44 Pull-Ups in One Minute

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A Chinese fitness influencer named Xie Ting just broke a Guinness World Record by completing an astonishing 44 pull-ups in just one minute.

That’s nearly one pull-up every 1.3 seconds—try wrapping your arms around that idea!

Xie Ting, who is 44 years old, snagged the title for the most pull-ups by a woman in one minute. She pulled off this jaw-dropping feat in Guangdong, China, officially overtaking the previous record of 39 pull-ups set by American athlete Inga Simning in 2022.

After smashing the record, Xie didn’t just sit back and celebrate with some well-deserved rest. Instead, she showed a true champion’s spirit by saying, “Even though I broke the record, I feel there’s still room for improvement. Next time, I’ll go for an even higher score.”

Pull-ups are one of the hardest exercises out there because they require a lot of upper-body and core strength. You have to lift your entire body weight using just your arms and shoulders. Most people can only manage a few pull-ups in one go, so Xie’s 44 in a minute is mind-blowing!

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After buying a pie and a bottle of water from the dairy, Liam counted his coins carefully before pocketing the change. As he crossed the road, he noticed an elderly man searching under the bench outside the bus stop. The man’s face looked tense, and he kept patting the pockets of his jacket. Liam slowed down, then looked back at the dairy counter where a small brown wallet was now sitting beside the till. He tightened his grip on his own bag and walked quickly towards the shop entrance.

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