With the rise of platforms like Instagram, fitness enthusiasts, and bodybuilders are constantly seeking new challenges to push their limits and showcase their strengths. These individuals are now able to share their unique exercises and extreme feats with a global audience. However, one Russian bodybuilder recently took these challenges to a whole new level. In this jaw-dropping display of strength, the bodybuilder attempted to deadlift while standing on nails.
While social media is flooded with unique challenges and contests revolving around the fitness community, a video on the Instagram page of ‘Gym Humour’ has created a buzz all across the social media platform.
Powerlifter finds a new way of deadlifting
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In a video that quickly went viral, a Russian bodybuilder decided to take his deadlift game to a whole new level. While deadlifts are considered to be an excellent exercise to test the core strength of any human being, the Russian bodybuilder tested the combined elements of pain tolerance while maintaining balance.
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In the video, he can be seen standing on the nails while gripping a weight bar loaded with plates. However, he decided to further test his tolerance by adding extra weight. To make things more difficult and impressive, he added a weighted kettlebell that was attached to a ribbon in his mouth.
However, what grabbed people’s attention was the control that the bodybuilder had while lifting the weight. Even with the added challenges, the Russian bodybuilder performed the exercise with perfect form and a full range of motion. The video has been turning heads and generated mixed reactions across the fitness community.
The fan community reacted to the unique attempt
The video has quickly become a sensation, leaving netizens amused, amazed, and questioning the limits of human achievement. As the video spread across social media platforms, netizens from all walks of life were quick to voice their amusement and awe. The comments section was flooded with lighthearted reactions. “My man is making holes to improve blood flow”, a fan wrote. One fan commented, “Ah yes, this targets the clout muscle”. While another one humorously mentioned, “Prepping for parenting with legos”
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However, other fans pointed out that the person would be suffering from a lot of pain after some time. A fan commented, “Legos feel pain when this guy walks.” The series of witty replies continued as a fan wrote, “They are training to walk over a Lego-covered floor carrying all the groceries in from the car”. These unique challenges are a testament that the new age of social media has transformed the fitness industry, enabling bodybuilders to post fitness challenges and captivate their fans.
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Even popular stars like Mark Wahlberg have also been active with their fitness challenges. What’s your favorite yet unique fitness challenge of recent times? Do let us know in the comment section