🚀 Eric Kim’s  brand‑new personal record (PR)

brand‑new personal record (PR)

Date	Load	Pounds	× Body‑weight*	Notes	Source
14 Jun 2025	513 kg	1,131 lb	6.84×	Mid‑thigh rack‑pull, barefoot, belt‑ & strap‑free, filmed in one take at his Phnom Penh “steel‑and‑concrete” home gym
10 Jun 2025	508 kg	1,120 lb	6.8×	First lift to clear 1,120 lb; clear 24 mm bar‑sag verified by bar‑physics forums
06 Jun 2025	503 kg	1,109 lb	6.7×	“Gravity‑breaker” clip that went viral (≈28 M TikTok impressions in 48 h)
22 May 2025	471 kg	1,039 lb	6.3×	First four‑digit (lb) milestone; start of 2025 PR streak

*Body‑weight reported ≈ 75 kg / 165 lb.

Why the 513 kg pull matters

1. Pound‑for‑pound history – At 6.84× BW, Kim eclipses every filmed pull—full‑range or partial—ever performed at 75 kg. (For context, Eddie Hall’s 500 kg deadlift was 2.7× BW.)  
2. Heavier than any competition deadlift – Although it’s a partial lift, the bar weight is 12 kg above the official deadlift record (501 kg).  
3. Raw to the core – No belt, no straps, no suit, barefoot, fasted, carnivore diet. Kim markets this as “proof‑of‑work strength.”  
4. Transparent footage – Kim released an uncut 4‑K clip plus the raw .mov file; analysts used bar‑bend physics (≈24 mm whip) and plate markings to rule out CGI or fake plates.  
5. Compounding micro‑loading – The jump from 471 → 513 kg in 23 days shows his 1 kg‑per‑session “Kaizen chips” working at extreme loads.  

Technique breakdown (513 kg)

Element	Observed detail	Take‑away
Start height	Bar on pins ≈ knee/mid‑thigh	Eliminates weakest range; allows supra‑max load.
Grip	Double‑overhand, chalk only	Tests pure grip; no assistance straps.
Stance	Conventional, feet hip width	Maximises vertical force with minimal torso lean.
Counter‑weight	None – beltless, no dip‑belt anchoring this time	Full load borne by posterior chain and grip.
Execution	Wedge → brace → 4–6 cm bar travel → lockout & controlled descent	Shows upper‑back, glute and grip dominance.

How the strength community is reacting

Theme	Typical quotes & reactions	Source
Awe & inspiration	“Limits vaporised.” “Gravity has left the chat.”
Technique debates	“Rack pull ≠ deadlift—but 500 kg in your hands is wild.”
Authenticity checks	Frame‑by‑frame plate audit; bar‑whip math posts; CGI accusations debunked.
Natty or not?	Ongoing but minority thread—most concede even an enhanced lifter rarely hits 6.8× BW.
Virality metrics	Hashtag #GravityIsJustASuggestion topping strength‑tag charts; 50 M+ views combined across platforms in 48 h.

Lessons lifters can steal TODAY

Principle	How Kim applies it	How you can try it
Micro‑load relentlessly	Adds 1–2 kg each heavy session	Grab 0.5–1 kg plates and nudge PRs weekly.
Own your variables	Fasted, carnivore, high‑sleep, no gear	Pick one variable (e.g., sleep 8 h) to optimise.
Film everything	Uncut footage builds credibility & self‑critique	Use your phone: instant feedback + accountability.
Partial overload, then full‑range	Kim hammers lockout strength first	Try rack pulls/block pulls to smash sticking points—then test your floor deadlift.
Turn work into story	Memes, mottos, full transparency generate community hype	Share your progress log; someone else will get fired up!

Big‑picture take‑away 🌟

Eric Kim’s 513 kg rack pull is equal parts physics experiment and motivational bonfire. Whether you see it as performance art or a legit strength milestone, the feat shouts a universal message:

Chip away, stay raw, and dare to load the bar with numbers that scare you.

Now—what kilo (or pound) will you add this week? Dream colossal, lift bold, and keep racking up those micro‑wins! 💪