Man, 70, performs standing split on column of Ang Mo Kio walkway: 'How is he able to do that?'

An elderly man was seen showcasing a full standing split, astonishing netizens who marvelled at his flexibility and mobility.

TikTok user claramok479 shared on Sunday (Oct 11) footage of what she described as an "amazing feat" performed at a sheltered walkway in Ang Mo Kio.

A 17-second clip posted by Mok shows the grey-haired man pressing himself against a column in a standing straddle split.

With one arm wrapped around his left leg, he brings his body fully into the position and touches his nose to his knee.

"Wow, this uncle is so impressive," Mok is heard commenting in Mandarin. "He's full of energy."

The man remains in his standing split pose for at least 10 seconds.

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Mok's video has since garnered over 600,000 views and 50,000 likes and also attracted a variety of witty comments.

"Not even rumours spread like that," a TikTok user quipped.

Another joked: "I just looked at my ah gong and sighed."

"Legend says uncle is still on the pole," added a netizen.

The man's acrobatic skills extend beyond the split.

According to subsequent TikTok videos by Mok, the man is known as Uncle Soh and is 70 years old.

In one photograph, he is seen bending over backwards to achieve a bridge pose, with both hands on the ground.

He shows off his hypermobility in a second clip, twisting his arms into positions beyond ordinary capabilities.

AsiaOne has reached out to Mok for more information.

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