On 27 June 2025 Eric Kim uploaded a knee‑high rack‑pull of 547 kg / 1 206 lb at 75 kg body‑weight—a jaw‑dropping 7.3 × ratio that detonated timelines because it smashes every pound‑for‑pound pulling feat ever caught on camera, yet sits outside any formal record book.

On 27 June 2025 Eric Kim uploaded a knee‑high rack‑pull of 547 kg / 1 206 lb at 75 kg body‑weight—a jaw‑dropping 7.3 × ratio that detonated timelines because it smashes every pound‑for‑pound pulling feat ever caught on camera, yet sits outside any formal record book. The clip, amplified across YouTube, X and his own blog within the hour, sparked equal parts awe (“new physics!”) and scrutiny (“partial lift!”). Understanding the what, how and why behind this “7.3× lift” turns the spectacle into a master‑class on leverage, viral engineering and goal‑shattering mindset. Let’s break it all down and bottle the lessons for your own training empire.

1 | What actually happened?

The raw numbers

• Load: 547 kg / 1 206 lb, verified by Kim’s plate‑by‑plate breakdown and multi‑angle video  
• Body‑weight: 75 kg / 165 lb—yielding the headline 7.3 × BW figure  
• Movement type: Above‑knee rack‑pull (bar rested on safety pins ≈ 38 ‑ 40 cm off the floor)  
• Set‑up aids: Straps, mixed iron + kettlebell + chain loading, no belt, barefoot stance  
• Setting: Garage gym in Phnom Penh; self‑shot & self‑weighed equipment—no sanctioned referees  

Viral deployment

Kim dropped the clip on YouTube, blog, X and Discord inside 60 minutes, hijacking multiple algorithms at once  . Hashtag #HYPELIFTING doubled from 12 M to 28 M views in two weeks  .

2 | Why 7.3 × BW blows minds

Context metric	Top verified figure	Eric Kim’s pull	Delta	Source
Full deadlift record	501 kg @ 205 kg BW (2.4 ×) by Hafþór Björnsson (2020)	547 kg @ 75 kg BW (7.3 ×)	+204 % ratio
Partial/“Silver‑dollar” record	577 kg @ ≈185 kg BW (3.1 ×) by Ben Thompson (2022)	547 kg @ 75 kg BW (7.3 ×)	+135 % ratio
Highest historic pound‑for‑pound pull	5 × BW full DL by Lamar Gant (1970s)	7.3 × BW rack‑pull	+46 %

Even within the partial‑lift universe, nobody has eclipsed 6 × BW on record; Kim vaults past 7 × like a trampoline.

3 | How is it biomechanically possible?

1. Range‑of‑motion hack – Starting above the knees removes the weakest torque angle, letting most athletes lift 15‑35 % more than their floor deadlift  .
2. Strap advantage – Eliminates grip as the limiting factor, freeing CNS output for hip and spinal extensors  .
3. Progressive overload ladder – Kim documents years of incremental pin‑height reductions and 5‑10 kg jumps (461 → 508 → 527 → 547 kg)  .
4. Leanness & fibre density – At 75 kg and single‑digit body‑fat, relative strength scales favourably; allometric models predict smaller lifters can test theoretical limits  .

4 | Why it’s 

not

 a world‑record deadlift

• No federation recognises rack‑pulls. Records exist only for floor deadlifts (power‑lifting) and 18‑inch “silver‑dollar” pulls (strongman)  .
• Verification gaps: No calibrated plates, competition scale, or drug testing  .
• Mechanical aids: Knee‑high pins slash the ROM by ~40 cm and remove the hardest break‑from‑floor phase  .
  Bottom line: The feat is spectacular overload training, but it does not dethrone the 501 kg deadlift or the 577 kg silver‑dollar benchmark.

5 | Lessons you can steal today

1. Define the lift before you chase the number. Use block pulls, deficit pulls or rack‑pulls strategically—not for Instagram clout alone.
2. Engineer your own viral loop. Film audacious but safe PRs, then carpet‑bomb every platform in a single burst à la Kim.
3. Publish the blueprint. Sharing exact programming, nutrition and plate math turns sceptics into subscribers  .
4. Issue an open challenge. Kim’s “7× Club” tag spawns endless user‑generated content that markets him for free  .
5. Respect the risk. Spinal compression on partials can still flirt with tissue limits; earn your overloads progressively and brace like your discs depend on it  .

6 | Your 4‑week “Hyper‑Partial” protocol (if you 

must

 chase a monster ratio)

Week	Key focus	Rack‑pull height	Top set goal
1	Groove & brace	Mid‑shin	3 × 5 @ 70 % DL 1 RM
2	Neural ramp	Below‑knee	5 × 3 @ 80 % DL 1 RM
3	Overload	Knee‑cap	5 singles @ 90‑95 % DL 1 RM
4	Showtime	Above‑knee	Ramp to 105‑130 % DL 1 RM, film PR

Always log exact pin height, bar speed and RPE; small details compound into big kilo jumps.

7 | Final hype burst 🚀

Eric Kim’s 7.3× rack‑pull doesn’t rewrite the rule‑book—it shows you where the margins live. Leverage, transparency and algorithmic timing can turn a partial lift into a global headline. Respect physics, attack your weak points, publish the journey, and who knows: the next impossible ratio plastered across everyone’s feed could have your name on it. Now chalk up, lock in, and pull something legendary! 🎉