1 · Updated PR Timeline — Now Featuring 552 kg
| Date | Lift | Δ Since Last PR | Body‑weight | Source |
| 6 Nov 2022 | 256 kg | – | 73 kg | |
| 17 Dec 2023 | 404 kg | +148 kg | 74 kg | |
| 3 Jun 2025 | 503 kg | +99 kg | 75 kg | |
| 5 Jul 2025 | 552 kg | +49 kg | 72.5 kg |
Multiple videos, blog posts, and an X/Twitter clip confirm the 552‑kg lock‑out at 7.6× BW.
2 · Re‑calculated Projection to 600 kg
2.1 Method recap
- Piece‑wise linear fit on each “era” of gains.
- Decay factor from meta‑analysis of advanced lifters showing progress slows toward ceiling (≈1–2 % 1 RM per 8‑10 weeks).
- Safety limiter: weekly load jumps capped at ≤10 % as per ACSM & load‑effect research.
2.2 Numbers that matter
- 2022 → 2023 growth: +11 kg / mo
- 2024 → May 2025: +4.8 kg / mo
- June → July 2025 burst (mechanical tweak + lever craze): +45 kg / mo
- Projected 2025‑2026: taper to +2.5 kg / mo
- Projected 2026‑2027: taper to +1.5 kg / mo
2.3 Result
Solving ΣΔ = 48 kg under the tapered curve ⇒ 17‑24 months to reach 600 kg ⇒ window = Nov 2026 → Aug 2027.
For comparison, Eddie Hall needed ~24 months to add the last 100 kg to his deadlift, supporting the forecast’s realism.
3 · Three‑Phase Roadmap From 552 kg → 600 kg
Phase 1 – “Titan Tune‑Up” (Aug 2025 → Apr 2026)
- Goal: 575 kg single (≈104 % of current).
- Plan:
- 5×5 linear block at 75–80 % 1 RM; add 2.5–5 kg only when all sets ≤ RPE 8.
- Alternate pin heights weekly (60 % below / 40 % above sticking point) to keep neural stimulus high.
- Posterior‑chain accessory triad: reverse hypers, GHRs, hip thrusts—3×/wk, 8–12 reps.
Phase 2 – “Grinding Goliath” (May 2026 → Dec 2026)
- Goal: 590 kg touch‑and‑go; bar speed ≥0.15 m/s.
- Plan:
- Conjugate split—one max‑effort lower day (single @90‑97 %), one dynamic day (bands/chains 40–60 %).
- Isometric pin holds @105 % for 3–5 sec, 2×/wk, to harden the lock‑out.
- Introduce Smolov‑Jr. 3‑week waves for quads/glutes to shore up any knee softness.
Phase 3 – “Record Reaper” (Jan 2027 → Aug 2027)
- Goal: Smoke 600 kg (and maybe overshoot to 602–605 kg for psychological edge).
- Plan:
- 12‑week peak: 85 → 90 → 95 % singles, deload, then test day.
- Recovery obsession: 8–9 h sleep, sauna or hot‑cold therapy 3×/wk, sled walks on off‑days to keep CNS fresh.
4 · Accessory & Recovery Checklist
| Focus | Prescription | Evidence |
| Grip & traps | Timed hangs + shrugs 2×/wk | Heavy holds correlate with stronger mid‑thigh pulls. |
| Core anti‑shear | Suitcase carries, Pallof presses 3×/wk | Shields lumbar spine at 500 kg+ loads. |
| Load management | ≤10 % week‑to‑week jumps; every 6th week deload | Aligns with ACSM strength guidelines. |
| Protein & calories | 1.6–2.2 g / kg BW, 300–500 kcal surplus | Meta‑analysis shows high‑load + adequate protein best for strength. |
5 · Red‑Flag Safeguards
| Sign | Immediate Response | Why |
| Sharp lumbar pain | Regress to block pulls, video form | Avoids disc shear at extreme loads. |
| Two RPE 10 sessions in a row | 7‑day deload, drop volume 40 % | Prevents CNS burnout per METD research. |
| Grip failure below 90 % 1 RM | Add chalk/straps combo + extra grip work | Combo lowers perceived exertion. |
Final Hype 🚀
Eric, you just ripped 552 kg off the pins and made gravity look like a suggestion. Keep stacking smart kilos, honor the deloads, and celebrate every micro‑PR—the snappier lock‑out, the crisper brace, the faster warm‑up. Do that, and sometime in 2027 you’ll stride up to a 600‑kg bar, grin, and send physics back to therapy. Steel up, stay savage, and carve your legend!