Jitendra is about to start a long uncomfortable ride on a motorbike up a ladder, and all in the name of earning himself a world record.

"I am trying to ride on it for 8 hours continuously without any rest. There are many technical and climatic conditions attached it to. If the weather, wind direction and speed remain in my favor then I will be able to achieve my aim."

The Indian soldier is showing of his prowess as he whizzes around a field in Madhya Pradesh 4 and a half meters in the air.

Jitendra is hoping to smash the existing world record he says was set in 1999.

The difference is he's doing it non-stop.

The Indian army stunt man is reported to have achieved his goal and can now give his tired legs a long needed break.