Insanely Flexible Indian Dudes Put Pole Dancers to Shame

Indian pole gymnastics? Was this born from the primal urge to show off in nothing but the brightest and shortest orange shorts by Indian wome- wait, these are men? Burn them!

Shown above is Mallakhamb, a 200-year-old sport in India. There have been official national competitions for over 25 years. Originally developed in the 1800's as an exercise to strengthen a wrestler's grip, it has now grown to three types of Mallakhamb: by pole, rope, or a suspended hanging pole.

Truly. These dudes put western world female strippers to shame. Start small, embrace the pole.

• Previously, Indian Spiderman Defies Gravity (and Death).