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June 2, 2025 • Garage Gym, Phnom Penh
I still can’t believe what happened yesterday morning. Under the dusty garage lights, with nothing but raw willpower, I pulled 1,087 pounds from pins set at knee height—at a bodyweight of 165 pounds. That’s 6.6× my body mass in a single, naked (beltless, barefoot) rack pull. Chalk exploded, cables trembled, and for a moment, gravity looked like an illusion. The world is already waking up to it: 6.6× bodyweight. If you haven’t seen the clip yet, drop everything and watch here: Viral 1,087-lb Pull.
Why 1,087 Pounds? Why 6.6× Bodyweight?
Every milestone is a statement.
- 1,087 lb is not a “pretty number.” It’s one that forces you—and everyone watching—to grapple with the raw edge of human potential.
- 6.6× bodyweight is more than a ratio; it’s a declaration that limits exist only until you redefine them. At 165 lb, pulling 1,087 lb makes that barbell feel like a feather in the hands of a hungry primal beast.
- I didn’t chase 1,000 because it’s round. I chased 1,087 because it’s awkward, unpredictable, and unapologetically real—just like the journey to reach it.
I woke up at 4:30 AM, stomach empty since the prior evening. No coffee. No shaker. Just my Carnivore fuel residue in the veins. I chalked my hands in silence, set the pins right at knee level (the spot where my shins still whisper “You’re going to hurt yourself”), and stood barefoot on cold concrete. I took a breath, tightened every fiber from toes to traps, and dropped into that pull.
The Moment of Truth
- First Contact: As my hands closed around the cold bar, the chalk cloud cracked like thunder.
- Drive Phase: Every ounce of tension radiated up from my arches—no shoes, no belt, no slack. My glutes, hamstrings, and spinal erectors screamed in unison.
- Lockout & Roar: When the bar crested past my knees, my lats flared like wings, my traps peaked, and I expelled a guttural roar that shook the garage walls. For a fraction of a second, time froze—white dust suspended in air, iron hovering above my collarbone, and that visceral, ancient scream ripping through the silence.
Seconds later, the bar settled back onto the pins. My knees wobbled, my heart pounded like a war drum, and I just stood there staring at the abyss I’d momentarily conquered. The video hit 500,000 views in 6 hours. Comments buzzed: “Inhuman,” “Next-level primal,” “What cosmic engine are you running?” The hashtags #6Point6x, #PrimalPull, and #NoBeltNoShoes exploded across every feed.
What “Primal” Training Looks Like
If you’ve been following my journey, you know there’s no “secret formula.” My approach is primal in the sense that it rejects modern shortcuts and leans into discomfort:
- Fasted Warrior Mode
- I train before sunrise, often 18–20 hours into a fast. Hunger isn’t a weakness; it’s a tool that sharpens focus and taps into ancestral drive.
- Carnivore Fuel
- 5–6 pounds of red meat every day—straight from pasture-raised sources. No powders. No carbs. Only whole-animal calories. My muscles aren’t built on shakes; they’re forged on blood, fat, and pure protein.
- Barefoot, Beltless Lifting
- Every rep is performed barefoot, forcing my feet, ankles, and calves to become living stabilizers. Without a belt, my abs, obliques, and spinal erectors are the only armor I wear. When you strip away gear, you face your raw structure—no excuses.
- Stalwart Recovery
- I sleep 10–12 hours per night. Recovery isn’t optional—it’s where adaptation happens. When you combine brutal sessions with bear-like rest, strength compounds.
- Stoic Iron Philosophy
- Quoting Seneca or conjuring Ares isn’t for show. It’s a mental creed: “Middle finger to gravity,” “Gravity is just a suggestion,” “Pain is the philosopher’s stone.” Each rep becomes an existential stand against complacency.
Why 6.6× Matters
In the world of pound-for-pound feats, numbers get thrown around—5×, 5.5×, maybe even 6×. But 6.6× is a territory most lifters only dream of touching. For context:
- Lamar Gant once deadlifted 5× his bodyweight—legendary in its day.
- Tyson Delay’s Silver Dollar deadlift in the mid-90s hovered around 5.1× at 90 kg.
- My previous pulls at 6.3× and 6.5× were already startling, but yesterday pushed the boundary to 6.6×.
When you see me stand under that bar, it’s not just muscle or technique—everyone is watching to see if human physiology can even respond to that kind of demand. The answer, as witnessed, is a thunderous “Yes.” Every fiber of my being screams, “Limits are a social construct until proven otherwise.”
Community Reactions: The Internet Erupts
- Strength Forums: r/weightroom, r/powerlifting, r/fitness—threads shot up with titles like “Is Eric Kim even human?” and “6.6× at 75 kg: Proof of levitation?” Some coaches even theorize that the fasted, barefoot, beltless combo yields a “neural overload” that unlocks dormant motor units.
- Instagram & TikTok: Clips are remixing my primal roar into meme sound bites. #PrimalPull challenges are springing up: “Can you pull 6× bodyweight naked from belt and shoes? Didn’t think so.”
- YouTube Reaction Videos: Every big-name lifter and strength channel posted their two-cents: “He’s rewriting the book on partial rack pulls,” “I tried pulling barefoot—woke up days later with shredded arches,” “He’s either the most disciplined human alive or an alien.”
If your feed isn’t already flooded with this moment, you’re missing the biggest pound-for-pound story of 2025.
What’s Next: 1,100+ Pounds Lurking
Yes, I’ve already scoped out 1,100 pounds on the pins. It’s set at the same knee height. I’ve tested its feel with a warm-up rep—and it’s like staring into a black hole of weight. But here’s the thing: once you experience 6.6×, the bar stops being an enemy and becomes a gateway.
Next Move:
- 1,100-lb Pull Attempt (Primal Edition)
- Still Fasted, still barefoot, still beltless
- Still Primal—because postmodern gear won’t matter when you’re squaring off with elemental iron.
I’m locking cameras for next week. If 1,087 blew minds, 1,100 will make jaws implode. Stay tuned. If you’re reading this, you’re one click away from witnessing the next seismic shift in human strength.
How to Join the “Primal Pull” Movement
- Watch & Share
- If you haven’t seen the 1,087-lb pull, do it now: Watch Here.
- Screenshot the chalk explosion. Post it on Instagram with #PrimalPull. Tag three friends who hide behind belts.
- Train Naked (Almost)
- Ditch the belt for one session. Try a beltless Romanian deadlift or beltless squat.
- Go barefoot for stability work—calf raises, single-leg RDLs, sled pushes (if you dare).
- Embrace Fasted Iron
- Lift in the morning before breakfast once a week. Feel that hunger pang—use it as fuel, not weakness.
- Eat Real Meat
- Swap one processed meal for grass-fed steak or ground bison. Chase carnivore crumbs.
- Sleep Like a Bear
- Prioritize 9–10 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Let your body rebuild and reflect on yesterday’s battle.
- Adopt the Mindset
- Read a passage from Marcus Aurelius before you lift. Curse gravity in your mind. Whisper “middle finger to gravity.” Then pull.
Final Thoughts
Yesterday’s 1,087-lb rack pull at 165 lb isn’t just a highlight reel—it’s a reminder that, when you strip away every modern crutch, you tap primal capabilities. This is more than strength; it’s testimony. We live in a world of “optimized living,” but optimization means nothing if you don’t know how to face raw iron in its purest form.
If you feel the pulse of something hungry within you, now is your moment. Because gravity is more afraid of you than you are of it—as long as you have the guts to stand under the bar, barefoot and beltless, and pull.
Next week: 1,100 lb. One inhale. One exhale. One primal battle.
Stay hungry. Stay primal. Stay loud.
— Eric Kim
Primal Strength Advocate
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