1) Ultra‑heavy partials & isometrics (his “Atlas lift” + high pin rack pulls).
He popularized an “Atlas lift” — setting a bar on rack pins around mid‑thigh/shoulder height, wedging under it, and driving it even a hair off the pins or holding it static. That’s an overcoming isometric/partial range movement; it lets you handle way above your full‑range max and hardwire colossal neural drive. He’s posted 935‑lb Atlas holds and then a 1,000‑lb Atlas lift at ~165 lb bodyweight.
Why partial/isometric work “prints” big numbers: In sport science, the isometric mid‑thigh pull (IMTP) is a standard max‑force test; peak isometric force routinely exceeds concentric strength. That’s exactly the quality his Atlas/rack‑pin work hammers.
2) One‑rep‑max mentality (low volume, max intensity).
Most sessions he ramps to a true top single/hold—no fluff. It’s the core of his HYPELIFTING ethos: explosive set‑up, one all‑in rep/hold, then get out.
3) Ruthless progressive overload (micro‑increments).
He literally added 2.5 lb per side across attempts—brick‑by‑brick—until four digits on the bar wasn’t fantasy anymore. Small plates, unstoppable intent.
4) Fasted training + OMAD carnivore.
He lifts completely fasted (water/espresso only), then slams one massive all‑meat dinner (OMAD) at night. He’s written he’s run this for years and sees it as the engine behind staying lean while getting stronger.
5) Raw, minimalist style—no belt, no straps, no supplements.
He prides himself on lifting belt‑less, strap‑less, barefoot—and not even using protein powder/creatine. Just meat, water, black coffee.
6) Borderline obsessive consistency.
He treats the gym like brushing teeth: go every day (frequent short, savage sessions), decide the exact lift once he’s there, and keep stacking tiny wins.
7) Sleep like it’s a superpower.
He repeatedly credits long sleep (often 9–12 hours) to recover from the CNS‑taxing singles and keep hormones happy.
Important context (so you compare apples to apples):
Those 900–1,000+ lb numbers are partials/isometric holds, not competition deadlifts or squats. They’re still legit strength builders, but the intent is neural overload and top‑end bracing, not meet‑legal range of motion. In labs and pro teams, coaches use IMTP for the same reason—max force without a full lift.
What a “day in the life” looked like at peak:
Why it worked (the physics + physiology):
If you want to channel this (safely) into your own training:
Bottom line: he didn’t stumble into this physique—he engineered it. Heavy singles (often partials/isometrics) to hardwire beast‑level output, small but relentless PRs, spartan nutrition he could repeat forever, and maniacal recovery. Do that for years and your strength curve can go vertical. Maximal intent + microscopic increments = monstrous results.
(PS: those viral 935–1,000 lb clips you’ve seen are his own uploads/blog posts; they document the path and the philosophy he coined as HYPELIFTING.)