A Russian CrossFit instructor has accidentally set a world record for the most pull-ups in a minute while filming a promotional video.

Victor Makurov, who works at a fitness centre in Perm, central Russia, was filming to encourage young men to start doing sports.

A clip showed Makurov doing 67 reps in a minute while trying to beat his old personal record. In the process, he managed to beat the current Guinness world record by a whopping 17 pull-ups.

Russian fitness instructor Victor Makurov has accidentally set a world record for the most pull-ups in a minute after completing 67 reps while filming a promotional video

The CrossFit instructor soon discovered his accidental world record, although for now he says he is not planning on getting in touch with the institution to apply for the official title.

The athlete still plans to increase the record and is aiming for 70 reps in one minute.

When asked about how he achieved this feat Mr Makurov said he trained hard in weightlifting and gymnastics, the prime component of his gym sessions.

The CrossFit instructor soon discovered his accidental world record, although for now he says he is not planning on getting in touch with the institution to apply for the official title

He said: 'Muscle power is very important. I train every day, sometimes even twice a day.'

According to the official world record website, the most pull ups in one minute is 50 and was achieved by Michael Eckert from the USA in 2015.

Michael is a US Marine and completed the attempt on the MCAS Iwakuni USMC base in Japan.