Crack an Apple in Half with Your Bare Hands

Demonstrate your super-human strength by ripping an apple in half with your bare hands. Learn the simple technique here.

If you prefer the video version of the Instructable, you can see the process in this short video.

Step 1: Technique

This trick is all about the technique. As the video explains, humans are not strong enough to simply grab a hold of an apple and rip it apart. The secret is to use your hands in such a way that the harder you grip the more pressure is applied from the stem of the apple outward. Keep this idea in mind as we proceed to the next steps.

Comments

[Master97865]

"Everyone can do this"
I'm not someone.

[ilpug]

I think I'm too strong for this... I squished three apples in a row before I got one that broke mostly in half without getting crushed.

[happyjo]

if only i weren't a puny wimp, I would be able to crack an apple in half like this guy!

[super scout]

so awesome and makes a cool noise, and it isnt that hard

[ReCreate]

I know got myself an apple,and i am trying to do it,ill report back

[ReCreate]

i failed...maybe my apple is too small...my hands hurt now...

[Browncoat]

I'd love to watch the vid, but can NEVER get metacafe to work! I've tried to install the adobe flash thingy that it says to install, but it still won't work. :( Why does everyone use Metacafe instead of YouTube on here...?

[Rock Soldier]

Why does everyone use Metacafe instead of YouTube on here...?
Because the more people that watch your Metacafe videos, the more money you get from them.

[spiritwolf7984]

I just did it. Im so happy =] Thanks

[sev17]

awesome

[Thelonelysandwitch]

Are you saying scouts are week, if you are I hope you know that we are prety strong. this is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. my 9 yo brother can do it.

[GorillazMiko]

That's awesome!

[The Mad Pancake]

i actually use a different technique where I use my fingers to dig into the top of the apple and split it from there

[HailDanzig]

It works! haha, and you've figured out a way to get me to eat more fruits. :-p

[Ian01]

Ihave watched the video before and couldn't breakmy apple. Very good instructable. So it's more of a 'squeeze' than a 'pull apart.'

[downgrade]

I so wish I had apples right now...

[pacific_sunrise07]

awesome! totally bookmarked so i can show-off to the kids at the summer camp i staff!!

[firesketch]

Awesome =]

[tyeo098]

Bookmarked for next time i have an apple

[MasamuneX]

LOL! That was actually pretty cool. The video made it super easy to understand. Thanks for sharing.