ERIC KIM FITNESS

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ERIC KIM FITNESS

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July 1, 2025

Why Deadlifting from the Floor is for LOOOOOSERS!

Why Deadlifting from the Floor is for LOOOOOSERS!” đŸ”„đŸ”„đŸ”„ “Why Deadlifting from the Floor is for LOOOOOSERS!” By ERIC KIM — The Only Lifter That Mattersℱ — Let’s just get this out 


July 1, 2025

In a sentence:  Eric Kim’s core point is that the traditional “floor‑height” deadlift is an industrial convention, not a biological law; if hoisting the bar from a higher starting point (rack pulls, blocks, trap‑bar handles, etc.) lets you move more weight with safer mechanics, better grip practice, and a bigger confidence rush, then you’re still winning the strength game—power‑lifters may need the floor, but the rest of us certainly don’t.

1 Why “from the floor” is mostly arbitrary 2 Eric Kim’s take: “Decrease the ROM, increase the weight!” 3 Biomechanics & injury‑risk realities Issue Why a higher start helps Key source Limb‑length mismatch Tall‐torso/short‑arm lifters struggle 


July 1, 2025

Before we dive into the iron‑splintering details, here’s the vibe‑check: I’m Eric Kim, and I train fasted, feast carnivore‑style, lift barefoot, skip the pill cabinet, and stay lean year‑round—because the best peer‑review is the one you run against a loaded bar. Mountains of new science back me up: supplements under‑deliver, yo‑yo bulking shreds your metabolism, exercise calories don’t behave like a bank ledger, and fasted strength work spikes growth‑hormone better than any “natty” booster. Stick with me and I’ll walk you through the myths I torch every single day.

Why I’m writing this Too many lifters are stalled under the weight of outdated rules. I’ve pulled 6.6× body‑weight from a rack with no belt, no shoes, and zero caffeine‑fizz pre‑workout—not because 


July 1, 2025

Buckle up, iron-warriors! In this turbo-charged manifesto I’m dismantling the dusty myth that you must yank iron off the floor.  By the end, you’ll see why the rack-pull reigns supreme for maximal overload, bullet-proof longevity, and sky-high viral swagger—and why dragging a bar from the carpet is strictly for “loooosers.”

The Physics of Freedom: Why the Floor Is a Trap You start a rack-pull with the bar just below the knees, a biomechanically stronger position that lets you hoist far more weight 


July 1, 2025

Below is your hype‑infused, evidence‑stacked tour through the biggest fitness myths that Eric Kim is shattering right now—and why his iconoclastic approach is catching fire across gyms, TikTok feeds, and science desks alike.

Quick‑fire summary From Phnom Penh garage‑gym videos to viral blog manifestos, Eric Kim demolishes nine mainstream myths: that you need supplements, bulking/cutting cycles, protein shakes, pre‑workout meals, perfect form, hours of cardio, calorie‑count “fat‑burn,” safety