For most of us, simply bending over to touch our toes can be difficult.
But no matter how good or bad our yoga moves are, they pale in comparison to the world’s
most flexible people who can bend into shapes that are cringe-worthy!
8.
Captain Frodo
Also known as “The Incredible Rubberman”, Captain Frodo was born with the strange ability
to dislocate almost every joint in his body which he uses as the basis for most of his
acts.
He has been performing since he was eight years old- starting out as an assistant at
his father’s magic show.
Today, he performs solos acts around the globe and has appeared in many TV shows entertaining
millions both on and off screen.
7.
Nokulunga Buthelezi
Lunga wasn’t trained to become a contortionist but has a purely natural talent which she
refers to as “snake genes” passed on to her by her great-grandmother.
Her talent was discovered at a young age when her mother found her sleeping with her legs
up by her face rolled up like a pretzel.
She then used her abilities to perform for her teachers and classmates in elementary
school, from where she was picked up by a talent scout.
6.
Alexey Goloborodko
Dancing contortionist Alexey from Russia has been training with the best trainers since
the age of 5.
He practices classical and modern dance in addition to his 3 hours of daily training-
which adds fluency, grace and elegance to his contortion performances.
Alexey is only 21 years old but has made himself a full-blown career out of his talent, having
performed in a variety of festivals, circuses and TV shows.
5.
Jaspreet Singh Kalra
This teenage contortionist from India, has taught himself how to rotate his head 180
degrees and twist his arms in a full 360-degree circle — without any permanent repercussions.
Jaspreet discovered his incredible ability to contort his body into extreme positions
when he started doing yoga after an injury.
His goal is not only be the pride of India, but to also be world famous by becoming the
number one contortionist in the world.
4.
Pixie Le Knot
Most people would bend over backwards for a part in the hugely popular TV program Game
of Thrones, but Pixie Le Knot- one of the most flexible contortionists in the UK, had
not even heard of the series before being offered a role.
She performs the most extreme and amazing backbends which very few other contortionists
are able to achieve.
Currently performing contortion and acrobatic acts all over the world, she has appeared
in many more films, commercials and music videos ever since.
3.
Leilani Franco
It’s no stretch to say that Leilani is flexible.
Plying her craft since age 6, Leilani has spent decades polishing the skills and abilities
needed to grow into a world-class contortionist.
The ex-Britain’s Got Talent contestant who holds the world record for the fastest backbend
walk and the fastest contortion roll, often amazes onlookers by effortlessly fitting her
body into hand-held luggage.
2.
Zlata
Another Russian contortionist on our list, Julia Günthel also known as Zlata…
She has been dubbed as the “world’s most flexible woman” making appearances on countless
newspapers worldwide.
Doctors claim she is so bendy that her ligaments are like an infant!
She’s even earned herself a Guinness Word Record with the force behind her backbend-
bursting three balloons between her back and legs in just 12 seconds.
1.
Daniel Browning Smith
Host of the History network series “Superhumans” Daniel is a classically trained contortionist
who has used his superhuman flexibility to bring the art of contortion to new heights.
Daniel can literally bend into any shape with his body including bending backwards, forwards,
dislocating his arms and legs and rotating his trunk 180 degrees.
Apart from holding the Guinness World Record for the most flexible man alive, he also holds
another six world records for equally amazing feats of contortion.
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