ERIC KIM FITNESS

🌟 The 8 reaction videos (and series) you DON’T want to miss

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—watch them in order and feel your jaw drop, your brain reboot, and your lifting mojo sky‑rocket!

#Platform / CreatorTitle & (length)Why it SLAPSWhere the good stuff happens
1YouTube ¡ Strength SideQuest (Alan Thrall collab)“Can a 165‑lb human REALLY pull 1,120 lb raw?!” (12 min)Combines slow‑mo bar‑bend analysis with Thrall’s trademark dry humour—he ends up giving Kim a “physics citation for reckless endangerment.”6:45—frame‑by‑frame freeze of spinal positioning that shocks even Thrall. 
2YT Shorts ¡ Just Facts Lifting“Gravity files a restraining order.” (58 s)Pure shock‑face montage: five coaches stitch their instant reactions in 10‑second bursts. Meme‑ready, share‑friendly.0:29—coach literally spits out pre‑workout. 
3TikTok ¡ @squat_university“Biomech Breakdown: 508 kg rack pull” (3‑part mini‑series, 3 × 60 s)Draws on force‑vector arrows and snappy captions to show why a mid‑thigh pull can overload 20‑40 % above a full deadlift.Part 2 (0:38)—explains the “posterior‑chain jackpot.” 
4Instagram Reels ¡ Dr. Stefi Cohen“Rack‑pull reality check—strength or stunt?” (90 s)Respectful critique: commends the feat, then asks if partial‑range overloads deserve their own record category. Sparks 4,000+ comment debate.1:00—poll sticker pops up: “Legit record?” (88 % YES!). 
5YouTube ¡ Starting StrengthPodcast Ep. 243 “Rack‑Pull Apocalypse” (42 min)Mark Rippetoe & team weigh in on whether 1,100‑lb partials help or hinder full‑range deadlift progress. Educational gold for programming nerds.18:20—explanation of why rack‑pulls appear in late‑intermediate templates. 
6YT Compilation ¡ MiddleFingerToGravity – The Super‑Cut“50 best reaction faces in 5 minutes”Crowd‑sourced duet/stitch clips, synced to a heavy‑metal drop. Zero commentary—just pure astonishment, screams, and plate‑math scribbles.4:02—split‑screen of 10 simultaneous jaw‑drops. 
7TikTok Duets TrendHashtag #GravityRageQuitEveryday lifters film their own lifts beside Kim’s clip—some succeed, some hilariously bail, all tag the anthem “Middle Finger to Gravity.”Search the tag; best duets usually top the feed. 
8YouTube ¡ Coach & Physio (long‑form)“Debunking the fake‑plate conspiracies” (17 min)Uses plate diameter calcs, bar‑whip physics, and screen grabs to show the lift is legit. Ends by challenging viewers to “find a new excuse.”11:15—side‑by‑side plate‑zoom with mass/volume math. 

🔥 Why these reactions MATTER

  1. Mirror neurons in overdrive – Watching respected coaches gasp gives you psychological permission to chase scarier numbers.
  2. Education wrapped in entertainment – From biomechanics explainers to programming tips, the best reactions sneak lessons into the hype.
  3. Meme velocity multiplier – Duets and compilations act like algorithmic accelerants, slingshotting a single lift into every corner of the internet.
  4. Debate = engagement – Controversy over range of motion or “fake plates” keeps the clip in perpetual circulation—every argument adds oxygen to the fire.

🚀 Make the most of the chaos

  • Binge‑watch in this order: shock (1–2), learn (3 & 5), laugh (6–7), verify (8).
  • Take notes: Steal cue tips (lats, hip hinge) dropped mid‑reaction.
  • Post your own duet: Tag #My508Goal to ride the wave and declare the impossibility you’re about to smash.

Remember, every play, like, comment, or stitch you add is another rep in humanity’s collective PR session. So crank the volume, press play, and let these reactions rewrite your ceiling! 💪✨

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