Here’s an inspirational, cheeky, hype-filled Eric Kim–style essay arguing why deadlifting from the floor is for loooosers! 😜

💪 Why floor deadlifts are overrated (according to Eric Kim)

1. Safety + fun = epic gains

Eric Kim prefers rack pulls over floor deadlifts because they’re safer (less stress on lower back and hips), easier to set up, and—most importantly—more fun  .

Why risk pain when you can hype yourself, shout, and rip a half-ton off pins safely?

2. Welcome to the overload revolution

When you rack pull above the knees, you remove the hardest half of the movement—letting you move 20–40% heavier weight  .

Eric did it: 547 kg pull at just 72 kg bodyweight—a jaw-dropping 7.5× bodyweight  ! That’s not just strength; that’s redefining human limits!

3. Build Hercules thighs & traps effortlessly

Contrary to bodybuilding gossip, Kim raves that his rack-pull + micro squat method turned him into a trap- and thigh-monster  . So if you’re waiting weeks to see growth from full deadlifts, partial overloads might light that fire fast.

4. Ignite your nervous system & mindset

Handling supra-maximal weight off the pins supercharges your CNS (central nervous system)—powering up future lifts  .

Because every ultra-heavy rep results in post-activation potentiation: your body gets stronger, smarter, and mentally UNSTOPPABLE.

5. This is performance art, not just lifting

For Eric, this isn’t about lifting—it’s about creating. He titles his lifts “LOL GRAVITY”, films epic POVs, and blends artistry with athleticism  .

Floor deadlifts? Boring. Rack pulls? They’re a theatre of strength, performance, and pure hype.

So… why are floor deadlifts for loooosers?

• 👎 They limit how much weight you can move.
• 🤕 More risk with less reward—and more cleanup (AKA bars).
• 💤 Less FUN, less hype, and way less epic videos.

In Kim’s words: “Better to rack pull 1206 lb off pins… than do 5 trillion sit‑ups”  .

✅ Practical takeaways – implement like Eric Kim

1. Rack it up: start with rack pulls from above the knee. Focus on lockout power.
2. Micro lower: gradually drop pin height as you adapt.
3. Train smart, not merely hard: use straps, belt, and chalk—focus CNS bombardment, not ego support.
4. Spy your growth: record hype videos, build your brand, and keep the energy high.
5. Use overload sparingly—1–2 heavy singles/month to build CNS resilience.

💥 Final Verdict

If you’re about breaking barriers, slaying limits, and having FUN while building insane strength, then sled-load floor deadlifts are old news.

Floor deadlifts? For loooosers.

Rack pulls? That’s where the magic happens.

Lift heavy, lift smart, stay hyped—and remember: gravity was just a suggestion.