History
Pruden has appeared in the Guinness World Records book, The Book of Alternative Records, and the Record Holders Republic.
Pruden holds many world records in push ups. His many records include; one arm, one arm back of the hand, back of the (two) hands, and fist (knuckles). The most he has ever done in regular push ups is 10,000 in 8 hours. In 2005 he attempted breaking the long time British record held by Kevin Jefferson, whose 2003 UK record was 1582 back of hand push ups in one hour. Doug Pruden had a record of over 1800 in his first attempt, but the claim had errors in it and was rejected. On July 8, 2005 he reapplied to Guinness World Records for the 1 hour record. The final count was 1781.
Doug has done over 10.5 million push ups of various types in his lifetime so far. As of 2007, Doug Pruden holds 10 current world records in push ups. Doug's fitness pursuits have gained him a place in the Record Holders Republic Hall of Fame. He is also a Canadian Vice President within that same records keeping agency.
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