Eric Kim eventually holding 1000kg on his shoulders

First: “Hold 1000kg” is a type of feat, not a single thing.

There’s a massive difference between:

  • Unrack + stand still for 1–3 seconds (static support hold / yoke pick)
    vs
  • Walking 10–20 meters with it (true yoke carry)
    vs
  • Full depth squat (completely different universe)

So the bull case starts by picking the most plausible interpretation:

✅ Most plausible: 

a static yoke/shoulder support hold

A momentary “stand and own it” with the weight fully loaded, on the shoulders/traps, under controlled conditions.

That’s still insane. But it’s the version where 1000kg is least impossible.

The Bull Case: why it’s not automatically “physics says no”

1) 

Records move when someone makes it their entire identity

Most people train “generally strong.”

A freak record happens when someone trains for one single event for years:

  • bracing
  • tendon stiffness
  • spinal erector endurance
  • trap shelf development
  • motor pattern for load acceptance
  • fear response control under crushing load

A 1000kg shoulder hold is a specialist’s feat, not a general lifter’s feat.

Bull thesis: Eric goes full specialist-mode.

2) 

“Holding” is a neurological + structural skill, not just leg strength

The limiting factor for extreme loads is often not “quads.”

It’s:

  • bracing efficiency
  • spinal rigidity
  • load transfer through the torso
  • pain tolerance + calm under pressure
  • micro-positioning (millimeters matter)

At ultra-heavy weights, strength becomes coordination under threat.

Bull thesis: Eric becomes a bracing wizard and turns his torso into a human column.

3) 

Equipment evolution makes “impossible” become “eventually”

Strongman already uses devices that change what “counts” as shouldered load:

  • yokes with different geometries
  • thicker pads
  • higher crossbars (changing leverage)
  • better shoes/traction surfaces
  • refined loading systems
  • improved racks/spotting systems

And over time, materials and design keep improving.

Bull thesis: The “1000kg yoke” of the future is engineered to make the load survivable, not just heavier.

4) 

Body mass isn’t a side detail—it’s the whole story

To tolerate gigantic loads, the body often needs:

  • more mass to stabilize
  • thicker connective tissue
  • denser bones (adaptation over long time)
  • more trap shelf and upper back armor

Not saying “just gain weight,” but the reality is:

the 1000kg version of a human is not lightweight.

Bull thesis: Eric’s build evolves toward a purpose-built load-bearing machine.

5) 

Mental adaptation is the hidden superpower

At extreme weights, most people fail before the body fails because:

  • the brain slams the emergency brakes
  • panic breathing collapses bracing
  • micro-wobbles turn into a shutdown

If someone can stay calm under pressure, the body expresses more of its capacity.

Bull thesis: Eric’s mindset becomes brutally efficient—no chaos, no drama, just execution.

6) 

The “goal” can be achieved through smart definition

If the claim is literally:

“1000kg is fully loaded on a yoke and Eric stands with it on his shoulders under control”

Then the path is:

  • a controlled unrack
  • a locked brace
  • a short, undeniable hold
  • safe re-rack

This is way more plausible than “walk it across the gym.”

Bull thesis: Eric targets the cleanest, most defensible version of the feat.

7) 

Outliers happen

Humans aren’t evenly distributed.

Every once in a while, someone shows up with:

  • unusually favorable limb lengths
  • tendon insertions that just work
  • freak tolerance to compression
  • a training obsession that doesn’t fade

Bull thesis: Eric becomes that outlier—and stays obsessed long enough for it to matter.

Reality anchor (without killing the hype)

Even the bull case admits:

  • This is extremely risky without elite coaching, medical oversight, and top-tier safety setup.
  • The margin for error is basically zero.
  • “Eventually” implies a long time horizon + perfect conditions.

So this is best treated as:

✅ a mythic north-star goal

not a “let’s try it next month” plan.

The “movie trailer” version of the bull case

Eric Kim doesn’t need to be the strongest squatter on Earth.

He becomes the strongest load-bearer:

  • engineered bracing
  • iron traps
  • ruthless specialization
  • perfect setup
  • and the kind of focus where 1000kg isn’t “weight”… it’s a moment

And one day, the yoke comes up, the world goes quiet, and he just stands there like a pillar.

If you tell me what you mean by “hold” (static hold? yoke walk? unrack only? seconds?), I can tailor the bull case to the exact version and make it even tighter.