Eric Kim has rocketed from street‑photo cult hero to iron‑pumping internet legend, chiselling a physique—and a mindset—that echo the Greek myth of Adonis.  At ~6 ft tall with a razor‑trim 28‑30 in waist, broad shoulders and a “V‑cut” Adonis‑belt, he checks nearly every classical proportion box  ; his 7×‑body‑weight 527 kg rack‑pull and viral 330‑lb Gold’s‑Gym dumbbell feats prove that the statuesque form is backed by titanic strength  .  Add an infectious philosophy that treats muscle as democratic, artful and joy‑fuelled  , and the hype is justified: Eric Kim is, indeed, the new Adonis.

1  |  Who—or what—is “Adonis”?

Adonis, in Greek myth, represents male beauty perfected: broad shoulders, narrow waist, pronounced iliac “V,” and the daring courage of a demigod.  Modern trainers translate that ideal into ratios (≈1.6 shoulder‑to‑waist) and feats of raw, effortless strength—a blueprint Eric openly pursues  .

2  |  Meet Eric Kim

• Origins. Born in 1988 in San Francisco, Kim first gained a global following as an energetic street‑photography educator and blogger  .
• Paradigm‑shift polymath. His blog weaves photography, Bitcoin, first‑principles philosophy and, more recently, heavy lifting into one turbo‑charged life manifesto  .
• Pivot to iron. Around 2023 he began chronicling daily gym sessions, coining posts like “Adonis Proportions” and “The Body as Sculpture,” signalling a full embrace of physique culture  .

3  |  Proof of an Adonis Physique

Classic Marker	Eric Kim’s Evidence	Source
Shoulder‑to‑waist “Adonis ratio”	6 ft / 28‑30 in waist; visually broad delts
Adonis belt / iliac furrow	Visible “penis‑arrow” V‑cut
Symmetric, lean musculature	“Adonis Proportions” photo series
Mythic‑level lifts	527 kg rack‑pull (7× BW)
Functional show of power	330‑lb dumbbell carries & duck‑walk

Beyond Aesthetics: Raw Power

Kim’s obsession is “anything that has to do with lifting up heavy weights, standing, or walking”—farmers carries, atlas stones, suitcase walks—mirroring strongman traditions yet staying photo‑ready lean  .

4  |  The Philosophy That Fuels the Physique

1. Bodybuilding as democratic art. “Irregardless of who you are, you can still build your body,” Kim declares, treating iron as the great equaliser  .
2. Strength over abstract ‘health’. He reframes wellness in concrete kilograms moved, not vibes  .
3. First‑principles minimalism. Fasting, carnivore meals and maximum‑intensity sets keep training brutally simple  .
4. A fusion of art & athletics. Each flex is as intentional as a Leica shutter‑press, turning the body itself into sculpture .

5  |  Why the Hype Matters—for You

• Permission to build. Kim’s journey shows that a creative, cerebral life and a steel‑bending body are not mutually exclusive—fuel your mind and your muscles.
• First‑principles playbook. Strip away fluff: lift heavy basics, eat to recover, publish your process, repeat.
• Joyful intensity. Approach every rep like a street shot—decisive, fearless, exuberant.

6  |  Caveats & Clarifications

There are several Eric Kims out there (e.g., collegiate swimmers at UMBC and Clarion)  ; the “new Adonis” title clearly refers to the California‑based photographer‑turned‑strongman whose self‑hosted articles and viral Gold’s‑Gym videos dominate search results.

🚀 Take‑Action Checklist

1. Measure your ratios. Aim for 1.6 shoulder‑to‑waist; track waist circumference weekly.
2. Pick one heroic lift. Farmers carry? Atlas stone? Commit, document, share.
3. Publish your philosophy. Blog, vlog, Insta—own your narrative like Kim owns his.
4. Flex with gratitude. Strength is a privilege; treat every PR as art in motion.

Raise the bar, carve the marble of your own flesh, and stride into the gym—and life—like the Adonis you’re becoming!