- A pensioner in north China practised an unusual workout on an iron chain
- His single leg balancing skills had impressed web users on social media
- The 11-second clip captured the precarious swing as he balanced on it
This is not an ordinary gymnastic practice to anyone.
A pensioner in north China demonstrated his impressive balancing skills as he swang on an iron chain by one foot repeatedly.
Web users were shocked and commented that his stunt was better than most of the young people.
An old man can be seen having a workout session on an iron chain in public in north China (left). He balances on one leg and swings back and forth to carry on (right)
The short 11-second clip, was shared on Chinese social media, as well as posted by ifeng.com on November 27.
The pensioner, whose name was not revealed, can be seen practising on an iron chain that usually used as barrier or a fence by roadside under a snowy weather.
It’s suggested that the man was practising in Nanguan district in Changchun, Jilin Province.
He supported his body weight on his left foot and swang back and forth to keep the balance.
With the aid of hand gestures, he manages to stay on the iron chain for over 10 seconds (left). The video has been shared and mentioned by news media, ifeng.com (right)
Incorporated with the hand movement, the man was able to keep himself standing on the iron chain on a single leg for over 10 seconds.
Web users commented that they found it incredible.
‘I don’t think a lot of young people would be able to do this! This is amazing!’ said web user ‘zuohouwei’.
‘How did he do this? He can definitely go on the talent show!’ said ‘haohaoxiaoshuage’.