Longest World Records

Suresh Gaur balanced a car number plate above his head on the tip of his index finger for 32.41 seconds.

William Cannon deadlifted a 215-pound barbell using his right hand for 5.26 seconds.

Joseph S. held a 3.2-kilogram sledgehammer at arm's length using his right arm for one minute, 44.81 seconds.

William Cannon carried a 100-pound Z-bell above his head for 3.59 seconds using his right hand while standing on his left foot.

William Cannon held a 80-pound Z-bell over his head using his right hand for 41.95 seconds.

William Cannon held a 100-pound Z-bell over his head using his right hand for 15.78 seconds.

William Cannon carried a 45-pound Z-bell above his head for 55.67 seconds using his left hand while riding a stationary cycle.

Doug McManaman balanced a hardwood stool on his thumb for 49.19 seconds while stepping on a stepper machine.

Doug McManaman balanced a golf ball on top of a sword handle on his right ear for one minute, 9.13 seconds while kneeling. 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.

William Cannon carried a 561-pound barbell for 7.12 seconds. He is 48 years old.

Mark Evans balanced a knitting needle on his thumb for one minute, 9.66 seconds while stepping on a stepper machine.

William Cannon deadlifted two 152-pound barbells for 1.13 seconds while standing on his left foot. His body weight during the attempt was 192 pounds.

William Cannon deadlifted two 136-pound barbells for 2.22 seconds while standing on his left foot.

Thommy balanced a snow scoop on his foot for 44.69 seconds.

Thommy Ohlund deadlifted a 193-pound barbell on the side of his body using his left hand for 10.35 seconds.

Suresh Gaur balanced a tennis racquet on a shuttlecock on his forehead for three minutes, 28.34 seconds.