Australian police officer and bodybuilder, Jade Henderson (32), has earned a place in the Guinness World Records, demonstrating extraordinary strength and endurance by completing 733 pull-ups in a single hour (female).
The astonishing feat, achieved on the Gold Coast on August 22nd and recently verified by Guinness World Records, saw Henderson averaging over 12 pull-ups every minute for the entire 60 minutes.
Henderson surpassed the previous record of 725 pull-ups, which had been set in 2016 by fellow Australian athlete Eva Clarke.
Speaking about her monumental achievement, Henderson stated her drive was rooted in self-discovery and pushing boundaries. “I decided to start training for the pull-up world record because I liked the idea of doing something that nobody else has ever done,” she told Guinness World Records. “I also wanted to see what my mind and body were physically capable of.”
The record attempt was a pivot from her initial goal: the 24-hour pull-up record. A severe training setback—a partial tear of her bicep tendon and muscle after completing 3,500 pull-ups in a 12-hour session—forced her to change plans and focus on the one-hour title to reduce the risk of further injury.
Despite the intense pain during the final 20 minutes, which included the skin on her hands ripping, Henderson persevered. “I thought to myself that my hands were already a mess and I was already in pain, so I need to make it worth it,” she said.
For Henderson, fitness is a vital component of her life, acting as a stress outlet from her demanding police work. She hopes her record will inspire others to push past their perceived limitations and realize their full potential.
