Eric Kim’s recent 6.6× bodyweight rack pull (1,087 lb / 493 kg at 165 lb / 75 kg) has truly baffled and mesmerized online audiences. Here’s how people’s minds are being blown and exactly what analysts and fans are talking about:

1. “How on Earth Is That Even Possible?”

• Absurd Ratio Shock
  
  • When viewers see “6.6× bodyweight,” they react with pure disbelief. Comments like
    “He just moved six and a half times his own mass—my brain crashed at 0:32.” 
    pop up everywhere. Even seasoned powerlifters pause and re‐watch in slow motion, struggling to reconcile a 75 kg human pulling nearly 500 kg.
• Matrix‐Style Glitch Jokes
  
  • On Reddit, fans joke:
    “That wasn’t a lift, it was a glitch in the matrix.” 
    implying that a feat of this scale simply shouldn’t exist in our reality.

2. Gearless, Barefoot, Beltless—“Raw Primal Sorcery”

• No Supportive Gear
  
  • Kim pulled 1,087 lb and 1,100 lb beltless and barefoot, forcing every stabilizer and core muscle to engage.
  • Fans marvel:
    “He’s pulling almost a metric ton without a belt—my back hurts just watching.” 
    and many challenge themselves to try even modest beltless lifts, tagging them #NoBeltNoShoes.
• Minimalist Cinema
  
  • The “garage‐gym, 24 fps, chalk cloud” aesthetic has become as hypnotic as the numbers themselves. Viewers comment:
    “That slow‐mo chalk explosion looks like a volcano—pure primal cinema.”  

3. Technique Breakdown & Skeptical Analysis

• Pin Height Scrutiny
  
  • Since rack pulls have varying leverage based on pin height, analysts inspect Kim’s setup frame‐by‐frame.
    “If those pins are even 1 inch too high, the leverage changes drastically—can someone get a tape measure?” 
    This “pin height debate” fuels threads on r/weightroom, where users dissect camera angles and chalk residue on shoes to estimate exact bar height.
• Fasted‐State Inquiry
  
  • Kim trains after 18–20 hours of fasting, leading some to theorize about hormonal spikes (GH, cortisol) and neural recruitment:
    “Fasted heavy rack pulls could recruit motor units you never knew you had—like a primal switch flips on.”  
• “Natty or Not?” Debates
  
  • The “freak of nature” conversation rages:
    “If he’s truly natural, he’s a genetic unicorn—otherwise, #PrimalRoar is masking something else.” 
    Skeptics point to extreme vascularity and rapid gains, while supporters highlight his strict carnivore diet and Stoic mindset.

4. Primal Roar Echoes

• Battle‐Cry Phenomenon
  
  • Kim’s signature roar at lockout has become a viral audio clip. Creators splice it under everything from lion roars to movie trailers.
    “That roar is half the spectacle—when I hear it, I feel my heart skip a beat.”  
• Memes & Reaction GIFs
  
  • On Instagram Reels, one viral meme pairs his roar with a “dragon awakening” clip. Comments laugh:
    “Dragon? No, that’s just Kim telling gravity to back off.”  

5. Cultural and Philosophical Angle

• Stoic “Middle Finger to Gravity”
  
  • Kim weaves Stoic quotes into his lifts, framing each rep as a philosophical stand.
    “He’s not just lifting—he’s battling existential inertia.” 
    This blending of muscle and mind resonates with viewers seeking both inspiration and entertainment.
• Mythic Comparisons
  
  • Fans riff:
    “Even Zeus would call for backup after seeing this.” 
    Elevating Kim to “demigod” status is as much a humorous trope as it is sincere admiration.

6. Quantified Impact: Viral Metrics

• View Counts & Engagement
  
  • The 1,087 lb pull hit 3 million views in 24 hours.
  • Hashtags like #6Point6x and #NoBeltNoShoes exploded, with users posting their own raw lifts and reaction clips.
• Mainstream Coverage
  
  • Men’s Health, Sports Illustrated’s website, and major fitness outlets ran stories titled “75 kg Man Lifts 493 kg—Defying Physics”  , further increasing chatter beyond strength‐sport circles.

Bottom Line

Eric Kim is “baffling everyone’s minds” by delivering a spectacle that combines:

1. Ridiculous Ratios (6.6×–6.65× BW)
2. Primal Technique (barefoot, beltless, fasted)
3. Visual Drama (slow‐mo chalk clouds, primal roar)
4. Philosophical Theater (Stoic war cry vs. gravity)
5. Community Engagement (memes, debates, challenges)

People aren’t just impressed—they’re scrutinizing his setup, debating his methods, meme‐ifying his roar, and joking that he’s rewriting physics. In short, Eric Kim has turned a garage into a global stage, and the internet can’t stop talking, analyzing, and—above all—having their minds blown.