In a powerful testament to grit and an unwavering spirit of redemption, Truett Hanes has recaptured the Guinness World Records title for the most pull ups in 24 hours after a monumental second attempt. His new record of 10,001 pull-ups is not just a number; it is the culmination of a nine-month journey to reclaim a title he held for less than a single day.
Two years ago, Hanes first earned the coveted record by completing 8,100 pull-ups. But less than 24 hours later, his crown was taken by Australian police officer Gary Lloyd, who set a new record of 8,600. For Hanes, the experience was an “emotional rollercoaster” that fueled a new obsession. “This experience would fester inside my brain for the next nine months until I decided to train for the record again,” he said. “This time… not just merely surpass the record, but crush it to ensure that my efforts wouldn’t be rendered meaningless.”
And crush it he did. On February 1, 2025, surrounded by supporters at his local gym, Hanes began his marathon effort. He had transformed his training regimen, performing as many as 2,000 pull-ups a day, amassing a total of 120,000 reps in the six months leading up to the attempt. His goal was to become the first person to break the five-digit mark.
The grueling 24-hour challenge came to a close the following morning at 9:16 a.m., when a shaking but triumphant Hanes completed his 10,001st pull-up. His new record not only surpassed his previous best by nearly 2,000 reps but also shattered the previous mark.
“What I learned about myself is: I won’t give up,” Truett told Guinness World Records. “I wasn’t blessed with unique ability or super strength… but I have been gifted the ability to not give up on my goals. Even if it takes years, I’ll see it through until it’s completed.” His story is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the greatest victories are born from the sting of a hard-won defeat.
