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Man Does 26,100 Squats in 24 Hours to Break World Record

An Illinois man did 26,100 squats in 24 hours to break a Guinness World Record and raise money for charity.

Tony Piraino aimed to break the record of 25,000 squats in 24 hours, which was set by a Rhode Island man in 2020.

Piraino surpassed the record, as well as his own goal of 26,000 squats, but video of his attempt must still be reviewed by Guinness World Records for official certification.

He took 30-second breaks after each set of 22 squats, with some longer breaks peppered in to make sure he had energy for the long haul.

The record attempt raised money for the Marion County Horizon Center of Dec

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