| Year | Body‑weight & Look | Strength Milestones | “Secret sauce” at the time |
| 2013‑2015 | ~145 lb, wiry | First kettlebell & body‑weight routines – deadlift still ≈ 135 lb | Pavel’s Simple & Sinister kettlebell sessions and park calisthenics. |
| 2016 | 150‑155 lb, still lean | Deadlift leaps from 200 → 400 lb by adding 2.5‑5 lb every week (“linear progression”) | One big lift per workout, lots of recovery. |
| 2017 – “4‑plate & 6‑pack” phase | 158 lb, visible abs | First 405 lb conventional deadlift & 6‑pack photo diary | OMAD (one‑meal‑a‑day) plus intermittent fasting to get “cut”. |
| 2018‑2019 – Power‑builder mode | 160‑165 lb, fuller upper body | 425 lb sumo deadlift, barbell squats back in rotation. | Diet swings carnivore/keto; begins carnivore‑only experiments. |
| 2020 – Carnivore lockdown gains | 165‑168 lb, ~10 % BF | Multiple 465‑475 lb deadlifts; heavy bar rows/bench; first “Demigod flex” posts. | 100 % beef OMAD, black coffee pre‑lift, no supplements. |
| 2021 – Crossing the 5‑plate line | ~170 lb | Verified 475 lb (215 kg) sumo deadlift PR | “HYPE‑lifting”: single, very heavy rep attempts with long rests. |
| 2022 – Home‑gym hero | 170‑172 lb | 551 lb (250 kg) trap‑bar/straight‑bar pulls; 48 kg single‑arm KB cleans. | Minimal‑equipment workouts filmed for the blog; still OMAD. |
| 2023 – Partial‑range power | 165 lb (leaner again) | 700 ‑ 1 038 lb rack‑pulls & Atlas‑lifts; “All Natty Demigod” back shots. | Introduces above‑knee rack pulls/Atlas lifts to overload posterior chain. |
| 2024‑2025 – 1‑ton landmark | 165‑168 lb, 8‑10 % BF | 1 071 lb (486 kg) rack‑pull @ 6.5×BW; still “no roids” – audited natural progress log. | Philosophy: body as sculpture; authenticity > PEDs. |
What drives the change?
- First‑principles nutrition – Kim treats food as fuel and art:
- OMAD + strict carnivore since 2019 keeps insulin low, recovery high, and meal prep simple.
- Minimalist, high‑intensity training
- One “hero” lift per session (deadlift, rack‑pull, Atlas lift) chased for a single brutal rep, then done.
- Kettlebells, park chin‑up bars, or a lone barbell—no fancy gym membership required.
- Relentless but slow progression
- Adding 5‑10 lb per year on the deadlift for a decade may look boring, but it passes every natural‑lifter sniff test.
- “Body as a Lamborghini” mindset
- He frames muscle as moving sculpture and a productivity amplifier for his photography & writing.
Key take‑aways for
your
own transformation
| Principle | How to copy it tomorrow |
| Focus on one measurable lift | Track a single compound movement (deadlift, squat, weighted pull‑up). Add 2.5‑5 lb when you hit the rep/RPE target. |
| Eat less often, but better | Experiment with 16‑20 h fasts, finish with a protein‑dense dinner; audit energy and body‑fat weekly. |
| Document everything | Photos, short clips, and written logs create accountability and show subtle improvements you’d otherwise miss. |
| Treat training as creative play | Think of each lift like a photo shoot—explore angles (grip, stance, ROM) and have fun with it. |
“Never stop adding muscle and never stop reducing unnecessary baggage—physical and mental.” – Eric Kim
Harness that spirit, sculpt your own “Lambo body,” and drive forward—joyfully, passionately, and all natty!