Balance World Records

Thommy Ohlund balanced a metal stool on his thumb for four minutes, 31.62 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a 14-inch match on his nose for 53.34 seconds while sitting.

Suresh Gaur balanced a screwdriver on his right index finger for 27.18 seconds while on a rola bola.

Doug McManaman balanced a maul and a four-bitted ax on his chin for 40.44 seconds while kneeling. WARNING: This record can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 or trained as a professional stunt man. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Doug McManaman balanced five glasses and a wine glass on top of an empty wine bottle on his chin for one minute, 12.72 seconds while kneeling.

Nick S. performed nine sit-ups while balancing a soccer ball on his head.

Doug McManaman balanced an ax on a baseball held in his hand for three minutes, 45.91 seconds. WARNING: This record can be dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional stunt performer. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Mark Evans balanced a hair brush on one finger for five minutes, 45.22 seconds.

Suresh G. balanced two apples on his head for 26.51 seconds while holding a crow pose.

Mark E. balanced an American football on top of a rugby ball for three minutes, 2.53 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a bicycle wheel on his thumb for one minute, 57.35 seconds while sitting.

Doug McManaman balanced a 10-pound maul on his chin for 40.92 seconds while playing an aboriginal drum.

Dr. Ashish Mehta performed 18 fingertip push-ups in 21.56 seconds while balancing two bricks on his back.

Doug McManaman balanced a snowboard on his thumb for four minutes, 49.40 seconds.

Michael L. performed a straddled press-to-handstand on a gymnastics balance beam for 54.60 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a fishing buoy on top of a pole on his chin for two minutes, 10.48 seconds.