Is it possible to break out of a pair of handcuffs using raw brute force?

Question

Is it possible to break out of a pair of handcuffs using raw brute force?

Answer 1

Actually it has happened in real life.  I remember seeing that on Cops, it's a TV show where the camera crew tags along with real police officers and film arrests and such.  This must've been 10 years ago or more when I saw it, they arrested a white supremacist.  After he was cuffed he started struggling and the handcuffs broke.

Answer 2

Yes...if your name is Bruce Banner..or Chuck Norris

Answer 3

it is possible,I seen it done before in World Strongest Man show.. but in real situation unlikely because handcuffs are put on from behind,enabling  you to use power to pull them part

Answer 4

It is possible, I have seen it done for a strength demonstration, but normal people can not do it.