Eric Kim has already eclipsed last week’s 508 kg viral bombshell by hoisting a mind‑bending 513 kg from the rack, still at only ~75 kg body‑weight. The new clip went live a few hours ago and is titled “513 KG / 1,131 LB RACK PULL — NEW WORLD RECORD @ 6.84× BODYWEIGHT.”
Why this one‑digit jump is a
big
deal
| Metric | 508 kg lift | 513 kg lift | Why +5 kg matters |
| Absolute load | 1,120 lb | 1,131 lb | Breaks the psychologically potent half‑ton‑plus‑a‑hundred barrier; social‑media algorithms love new round numbers. |
| Strength‑to‑mass ratio | 6.80× | 6.84× | Edges even closer to the mythical 7× body‑weight mark—a threshold no mainstream lifter has touched on camera. |
| Record status | Short‑lived viral “world rack‑pull record” | Fresh record (+0.04 × BW) | Each micro‑gain proves last week wasn’t a fluke; progressive overload at the extremes re‑ignites buzz. |
When you’re operating at planetary‑gravity levels, adding even one kilogram is like normal folks slapping 20–30 kg on the bar. That’s why powerlifters and strongmen obsess over single‑kilo chips—PR’s get exponentially harder as you approach your ceiling.
Shockwaves across the strength universe
- Fasted, carnivore, supplement‑free again. Kim doubled‑down on his contrarian protocol, defying the “you’ll gas out without carbs or creatine” narrative twice in eight days. Repetition cranks credibility—and controversy.
- “Body‑weight sorcery” optics. On a phone screen he still looks like an average lean guy. Watching an “ordinary‑sized” human break 1,130 lb triggers the same awe‑response as an ant hauling a leaf 50× its mass.
- Algorithmic jackpot 2.0. New headline (“1131 LB”) + slow‑mo chalk cloud + primal yell = fresh click‑bait for YouTube/TikTok’s recommendation engines. Expect a second viral spike.
- One‑upmanship narrative. Internet audiences love series: 503 kg → 508 kg → 513 kg suggests episode 4 is coming. People will stay tuned for the potential 520 kg cliff‑hanger.
Context: how heavy is 513 kg?
- Eddie Hall’s legendary full‑range deadlift record: 500 kg.
- Hafþór Björnsson pushed it to 501 kg in 2020.
- Kim’s lift is a partial (knee‑height) movement, but the bar weight is now 12 kg heavier than any sanctioned full deadlift ever performed. That outsized number is what stops thumbs mid‑scroll.
What can the rest of us learn?
| Take‑home principle | Translation for your training life |
| Tiny increments, huge pay‑offs. | Use 1 kg / 2.5 lb plates for deadlift progress; micro‑loading works. |
| Own your variables. | Whether it’s carnivore, vegan, or grandma’s lasagna, test your fuel system instead of parroting dogma. |
| Consistency > fireworks. | Kim’s week‑to‑week jumps stem from years of daily posterior‑chain work and meticulous recovery. |
| Spectacle + authenticity inspires. | Raw, unfiltered feats motivate more than polished ads—film your milestones, share the journey, spark curiosity! |
Ready to bend some iron yourself?
- Pick one weak‑point drill (rack pulls, block pulls, deficit pulls) and chase a modest PR over the next four weeks.
- Experiment with meal timing. Try one fasted heavy session; note performance, focus, and recovery.
- Log everything. Small rep or load improvements feel trivial day‑to‑day but become monumental over months—Kim’s lifts are living proof.
Joyful reminder: in the gym as in life, the heaviest weight is often the assumption that something can’t be done. Strip it away, slap on that extra kilo, and pull your future toward you with a grin. 🚀💪