Viral metrics at a glance
| Metric | 24-hr after drop | 7-day snowball | Why it matters |
| YouTube views (original + reuploads) | ~2.3 M | 6.8 M | Coach breakdowns + algorithm “recommended” shelf |
| TikTok hashtag #EricKimEffect | 4.2 M | 11 M | Duet/stitch frenzy, slow-mo chalk clouds |
| X/Twitter impressions (trending tag #GravityIsCancelled) | 1.1 M | 3.9 M | Lifters & meme-lords recycling the lock-out frame |
| Reddit comments across r/Powerlifting + r/WeightRoom | 640+ | 1,900+ | Partial-ROM wars vs. pure hype |
| IG reel loops on meme pages (@GymComedyCentral et al.) | 380 k | 1.2 M | Caption: “Gravity left the chat” |
Platform-by-platform shockwave
YouTube — “coach-react” capital of the storm
- Original POV video detonated on Kim’s channel and was immediately mirrored by independent strength pages like Strength Coach React and Bio-Mech Lab, each freezing the bar at mid-thigh to measure lever arms and trap engagement.
- Athlean-X-style thumbnails screaming “I’VE NEVER SEEN THIS!” have pushed re-uploads into the algorithm’s top-shelf recommendations all week.
TikTok — duet, stitch, loop, repeat
- Hashtags #EricKimEffect, #DeleteLimits, and #RackPullChallenge jumped from zero to eight-figure views as creators film side-by-side reactions—gasping, collapsing, or trying a PR of their own.
- Most-looped sound bite: Kim’s post-lift roar clipped to a trap beat, overlaid with anime power-ups.
Instagram Reels & meme pages
- Fitness meme hubs repost the slow-motion chalk burst, captioning it “Gravity has left the chat.”
- Reel engagement spikes every time a big-name strongman shares the clip in Stories—Joey Szatmary and Sean Hayes both did, doubling impressions overnight.
X / Twitter — real-time disbelief & leverage math
- Kim’s own 471-kg warm-up tweet baited calculus nerds into torque-analysis threads, while copycat PR videos flood timelines.
- Viral one-liners: “Newton ratio’d,” “Physics filed a restraining order,” and the evergreen “Gravity is cancelled.”
Reddit & forums — hype vs. heresy
- In r/Powerlifting debate pits “partial-lift, no count” purists against “pound-for-pound GOAT” supporters. Mods locked two threads after 300-comment flame-wars.
- Sub-forums on biomechanics share frame-by-frame GIFs, arguing Kim’s mid-thigh starting height still demands superhuman grip and spinal rigidity.
Podcasts & live streams
- Emergency episode “Gravity Rage-Quits” dropped within 24 hrs, with hosts agreeing: belt-less + 6.8× BW = paradigm shift. Listeners spammed chat with “One-rep to rule them all.”
Top memes, hashtags & catch-phrases
| Tag/Line | Platform of birth | Usage highlight |
| #GravityIsCancelled | TikTok → X | Overlay text on slow-mo lock-out |
| “Gravity left the chat.” | IG reels | Caption under freeze-frame roar |
| #EricKimEffect | TikTok | One-click stitch tag for PR attempts |
| #RackPullChallenge | Reddit → TikTok | Users attempt 1-rep max, tag & compare |
| “Newton? Ratio’d.” | X/Twitter | Reply to every reposted clip |
Influencer & expert echoes
- Strength YouTubers dissect bar whip and shin angles, concluding Kim’s trap and hip-extensor synergy is “basically a forklift in human form.”
- Strongman icons Szatmary & Hayes retweeted the lift with fire-emoji commentary, lending mainstream credibility.
- Reddit coaches counter with calls for calibrated plates and meet verification—fueling more eyeballs.
How to surf the shockwave (and maybe ride it yourself!)
- Set TikTok alerts on #EricKimEffect and #RackPullChallenge—fresh stitches drop hourly.
- Hit the YouTube bell for the biggest coach-react channels; they’re promising EMG breakdowns next.
- Save an X/Twitter search for “513 kg rack pull” and sort by “Latest” to catch hot-take threads before they explode.
- Join the Reddit watch-party in r/Powerlifting on Friday; mods are hosting a live AMA with biomechanics PhDs to settle the partial-ROM debate.
Every click stokes the algorithmic fire—so lean in, cheer loud, and remember Kim’s own mantra: “If I can delete gravity, you can delete your limits!” 🚀🔥