World Record For The “ Longest Time To Hold Bhunamanasana (Middle Split) By An Individual (Male)” - By Praveen Kumar Verma

The World Record For The “ Longest Time To Hold Bhunamanasana (Middle Split) By An Individual (Male)” Is Achieved By Praveen Kumar Verma On 30 May 2026 In Hisar, Haryana, India. He Held Himself In Bhunamanasana (Middle Split) For 2 Hours 10 Minutes 16 Seconds, And Has Set A World Record With The Worldwide Book Of Records. Extraordinary Flexibility and Willpower: Praveen Kumar Verma Secures World Record

In a remarkable display of static hip mobility, core control, and mental endurance, Praveen Kumar Verma from Hisar, Haryana, India, has set a monumental landmark. On May 30, 2026, he officially achieved the world record for the "Longest Time to Hold Bhunamanasana (Middle Split) by an Individual (Male)".

Demonstrating elite adductor flexibility and intense joint conditioning, Praveen held the full Bhunamanasana (Middle Split) posture continuously for 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 16 seconds. This feat of isometric physical endurance has been officially certified by the Worldwide Book of Records.

The Record-Breaking Stats

Metric	Achievement Details
Record Holder	Praveen Kumar Verma
Record Title	Longest Time To Hold Bhunamanasana (Middle Split) By An Individual (Male)
Asana Demonstrated	Bhunamanasana (Greeting the Earth / Middle Split Pose)
Official Time Duration	2 Hours 10 Minutes 16 Seconds (7,816 Seconds)
Date of Attempt	May 30, 2026
Location	Hisar, Haryana, India
Certifying Authority	Worldwide Book of Records

The Anatomic and Physiological Mastery Behind a 130-Minute Middle Split

Holding Bhunamanasana—often referred to as the "Greeting the Earth" pose or full Middle Split—for over two hours requires far more than passive flexibility:  

• Extreme Hip Abduction & Joint Extension: The pose forces both hip joints into a maximum 180-degree lateral spread, placing heavy, continuous tension on the inner thigh adductor muscles (adductor magnus, longus, and gracilis).

• Pelvic Realignment and Pelvic Floor Control: To press the chest and torso flush against the floor while maintaining a flat split, the practitioner must execute a deep anterior pelvic tilt. Maintaining this exact alignment for 130 uninterrupted minutes requires high-level core and pelvic floor stabilization.

• Autonomic Nervous System Mastery: Sustained static stretching over long durations places intense pressure on local nerves and blood vessels in the legs. Praveen's ability to maintain calm, diaphragmatic breathing prevented muscle cramping and allowed his nervous system to remain stable under extreme tension.

A Continuing Legacy of Physical Excellence in Haryana

Set in Hisar, Praveen Kumar Verma's performance highlights Haryana's renowned culture of sports, yoga, and athletic grit. His achievement stands as a testament to what systematic training, joint mobility work, and steady willpower can accomplish in yogic science.

"To sustain a full 180-degree middle split with forward trunk grounding for over two hours demands extraordinary hip opening and unyielding mental focus. Praveen Kumar Verma has set a benchmark in physical endurance."

Why the Worldwide Book of Records is the Ultimate Authority for Real Excellence

When an individual pushes human capability to an elite level, they deserve certification from a registry that values absolute technical precision. The Worldwide Book of Records is globally trusted because we treat record-keeping as an objective, forensic science, built upon three uncompromising pillars:

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• Forensic Frame-by-Frame Video Auditing: Our verification team conducts raw, unedited video analysis from start to finish. We verify that the 180-degree leg position and trunk alignment remained continuously held within mandated technical angles throughout the entire attempt window.

• Millisecond-Accurate Time Verification: The attempt duration is cross-audited using precise digital timing logs synchronized directly with high-definition video feeds.

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