Age Is Just A Number For This 56-Year-Old Who Can Do 25 Pull-Ups Without Breaking A Sweat

Most people would break into sweat if they do even 10 back-to-back pull-ups, but Major General Prasanna Joshi of the Indian Army is not one of them. A video of the 56-year-old army man that shows him doing 25 pull-ups without a break has recently gone viral. The clip was shared on X by retired Lieutenant Colonel JS Sodhi on Saturday. While sharing the video, Sodhi wrote, “Salute and respect to the physical fitness of Major General Prasanna Joshi of the Indian Army. No wonder the Indian Army has been rated as the finest fighting force in the world by the German publication Statista in October 2022. Proud of the Indian Army. Jai Hind.”

The video has garnered over 1.3 lakh views. Commenting on it, an X user observed, “After doing 25 push ups like walking in the park, he still has his uniform tucked in properly.”

Another person wrote, “That’s real endurance that comes from dedication and devotion for fitness. That sets a benchmark for others to follow. When you love your body and don’t cheat with your fooding habits it will reap fortune in the near future. Health is our biggest asset.”

While many people lauded Major General Prasanna Joshi for his fitness in his fifties, people also expressed doubt about JS Sodhi’s claim that the Indian Army was rated the “finest fighting force in the world” in 2022. Making this point, an X user commented, “Absolutely wonderful. But the good physique of one Maj Gen doesn’t make an army ‘best in the world’. Learn the basics of statistical sample size. Look at the average Maj Gen, or even Brigadier. Unlikely to be able to do 5.”

Sharing a similar sentiment, another person wrote, “Kudos to the general officer, indeed impressive! But I’m curious where this claim being attributed to Statista comes from. Prima facie, seems rather dubious! Unless Col Sodhi can cite/provide an authentic link from Statista.”

Pull-ups are considered one of the most difficult exercises, requiring significant upper body and core strength. Indian army men undertake a quarterly Battle Physical Efficiency Test (BPET) to assess their fitness. This extensive test includes a 5-km run, a 60-meter sprint, horizontal and vertical rope climbing, crossing over a deep channel within the stipulated time, and more.