56-year-old Major General pulls off 25 pull-ups, what's your excuse? Watch viral video

Major General Prasanna Joshi of the Indian Army has wowed the internet by effortlessly performing 25 pull-ups in under a minute. The video, shared by Lt Col JS Sodhi on X (formerly Twitter), showcases the 56-year-old officer's remarkable strength and has since gone viral, amassing over 140,000 views and 4,000 likes.

The 46-second clip shows Major General Joshi, clad in his uniform, executing the pull-ups in a gym filled with other Army personnel who count down each rep. His fellow soldiers erupt in applause as he completes the set.

Lt Col Sodhi's caption read, "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."



Reactions to the video have been overwhelmingly positive. Air Force veteran Vinod Kumar quipped, "One more reason why the Indian army is rated among the world's top fighting formations !!! Major General Prasanna Joshi. I am ashamed and headed for the gym now ..:)"

Another user noted, "And after doing 25 pull-ups like walking in the park, he still has his uniform shirt tucked in properly."

"25 pull-ups is commendable for a Major General. He might have a regular passion for fitness," commented another impressed viewer.

"Absolutely beautiful. That's what real fitness looks like. Kudos to the real heroes."

Pull-ups, renowned for their difficulty, require immense upper body and core strength. The feat of lifting one's entire body weight through a full range of motion is challenging for many, making Major General Joshi's performance all the more inspiring.

The video, posted on June 29, continues to inspire and motivate people across the internet, proving that age is just a number for physical fitness.