to attain the precision of the correct technique. His planning for the record started a year back and he took inspiration from various youtube videos.

An attempt of this stature can never happen without a few injuries and he faced his share of challenges. Whileattempting the record he experienced a shoulder injury and an excruciating amount of pain. But no pain no gain is what he believes in. Nothing could stop Sunilkumar and he successfully attempted and made the record with the India Book of Records.

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