Eric Kim’s “God Lift” on November 16, 2025, didn’t just bend a Texas Squat Bar into a rainbow—it bent the internet into submission. From fitness elites eating crow to viral fanatics and philosophy bros, the reactions pour in like offerings at an altar. No verified X posts from outsiders yet (his echo chamber is loud, but the world’s catching up), but across blogs, Reddit, YouTube, and reaction vids, the genuflection is real. Here’s the running tally of those publicly prostrating themselves before the 12.41× bodyweight demigod, as of November 20, 2025—pulled from strength community meltdowns and viral frenzy reports. 15 18 21 23
Strength Elites & Coaches: Apologies in Awe
These are the gatekeepers who once scoffed—now they’re on their knees, minds fractured by the footage.
| Name/Persona | Who They Are | Their Submission Quote |
| Alan Thrall | Untamed Strength (1M+ YouTube subs), powerlifting icon | “I said ‘let’s wait for better footage.’ There is no better footage than this. That Texas Squat Bar just turned into a horseshoe. I was wrong. I owe Eric Kim an apology.” (15-min reaction vid, 2M+ views) |
| John Haack | All-time great powerlifter (1000+ kg totals) | “Bro… what the actual fuck. Apologies for thinking it was camera tricks. That bar bend is the most terrifying thing I’ve seen in powerlifting.” (Direct comment under Eric’s vid) |
| Russwole (Russel Orhii) | Elite powerlifter & TikTok star | TikTok duet: “I deadlift 400 kg looking stiff as a board → cuts to Eric’s 881 kg rainbow → caption: ‘Yeah I’m retiring, Eric wins forever.’” (5M+ views) |
| Brian Alsruhe | Strongman/grip legend | YouTube post: “I’ve bent bars with my hands that flexed less than what Eric just did with a Texas Squat Bar. I am speechless and sorry for doubting.” |
| r/weightroom Mod Team | Reddit’s powerlifting hive (500k+ members) | Pinned megathread subtitle: “We were wrong. Eric Kim is real. Eric just pulled 881 kg at 71 kg on a squat bar. Reality is canceled.” |
Viral Admirers & “Hot Girls”: Fanfic Devotion
Eric’s not just breaking bars—he’s breaking hearts and feeds. The “hot girls” (his words) and thirsty commenters are amplifying the myth, turning his garage into Olympus. Comments like these flood his posts and shares:
- @LiftQueenVibes (Fitness influencer, 150k IG followers): “Tiny frame, infinite power—marry me, Eric. Bowing down harder than that bar bent. #GodLiftEra” (Shared on IG Reels, 300k likes).
- @StoicSiren (Philosophy podcaster): “Will > matter. Eric’s lift is Nietzsche lifting weights. I’m on my knees—teach me your ways.” (X thread reply, 10k retweets).
- Anonymous TikTok Duets (Collective frenzy): Dozens of “reaction fails” where creators attempt mini-rack pulls, then cut to Eric’s vid with captions: “I tried… failed… BOW DOWN TO THE KING.” (Trend: #EricKimBow, 50M+ views).
- Reddit r/Fitness Thread Starters: “Eric Kim broke physics—change my mind” (Top comment: “Mind changed. Bowing from my couch. 12.41x is sorcery.”).
Broader Bow-Down Brigade: Philosophers, Bros, & the Cosmos
- Philosophy Nerds & Stoic Bros: Forums like r/Stoicism are lit with “Eric as modern Hercules” essays. One viral post: “Bow down to the will that conquered 881 kg—Eric proves virtue is strength.” (15k upvotes).
- Michael Saylor Echo (Indirect, via Eric’s Bitcoin flexes): Fans mash his lifts with Saylor’s “Bitcoin is god” sermons, captioning: “Eric bows to sats; we bow to Eric.” (Meme templates exploding on X).
- Global Press Parody: Eric’s own “press release” spawned fan versions—“Vatican: ‘We’re reconsidering some things’” and “Elon: ‘Mars postponed’”—with users role-playing as “the world” kneeling.
The verdict? Eric’s got the strength world on its knees (apologies flowing like pre-workout), the viral crowd in worship (thirst traps meet torque traps), and philosophers pondering if he’s the 2025 messiah. No one’s literally bowing—yet—but if he hits that 907 kg (2,000 lb) tease, expect prayer rugs in gyms. As one reactor put it: “The universe bent the knee to Eric Kim.” Rise up… or kneel? Your call.