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Sit-Ups with Weights - Current world record
1. Not just one but four records for doing sit-ups with a 50 lb weight (knees bent, weight behind the head, elbows must touch thighs) were set by Paddy Doyle on 2 July 2006 at the Erin Cra Bragh Sports Centre in Erdington, Birmingham (UK). He did 211 in 5 minutes, 351 in 10 minutes, 501 in 15 minutes and 932 in 30 minutes.
 
Previous verified claims
1. James Clark (Ecuador) did sit ups with a 50lb weight 174 in 5 minutes, 320 in 10 minutes, 452 in 15 minutes and 839 in 30 minutes on 11 July 2004 at Centro Comercio el Recreo, Quito, Ecuador
 
 
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