We are hanging our heads in shame – we can manage around 25 seconds before we start shaking and sweaty profusely.
Gabi Ury, who’s from Colorado, says she manages to hold the position for so long by distracting herself, using methods including memorising Shakespearian monologues.
She even has a YouTube channel dedicated to her planking. We’ll definitely be watching to learn a tip, or two.
But we’ll leave the Shakespeare, mind.
You can catch her incredible world record attempt, below!