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Weighty Feat: Ex-Fighter Breaks Chin-Up Record
18 Oct
Summary
- Damien Rooney set a new chin-up world record with a 20lb weight.
- He completed 499 repetitions, surpassing the previous record of 495.
- Rooney previously attempted a 24-hour record but faced injuries.
Damien Rooney, a former professional mixed martial artist, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the most chin-ups performed in one hour while wearing a 20lb weight. Rooney, hailing from County Down, successfully completed 499 repetitions, exceeding the prior record of 495. He now aims to tackle the 24-hour chin-up record, a challenge that could involve approximately 10,000 repetitions.
Rooney, who now manages his own gym, previously attempted the 24-hour record in 2018, but faced setbacks due to injuries such as torn muscles and heat exhaustion. He transitioned his focus to shorter, weighted challenges, employing a training strategy that balances maximizing work with effective recovery. This meticulous approach led to his recent record-breaking success.
Looking ahead, Rooney intends to first challenge the one-hour unweighted chin-up record, which stands at over 1,000 repetitions. Following this, he plans to pursue the 24-hour record again, potentially in April 2027. The confirmation of his recent record took several months, as Guinness World Records meticulously reviewed video evidence.
