Taking Back Another One. Longest Time Balancing a Chair on the Chin
Shortly after reclaiming the Guinness World Record for Longest Time Bouncing a Ladder on the Chin, I decided to go after another record I had previously held. This one is just as unforgiving, if not more so. Longest Time Balancing a Chair on the Chin.
The last time I broke this record, the minimum time required was one hour. I pushed past that and finished with a run of one hour and six minutes, officially earning the title. Eventually, that record was broken by another competitor with a time of approximately one hour and 19 minutes.
That meant the bar was set again.
Over the past months, I have been training specifically to rebuild strength and endurance in my neck. It is, quite literally, a pain in the neck. This record places constant load on the jaw, neck, and upper spine, and there is no moment of relief once the chair is in position. Every second requires active control.
When I went for the record again, I honestly did not know how long I would last. My only goal was to reach and exceed the existing record. As I approached the one hour and 19 minute mark, I realized I probably had the capacity to continue longer. Physically, I could keep going.
Mentally and structurally, however, the pain was overwhelming.
At one hour, 20 minutes, and 30 seconds, I made the decision to stop. I had exceeded the record by just over a minute, enough to reclaim the Guinness World Record title without pushing into unnecessary injury risk.
This record is not about how long you can tolerate discomfort. It is about knowing your limits, respecting the strain on your body, and choosing longevity over ego. Reclaiming this title reinforced the importance of smart preparation, disciplined execution, and stopping at the right moment.