Pakistani athlete Irfan Mehsud has set a new record to reach his 37th record to be approved by the Guinness World Records.

The resident of Dera Ismail Khan broke his one of the toughest records by doing 16 push-ups on two fingers with 100 pounds weight. Earlier, he did 12 push-ups in the same category.

The record was attempted on Aug 14 the following year. Guinness World Records has sent him a confirmation email in this regard.

The other records he broke included 49 pushups in 60 seconds with 60 lb weight, most full-contact knee strikes 87 in one minute using one leg; most full contact knee strikes 83 in one minute (alternate legs); most push-ups (one leg raised, carrying a 40-lb pack) 31 in one minute; Most push-ups (one leg raised and carrying an 80-lb pack) 21 in one minute; most knuckle push-ups 25 (with one leg raised, carrying a 40-lb pack) in one minute; most thumb push-ups 35 in one minute; Most Bo staff strikes 261 in one minute.