A man does a handstand on Lomnický Peak. (source: Facebook/Tatry Official)
The video is not even 20 seconds long, but has already been viewed more than 440,000 times.
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A young man climbs over the railing at the viewpoint on at Lomnický Štít peak and does a handstand.A young man climbs over the railing at the viewpoint on at Lomnický Štít peak and does a handstand.
In a standing position, he spreads his legs.
The video was shared by the Tatry official Facebook page.
On the edge of life and death?
"On the edge of life and death? No. A perfectly balanced and confident step. I've been dreaming of it since I learned to do a handstand. And learned about the existence of this place. I walked a few hills, but I saved Lomničák (Lomnický Peak) for a long time," writes Matej (26) from central Slovakia, in the status of the video.
He works as a personal calisthenics trainer, i.e. exercises with his own body.
"I've known for a long time that I must do a handstand, without it I simply won't leave the top. Physique training in an inverted position cannot be included in one training plan. No psychologist dictates the mental health training that I took for this. It's a dream that I breathed oxygen into and made its heart beat."
He continues that he dreams and live constantly and will continue to do so.
"And what do I get out of it? I'd rather not tell you that, because many people will lose their lives. Trying to get it too. Thank you for any reaction," Matej commented on his performance on the railing of the Lomnický Peak viewpoint.
Divided into two camps
Matej earned some very admiring comments.
"Massacre. Hats off and much admiration. Bow down, I know what a dream come true tastes like. Big dude. Respect! The master. Congratulations. Wow, I had chills," people said in superlatives.
His step seemed to some, on the contrary, too risky.
"Because of such desperate chasers for likes, there will be bars, nets and signs everywhere. You've blown away some of the simpler Darwin Award contestants... How wonderful, but a very bad example for your less experienced imitators. A very stupid and risky move. At all costs to impress and not think about the consequences," wrote other followers under the video published on July 10.
He has been honing the stand for years
Matej claims that he was not afraid because he had trained the handstand very well.
"I've been preparing for this for ten years. The stand is basically a marathon, there is always something to improve and polish to make it perfect, so that you believe in yourself. It's a really challenging element," said the calisthenics coach to Korzár.
It is said that with one's head down, one can feel everything it entails.
"You know that every centimetre, every breeze and anything that upsets your statics, strength in your stance, balance can cause you to fall. Anyone who practices handstand knows that they can't afford to be in a dangerous place because of it. I was also waiting for the weather to be calm or just a gentle breeze," he describes.
He did not notice any prohibition sign
He says that he trains mostly older clients who he doesn't have to cut out from doing it again because they are smart.
"If the person is sensible, they wouldn't do something they don't know in some exposed place. So I don't think it even needs any direct warnings that - don't do it either. Because of course, the one who doesn't know it won't do it," explains Matej.
According to his own words, he did not violate any ban.
©Korzár
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