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Dead Hang World Record
The current WDHC dead hang world record, ranked from video-verified hangs under WDHC rules on the official 1.25 in / 32 mm bar.
Top 10
| # | Athlete | Record | Date | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Smith | 11:15 | 2026-10-18 | Watch |
| 2 | Iúri Lage | 10:10 | 2025-10-16 | Watch |
| 3 | William Soo | 6:10 | 2025-06-10 | Watch |
| 4 | Milo Birk | 5:36 | 2026-08-17 | Watch |
| 5 | Elena | 2:37 | 2026-10-01 | Watch |
| 6 | Jordan Garrison | 2:20 | 2026-08-21 | Watch |
| 7 | Steph Sulley | 2:15 | 2026-10-27 | Watch |
| 8 | Dan Mullins | 2:08 | 2026-10-15 | Watch |
| 9 | Annie Nguyen | 2:02 | 2026-08-28 | Watch |
| 10 | Jason Bock | 1:45 | 2026-07-18 | Private |
How this record is judged
Longest verified hold wins. Every entry is a verified WDHC hang reviewed on video. Only adult (18+) athletes are listed here.
Two hands, overhand, feet free. Soft elbow bend is fine. Deep elbow bend is an active hang.
Guinness World Records reference
Guinness World Records lists "Longest duration in the dead hang position (male)": 80:41 by Kenta Adachi (JPN), 2022-11-18. Guinness page.
Guinness World Records marks are shown for reference only. WDHC is an independent, open, video-verified standard and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Guinness World Records.
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