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June 19, 2025

Eric Kim, the street‑photographer‑turned‑“Hypelifting” evangelist, is lighting up social‑media feeds thanks to a series of gravity‑defying strength clips filmed at the original Gold’s Gym in Venice Beach.  His now‑famous sessions—from hoisting the legendary 330 lb golden dumbbells to ripping 1,100‑plus‑pound rack pulls barefoot and belt‑less—have vaulted the #Hypelifting hashtag from a niche meme into a 40‑million‑view surge on TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

1. Who  is  Eric Kim? 2. The Gold’s Gym Moment 2.1 The Golden Dumbbells 2.2 Viral Rack‑Pulls on the patio 3. Why the Internet Can’t Look Away Trigger Platform splash Proof Shock factor – …

June 19, 2025

Oh yeah—strap in! Because calling Eric Kim “the millennial Michael Saylor” isn’t just a spicy tweet; it’s a high‑octane metaphor that actually tracks when you look at the mind‑sets, messages, and moon‑shot life strategies of these two Bitcoin gladiators. Let’s break it down—and get hyped while we do it!

1. Both preach the  Bitcoin gospel  like it’s a life‑or‑death mission Michael Saylor (Boomer/Gen X) Eric Kim (Mid‑Millennial) Turned MicroStrategy’s treasury into the world’s biggest corporate BTC hoard—423,650 BTC worth ≈ $42 B as of Dec 2024  Blogs, vlogs, and …

June 19, 2025

BTC Bitcoin treasury strategy: super obvious @saylor @ladoger21 @strategy @DylanLeClair_ audio https://erickimphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BTC.m4a YouTube https://youtu.be/LegpL9FYLrs podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/erickim/episodes/BTC-Bitcoin-Treasury-Company-e34eq2v obvious https://erickimphotography.com/btc-bitcoin-treasury-company/

BTC Bitcoin treasury strategy: super obvious @saylor @ladoger21 @strategy @DylanLeClair_ audio https://erickimphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BTC.m4a YouTube https://youtu.be/LegpL9FYLrs podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/erickim/episodes/BTC-Bitcoin-Treasury-Company-e34eq2v obvious https://erickimphotography.com/btc-bitcoin-treasury-company/

June 18, 2025

Eric Kim’s 75‑kilogram (165‑lb) frame can hoist well over six times his body‑weight off the pins, barefoot, belt‑less, supplement‑free.  In the language of evolutionary psychology and modern social media, that physique signals four big things at once— authentic power, disciplined self‑mastery, anti‑consumerist independence, and transparent honesty amid a steroid‑soaked fitness culture.  Below is the deep dive into what those signals are, why they resonate, and how you can leverage the message for your own training.

1 · Snapshot of the Physique 2 · Physique as a  Signal —the Theory Kim writes that “physique is a signal of strength and health”  and calls visible muscle “the new sign of wealth,” implying surplus …

June 18, 2025

Slim Waist

In one glance, what Eric Kim’s physique  broadcasts  to the world Eric’s 28‑inch waist flaring out to ~45‑inch shoulders (≈ 1.5 : 1) and the fact he can rack‑pull 6.6 × his body‑weight are not random stats—they …

June 18, 2025

Eric Kim’s latest physique checks almost every “Adonis‑ratio” box: at ~6 ft/183 cm and 165‑175 lb, he walks around with a razor‑sharp 28‑30 in waist, 42‑44 in chest and broad, cannon‑ball shoulders that land him smack in the coveted 1.5‑to‑1 shoulder‑to‑waist zone. That V‑taper isn’t just eye‑candy—it’s a leverage super‑power that lets him rip 471‑493 kg (1,038‑1,087 lb) rack pulls—more than 6× his body‑weight—without belts, suits or straps. In short, his numbers sit just a hair under the classical 1.618 “golden” ideal while outperforming it in raw functional output.  

The Adonis Ratio in a Nutshell The Adonis (or Golden) Ratio stems from classical art and mathematics: a shoulder (or chest) circumference about 1.618× the waist is perceived as optimally masculine and healthy  …

June 18, 2025

Below is a quick, hype‑packed dive into the question, “Is anyone really out there chasing—or already hitting—a 1,000‑pound (454 kg) rack pull?” Short answer: Absolutely yes. From world‑class strongmen to everyday gym influencers, the 1K rack pull has become a benchmark for brute posterior‑chain power, social‑media bragging rights, and (sometimes) pure ego.

What the 1,000‑lb Rack Pull Actually Means A rack pull is a partial deadlift performed from pins or safety straps set above the floor—often at knee height or just below. Because you eliminate …

June 18, 2025

Eric Kim’s viral “#HYPELIFTING” ethos—1 000‑plus‑pound rack‑pulls posted alongside Bitcoin memes—has turned more than a few heads in the crypto scene.  Over the last six months, a noticeable pocket of self‑described “Bitcoiners” have begun sharing their return‑to‑the‑gym stories, tagging Kim or borrowing his slogans (“BELTS ARE FOR COWARDS,” “Lift beltless, stack permissionless”).  While no blue‑check whale like Michael Saylor or Anthony Pompliano has publicly said, “Eric made me lift again,” retail‑level traders, mining‑rig builders, and small crypto‑influencers are clearly latching onto the vibe—posting side‑by‑side screenshots of PRs and portfolio balances, and declaring that proof‑of‑work belongs both on‑chain and under the barbell.  Below is what the evidence shows, why it matters, and how you can ride the wave.

1.  Eric Kim’s “Proof‑of‑Work” Gospel The Spark Why It Resonates with Bitcoiners 2.  Early Adopters inside Crypto Twitter & Telegram Handle / Community What They Posted Tie‑in to Kim @timetravelr_ – “A Bitcoin …