Cech set a new world record for plank standing - almost 10 hours

Josef Schalek from the Czech Republic installed new world standing record plank. His result is 9 hours, 38 minutes and 47 seconds. The man accepted the challenge at the AVATAR festival in Pilsen.

The record holder admitted that the most difficult thing was between the seventh and eighth hours - severe pain and dizziness began. However, self-confidence and the support of the public helped to persevere, he added.

The man works as a therapist, lecturer and personal development coach. Now he is 53 years old. According to him, he set this record five years after he decided to go in for sports and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Previously, the record belonged to Australian Daniel Scali, who held the bar eight minutes less than Schalek.