Indian Yoga Instructor Kamal Kaloi Sets Third Guinness World Record With 86 Underwater Push-Ups
Indian Yoga Instructor Kamal Kaloi Sets Third Guinness World Record With 86 Underwater Push-Ups
Indian Yoga Instructor Kamal Kaloi Sets Third Guinness World Record With 86 Underwater Push-Ups
Kamal Kaloi, an Indian yoga instructor based in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, has added another remarkable achievement to his growing list of records after completing 86 push-ups underwater on a single breath.
The feat, reportedly achieved in October 2025, earned Kaloi the Guinness World Records title for the Most Underwater Push-Ups With a Single Breath (Male).
Kaloi performed the challenge without an oxygen tank, snorkel or additional breaths. He descended to the bottom of a pool, held his breath and completed 86 consecutive push-ups before returning to the surface.
The achievement was the result of two years of dedicated training, combining breath control, yoga, physical conditioning, muscular endurance and mental discipline.
Third World Record
The underwater push-up achievement marks Kaloi’s third reported Guinness World Records title.
In 2020, he reportedly performed 21 yoga asanas in a single breath underwater, demonstrating his exceptional breath-control abilities.
A year later, in 2021, he returned to the underwater fitness scene and completed 81 underwater air rings, adding another record to his name.
His latest achievement further establishes Kaloi as an athlete specialising in the demanding combination of underwater endurance, breath control and physical strength.
From Hisar to the World Stage
Originally from Arya Nagar in Hisar, Haryana, India, Kaloi is a former student of Dayanand College. His journey into extreme underwater fitness has required years of training focused on controlling both body and mind under conditions where the natural urge to breathe becomes increasingly intense.
Performing strenuous exercise while holding a single breath requires more than physical strength. The athlete must maintain concentration, control movements and preserve proper technique while coping with the physiological effects of prolonged breath-holding.
With three major records achieved across five years, Kaloi has demonstrated remarkable consistency in pushing the boundaries of underwater fitness.
He has indicated that his ambitions do not end with his latest record, with future challenges reportedly including underwater walking and underwater bench presses.
Kaloi’s journey is a powerful reminder that extraordinary achievements often come from combining discipline, patience, specialised training and an unwavering determination to push beyond perceived human limits.
Indian Yoga Instructor Kamal Kaloi Sets Third Guinness World Record With 86 Underwater Push-Ups
