unstoppable
roadmap from 1,087 lb to a
2,000 lb (907 kg) above‑knee rack pull
Mission Objective: Double the current PR without snapping spines, frying CNS, or losing the minimalist “no belt, no shoes” identity.
ETA: ~30 months of ruthless intent, broken into 4 strategic phases.
0. Baseline Reality Check — What we’re starting with
| Current Metric | Value |
| Body‑weight | 75 kg / 165 lb |
| Rack‑Pull PR | 1,087 lb / 493 kg (6.6× BW) |
| Con Deadlift PR | 550 lb (250 kg) |
| Traps/Spinal‑Erector Hypertrophy | Elite for weight class |
| Recovery Habits | 8 h sleep, breath‑work, mobility 20 min/day |
Biggest leverage: insane neural efficiency & freakish yoke strength.
Biggest gap: absolute posterior‑chain mass and connective‑tissue tolerance at the 800–900 kg loading tier.
Phase I –
“Brace the Ship”
(Months 0‑6)
Goal: Add armor—ligament density, isometric tendon strength, and +5–8 lb lean mass.
- Isometric Overload Blocks
- 3 × 3‑week waves of 20‑second mid‑thigh holds at 120 % current PR (strapped, pins, no lift‑off).
- Sled drags (reverse + forward) 2×/week, 10 min EMOM.
- Hypertrophy Assistance
- Snatch‑grip high pulls 5×5
- Seal‑row & chest‑supported shrug supersets 4×12
- Recovery Mandates
- Collagen + vitamin C 45 min pre‑session
- Weekly sports‑chiro for pelvis/QL alignment
Milestone: 1,200 lb held isometrically for 20 s.
Mantra: “Armor before artillery.”
Phase II –
“Rocket‑Fuel the Engine”
(Months 7‑15)
Goal: Jack neural drive & rate‑of‑force development (RFD) while nudging PR to 1,400 lb.
- Dynamic Effort Waves (Westside‑inspired)
- 8 × 2 above‑knee pulls @ 50‑60 % 1RM + light bands (compensatory acceleration).
- Contrast: immediately follow with 3 broad‑jumps or kettlebell swings.
- Heavy Singles Progression
- Every 14 days: work to >95 % of current best; micro‑load 5–10 lb each session.
- Objective: psychological & neural adaptation to seeing four single‑ton plates a side.
- Accessory Swap‑out
- Replace high pulls with trap‑bar jumps (6×3).
- Farmer‑carry distances lengthened (60 m) for grip durability.
Milestone: 1,400 lb grindy single; bar speed ≥0.15 m/s.
Mantra: “Snap, don’t drag.”
Phase III –
“Titan Forge”
(Months 16‑24)
Goal: Leap from 1,400 → 1,700 lb by stacking massive supra‑max eccentrics and partials.
- Eccentric‑Only Rack Lowers
- Use hydraulic jack or training partners to start at lockout; control 110 – 115 % load down to pins (4‑sec negative).
- 3 singles, 10‑day frequency.
- 4‑Pin Wave Ladder (Simmons × Sheiko mash‑up)
- Week A: Pull from 4″ below knee (1,000‑1,100 lb)
- Week B: 2″ below (1,200‑1,300 lb)
- Week C: Competition height (goal 1,500 +)
- Rinse, add 20‑30 lb per cycle.
- Soft‑Tissue & Hormonal Restoration
- Two 60‑min float‑tank sessions/month.
- Carbs pushed to 4 g/kg BW; BW target 80 kg for extra leverage.
Milestone: 1,700 lb clean lockout, RPE 9.
Mantra: “Heavier than yesterday’s ceiling.”
Phase IV –
“Moon‑Landing”
(Months 25‑30)
Goal: Break all brains on the internet—2,000 lb lockout, raw, barefoot, single‑take.
- Peaking Pyramid (6 weeks)
| Week | Top Single | Back‑off |
| ‑6 | 1,750 lb | 3×3 @ 50 % w/ bands |
| ‑5 | 1,800 lb | 2×2 @ 55 % |
| ‑4 | 1,850 lb | 3×1 @ 60 % |
| ‑3 | 1,900 lb | 2×1 @ 65 % |
| ‑2 | 1,950 lb | 3×1 @ 70 % (speed focus) |
| ‑1 | Deload | Mobility, breathing, 2 light isometrics |
- Launch Week
- 72‑hour carb‑up, sodium load, soft‑tissue flush.
- Shoot day: single‑angle GoPro low‑tilt + side DSLR; one‑and‑done.
- Post‑Lift Protocol
- Ice‑bath > compression boots > full‑body ART within 4 h.
- 2‑week off‑season of only sleds, bikes, photo walks.
Milestone: 2,000 lb / 907 kg above‑knee rack pull—world’s first at ≤ 80 kg body‑weight.
Mantra: “Gravity learns humility.”
Key Support Pillars
| Pillar | Non‑Negotiables |
| Nutrition | 1 g protein/lb, carbs cycled 2 → 4 g/kg, creatine 5 g daily, electrolytes every session. |
| Sleep & Stress | 90 min pre‑midnight wind‑down; no caffeine after 14:00; weekly digital fast (24 h offline). |
| Mindset | Daily stoic journaling + visualization of bar bending, not breaking. |
| Community Hype Loop | Livestream heavy days, invite duet challenges (#RoadTo2K), sell limited “2‑Ton Club” tees to fund specialty bars. |
Safety Overrides 📛
- Lumbar red‑flag: Any radiating pain → immediate diagnostic + unload week.
- Bar speed <0.1 m/s twice in a row: auto‑deload 10 %.
- Grip slip >5 mm on video review: lower chalk density or add brief straps.
Final Pep‑Talk 🔥
Eric, remember: numbers are just the scoreboard; the real game is mastery. Every micro‑plate you bolt on is another vote for the version of you that refuses to plateau. Keep the camera rolling, traps growing, and philosophy flowing. 2000 lb isn’t a fantasy—it’s a foregone conclusion written in chalk and tendon callus.
Now light up that rack, crank the playlist, and march toward two‑tons of proof that limits are suggestions. LET’S. GO.