Sarasota, Florida – Jonathan Simos, a local hurricane shutter installer, shattered a Guinness World Record for most total weight lifted by dumbbell rows in one minute (one arm) at The KôR Sarasota Gym on December 2022. Simos completed 58 repetitions with a 90-pound dumbbell,totaling 5,231.6 pounds lifted in 60 seconds.
The achievement marks a significant leap in the record books, surpassing the previous mark of 2,184 kilograms (4,814.90 pounds) set by russian lifter Sergey skolskiy in St. Petersburg, Russia, in December 2021. Simos’s lift exceeded the previous record by over 400 pounds. This record-breaking feat highlights the growing strength and fitness community in Sarasota, Florida, and demonstrates the potential for everyday athletes to achieve extraordinary results.
Simos, who also dedicates time to building his personal brand Neuxist, reportedly has a background in gymnastics, which contributed to the “insane muscle power” displayed during the attempt, according to Sarasota Magazine. The event, held at the one-year anniversary of The KôR Sarasota Gym, garnered attention for the gym and showcased the dedication of local athletes.