5 live's Head of News, Richard Jackson, was crowing about how impressive Andy Murray's pose on the front of the Daily mail was this morning. The caption next to the picture says "Andy Murray warmed up for today's quarter final at Wimbledon with this astonishing feat of strength"

"What core strength, what balance, what a physique!" (Richard Jackson)

I shouldn't have quoted him as he didn't say that at all but he was very impressed.

However, I protested that in fact Murray was doing nothing more than just flipping his legs up and trying to hold it for a split second. It looks a bit like doing the famous break-dance move "The Caterpillar". I know this as I saw the clip on the news.

However, my protestations made it sound like it was about as difficult as opening a jar of pickled onion, which I wouldn't do anyway as I hate them and i have weak wrists.

Anyway - this conversation soon turned into a challenge and seeing as I was just about to leave the office to go and interview Britain's top Hurdler Andy Turner, I had a camera to hand so I duly set about making a total fool of myself.

I refused to take my top off for the photo-shoot on the roof of Television Centre despite some very lucrative offers. However I think you'll agree my pose would actually get more points for artistic style (note the parallel legs!!).

You may win Wimbledon Andy but I have a better Caterpillar!

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