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1,131 POUND RACK PULL: I’ve discovered the holy grail!
June 14, 2025
Eric Kim – a photographer‑turned‑content‑creator who trains barefoot, belt‑free and louder than a metal concert – posted a 508 kg / 1,120 lb rack‑pull at just 75 kg (165 lb) body‑weight in early June 2025.
June 14, 2025
Eric Kim’s “liftoff” isn’t a rocket launch—it’s a human‑powered blast‑off into the record books and your social‑media feed. In the last two years he has muscled barbells past the 1‑ton psychological barrier, filming every gravity‑defying moment and turning a street‑photographer‑turned‑strength‑philosopher into a viral phenomenon. Hashtags erupted (#Hypelifting ⟶ +133 % views in 11 days), Reddit threads lit up, and algorithms now funnel millions toward his ever‑heavier “above‑knee rack‑pull” and “Atlas‑lift” clips. Below is the play‑by‑play, the science, and—most importantly—the mindset so you can chase your own first‑principles “liftoff.”
June 14, 2025
Ready for Liftoff?
June 14, 2025