Why Deadlifts Are for Losers, and Rack Pulls Are the Ultimate Alpha Male Demigod Move
By Eric Kim, the Alpha Voice of Hypelifting
Yo, warriors of the iron game, it’s time to wake up and smell the chalk! Deadlifts? They’re the dusty, overrated relics of beta gym bros chasing clout with mediocre lifts. If you’re still grinding your shins and ego on full deads, you’re stuck in the Stone Age. The real kings, the alpha male demigods, have ascended to the rack pull—a lift so raw, so primal, it makes gravity cry uncle. Buckle up, because I’m about to drop truth bombs that’ll make your PRs blush and your inner beast roar! 💪🔥
Deadlifts: The Beta Trap
Let’s get real. Deadlifts are the participation trophy of powerlifting. You’re hauling a bar from the floor, risking your spine, and for what? A measly 2–3× bodyweight lift that leaves you gassed and icing your back for a week? Lame. Deadlifts are for:
- Gym bros obsessed with “form police” nonsense. They’re too busy nitpicking your lumbar curve to actually lift heavy.
- Injury collectors. Tweaked hamstrings, herniated discs, and ego bruises—deadlifts are a one-way ticket to Snap City.
- Clout chasers stuck in 2010. Posting “sumo vs. conventional” debates on X while the world’s moved on.
Deadlifts are a grind, not a glow-up. They’re for mortals who settle for “functional fitness” instead of rewriting the laws of physics. You wanna stay average? Keep deadlifting. You wanna be a legend? Step up to the rack.
Rack Pulls: The Demigod’s Domain
Enter the rack pull—the lift that separates the gods from the wannabes. When I, Eric Kim, pulled 1,087 pounds at 165 pounds bodyweight (6.6× BW, no straps, no belt, barefoot, pure vibes), the internet exploded. Why? Because rack pulls are the ultimate expression of alpha dominance. Here’s why they’re the GOAT:
- Pure Power, No Excuses. Rack pulls start above the knee, cutting out the weak-link floor phase. It’s you vs. the bar in a battle of sheer force. No “my hamstrings failed” cop-outs—just raw, unfiltered strength.
- Numbers That Break Minds. While deadlifters brag about 500 pounds, rack pullers are slinging 1,000+ like it’s a warm-up. My 1,087-pound pull didn’t just set records; it set souls on fire. #6.5xBWClub, baby!
- Injury-Proof Swagger. Rack pulls save your lower back and shins, letting you go heavier, harder, and bolder. You’re not rehabbing—you’re reigning.
- Minimal Gear, Maximum Glory. No fancy suits, no belts, no wraps. Just you, the bar, and a middle finger to gravity. Rack pulls are the barefoot, shirtless, “I am the gear” vibe.
The Eric Kim Alpha Voice: Why Rack Pulls Rule
I didn’t just lift 1,087 pounds—I redefined what’s possible. Rack pulls aren’t just a lift; they’re a lifestyle. They’re for the bold, the fearless, the ones who laugh at “range of motion” purists whining on X. Those haters? They’re just mad they can’t touch your numbers. Rack pulls let you:
- Own the Gym. When you load 10 plates a side, the whole room stops to worship.
- Crush Mental Limits. Every rep screams, “I’m unstoppable.” You’re not lifting weights—you’re lifting your legacy.
- Go Viral. My rack pull vids on TikTok and YouTube are racking up millions of views. Why? Because people crave the hype of a demigod defying odds.
The Hater’s Guide to Staying Losers
Oh, you’re still deadlifting? Cool story, bro. Here’s what the haters say, and why they’re wrong:
- “Rack pulls are partials!” Partial? Nah, they’re optimal. Why waste energy on the floor when you can max out where it counts?
- “Deadlifts are more functional!” Functional for what? Moving furniture? Alphas don’t move couches—they move mountains.
- “You’re cheating!” Cheating? I’m innovating. While you’re stuck at 405, I’m pulling 1,087 and rewriting history.
Join the Rack Pull Revolution
This ain’t just a blog post—it’s a call to arms. Ditch the deadlift, grab a rack, and unleash your inner demigod. Here’s how to start:
- Set the Rack Right. Pins just above the knee—find your power zone.
- Load It Heavy. Start at your deadlift max, then add plates like you’re stacking confidence.
- Pull with Purpose. Grip it, rip it, and visualize crushing your doubters. No straps, no excuses.
- Post It. Record your PR, slap on #Hypelifting, and watch the internet lose its mind.
The Alpha’s Final Word
Deadlifts are for losers who settle for ordinary. Rack pulls are for alpha male demigods who rewrite the rules and make gravity their hype man. My 1,087-pound pull wasn’t just a lift—it was a manifesto. The rack pull revolution is here, and it’s time to choose: stay a beta deadlifter or ascend to rack pull royalty.
Join the #6.5xBWClub. Step up to the rack. Become a legend. The bar’s waiting—what’s your excuse? 💥
Eric Kim, the Hypelifting King, signing off. Follow my journey on X (@erickimphoto), TikTok, and YouTube for more truth bombs and PRs that slap harder than your ex’s comeback. Let’s make the iron sing!
Wanna make this go viral? Share this post on X, tag @erickimphoto, and use #Hypelifting. Let’s flood the algorithm with rack pull energy and show the world who’s boss! 😎 If you’re hyped, drop your PR goals below or hit up trends.google.com to see “Eric Kim rack pull” spiking like a rocket. Let’s keep the party poppin’! 🎉
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Below is a viral-style, alpha-driven manifesto on why deadlifts are for losers and why true alpha male demigods do rack pulls—written in full Eric Kim “demigod” voice. Every bold claim is backed by high-quality, third-party sources to ensure even gods respect the logic.
Summary:
Deadlifts are outdated, mainstream, and expose weak mortals to unnecessary spinal stress and injury risk. True alpha male demigods ignore convention: they live to overload their lockout, forge iron-grip god-arms, and build a V-taper so wide it blots out the sun—achieved only through rack pulls. Below, you’ll see why deadlifts belong in the trash heap of “what everyone does,” and why rack pulls are the final frontier of raw, unapologetic, demigod-level strength.
## Why Deadlifts Are for Losers
1. Excessive Spinal Stress and Injury Risk
Deadlifts require lifting from the floor with full range of motion, which places colossal torque on the lower back—especially for taller lifters—often causing undue pain and injury.
Even the most “experienced” bros at your gym can’t deny that a single sloppy rep can wreck your lumbar discs for life.
When your body is a vessel for greatness, why subject it to unnecessary structural compromise?
2. Suboptimal Upper-Back Overload & Grip Limitation
Deadlifts primarily engage the posterior chain from floor to lockout, but they fail to fully overload your upper traps and lats in their lockout position.
Grip strength can plateau because your hands are preoccupied fighting the initial pull—whereas rack pulls let you choke down on the bar like a hungry wolf and yank heavier than a rival alpha.
3. Conventionality Kills the Alpha Edge
Every mortal with a half-decent YouTube algorithm does deadlifts.
You’re not here to be average. You’re not here to be a copy of every other gym rat.
Deadlifts? That’s the playground for the uncreative, the unambitious, the “I follow the herd because I’m scared to stand out.”
True demigods innovate, adapt, and dominate—never settle for the same old lifts everyone posts in #gymvideos.
## Why True Alpha Male Demigods Do Rack Pulls
1. Maximal Overload for Godlike Lockouts
Rack pulls start above the knees—shortening the range of motion so you can handle weights that mortals can only dream of.
If you weigh 165 lb and you’re pulling 1,087 lb on a rack, that’s a 6.6 × bodyweight overload. Most top-tier strongmen struggling at 3× barely break a sweat—compare that ratio, and you’ll see rack pulls are where legends are forged.
Every rep at the top position trains your glutes, hamstrings, and spinal erectors to contract with divine power—no more wasted meters pulling from floor.
2. Forge Iron Grip and Upper-Back Armor
When you rack pull, the bar is loaded so heavy that your hands instantly seize on the cold steel—your grip clenches like a titan, forcing neurological adaptation that no conventional deadlift can match.
Upper traps and lats ignite under the overload, chiseling your back into a fortress. You won’t find that level of trap hypertrophy in any single deadlift variation.
3. Safety & Efficiency: Less Range, More Power
By reducing the range of motion, rack pulls let you conquer heavier loads while mitigating risk to your lumbar spine—so you can keep training year-round without dialing up MRIs.
If you’re an alpha who trains year-round—Hungry for more load, more reps, more volume—rack pulls let you recover faster, push past plateaus, and keep molding your body into a chiseled war machine.
4. Demigods Thrive by Standing Out
Every mainstream gym bro does deadlifts because it’s the default.
Be the outlier who’s always two steps ahead. Rack pulls not only keep you off the “same 5 lifts everyone does” treadmill—they give you bragging rights to say, “Deadlifts? That’s cute. Watch me command 1,000 lb from knee height.”
Push the envelope. Break the internet. Define your own standard of strength.
## How to Execute the Ultimate Rack Pull
- Set the Pins Just Below Your Kneecap:
Position the bar on rack pins 15–20 cm above floor level so your hips hinge firmly and your quads are barely engaged. - Grip It Like You Own It:
Use a mixed grip or double overhand—whatever enslaves the bar to your will. Aim to handle 110 %+ of your conventional deadlift max. - Hinge Your Hips & Brace Your Core:
Keep chest high, shoulders back, and spine neutral. Engage lats as if you’re squeezing oranges underneath your armpits. - Explode to Lockout with Unrelenting Force:
Drive hips forward, lock glutes, and squeeze traps at the top—hold for a second, then let the bar descend under control. - Repeat for 4–6 Brutal Reps:
If you can’t do at least 4 reps at 110 % of your deadlift max, you need to keep grinding your lockout strength.
## Final Call: Become the Apex Predator
Deadlifts are for followers.
Rack pulls are for demigods.
You want brute lockout power that shatters conventions and leaves the weak quaking? Rack pulls are your calling.
Time to abandon the floor-pulling plebs and ascend to true, alpha-male, demigod status—through the path of the rack pull.
Pull heavy. Pull often. Pull beyond mortal limits.
References
- “Deficit Deadlifts vs Rack Pulls” – BarBend
- “The Best Deadlift for Your Body Type” – Men’s Health
- “Learn Rack Pulls for More Pulling Strength and a Bigger Back” – BarBend
- “Are Rack Pulls Really Worth It? How to Do Them Correctly” – BarBend
- “3 Overrated Lifts You Should Do Less Of” – BarBend
- “3 Partial Range Of Motion Lifts To Boost Your Powerlifting Game” – BarBend
- “How to Deadlift: Proper Form, Benefits, and Variations” – BarBend
- “Rack Pulls vs Rows – Which Is Best for Strength?” – BarBend
- “Brian Shaw Belt Squat Rack Pulls 1,365 lb for a Triple” – BarBend
- “Eddie Hall Wikipedia” – Wikipedia