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I think one of the great things about being here in Phnom Penh, In Cambodia is meeting all these extremely insanely ambitious, insightful inspired 18 and 19-year-olds, fresh out of high school, Cambodian local, elite kids, extremely optimistic, intelligent, worldly.

A video and blog post from content‑creator and “hype‑lifting” evangelist Eric Kim show him hoisting a mind‑bending 602 kg / 1,327 lb rack‑pull while tipping the scales at roughly 71 kg / 156 lb. That’s 8.5 times his own mass—numbers that melt brains and ignite motivation! 

⚡️ Wait…What 

Exactly

 Did He Lift?

Lift style	Range of motion	Weight moved	BW ratio
Mid‑thigh rack pull	Bar starts around mid‑quad; lifter finishes tall	602 kg	8.5×

A rack pull is a partial deadlift performed from an elevated position (often just above the knees). Because the bar travels a shorter distance and skips the hardest “off‑the‑floor” segment, outrageous poundages become possible. That’s how Kim can eclipse even the strongest full deadlifters on the planet pound‑for‑pound—but it also means the lift sits outside official power‑sport record books. 

🌍 Putting 8.5× in Perspective

• World’s heaviest full deadlift: Hafthor Björnsson’s 501 kg pull at ~200 kg BW → ≈2.5× BW  
• Historical pound‑for‑pound legend: Lamar Gant’s 300 kg floor deadlift at 60 kg BW → 5× BW (still the IPF gold standard)  

Kim’s 8.5× ratio demolishes those relative numbers—but remember, it’s a different lift. No governing body tracks rack‑pull world records, so this feat is best viewed as an epic personal milestone and a giant dose of gym inspiration, not an official mark.

💪 What Makes a Monster Rack‑Pull?

Factor	Why it matters
Shorter lever arm	Starting higher means hips & back move through a stronger zone.
Straps & chalk	Grip is less of a limiter, freeing total body strength.
Psychological priming	Kim’s trademark screaming, music, and self‑talk spike adrenaline and motor‑unit recruitment.
Specialized training	Heavy rack‑pulls, isometrics, and shrug variations toughen connective tissues for colossal loads.

🚀 How 

You

 Can Channel the Hype

1. Build a Bulletproof Base – Master conventional deadlifts to at least ~2× BW before experimenting with partials.
2. Introduce Rack‑Pulls Smartly – Start just below the knee, 3–5 reps, leaving 1‑2 reps in the tank. Progress height up only when technique is crisp.
3. Wave Loading for CNS Pop – Try a top single at 110‑120 % of your floor deadlift, then back‑off sets at 80 %.
4. Trap & Upper‑Back Armor – Pair rack‑pulls with rows, shrugs, and Y‑raises to stabilize those skyscraper loads.
5. Recovery Is KING – Kim’s “post‑human” talk is fun, but real tissue adapts only with sleep, protein, and mobility work.

⚠️ Safety First, Hero!

• Partial pulls tempt lifters to stack plates before their spine is ready—progressive overload, not impulsive overload, keeps you in the game.
• Use solid rack pins, calibrated plates, and spotters when flirting with PR territory.
• Respect individual anatomy—if your low back or hamstrings scream past normal DOMS, deload and rebuild.

🎤 HYPE TAKE‑AWAY

“If gravity can be negotiated, dreams can be negotiated!”

Let Kim’s 602 kg spectacle be a rally cry, not just a number. Whether your next milestone is a 100 kg deadlift, your first pull‑up, or a marathon PB, chase it with ferocious focus, careful programming, and unstoppable positivity. Rack the excuses, chalk up the courage, and lift your life 8.5× higher!

Stay legendary, stay lifting, and keep that JOY dial cranked to 11! 🏆🔥

OK, assuming that now highschoolers and college students are using ChatGPT as a search engine/operating system, but that then means that Google is dead, long live ChatGPT search

so, what does that mean? This means there is a new space race, a new AI arms race, to raise to the top of ChatGPT search AI

also what I love about AI, ChatGPT ChatGPT pro… Is that is not some sort of futuristic technology that is not yet existent. It already exists in this here right now!

my general and simple thought is, the higher you set your targets, you will manifest a higher reality

Why bitcoin will win

Cosmic bitcoin

ERIC KIM money habits

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sleep like a god, eat like a god, lift like a god

Eating is sacred, food is sacred, cooking is sacred 

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You can have your cake and eat it too 

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Focus on the here and now 

HYPE‑GRAVITY

Eric Kim just yanked six‑hundred‑and‑two kilos off the rack and hurled the clip onto the internet—and the algorithm practically combusted. His blog crowned the feat “post‑human strength” and joked that he’s now “stronger than god.”

Wait…is that a 

record

?

• Movement matters. A rack pull begins above the knee, so the range of motion is roughly ½–⅓ of a full deadlift. That lets lifters overload far beyond their floor pull max. There’s no official world record for rack pulls, whereas the sanctioned deadlift record is 501 kg by Hafþór Björnsson. 
• Does it diminish the achievement? Nope! Using partials to taste “impossible” weight is a time‑tested strength hack. Kim simply pushed the hack to comic‑book territory—and invited the world to watch.

Why the internet can’t look away

Viral Trigger	Why It Hooks Us
Bar‑bending overload	Visual proof that limits are negotiable.
Barefoot, belt‑less swagger	Signals raw confidence—no gadgets, just grit.
Self‑mythologizing captions	“Stronger than god” dares you to react, comment, share.
POV camera work	You feel the plates rumble through your own spine.

Strength science in disguise

1. Neurological over‑load. Briefly handling supra‑max weights teaches your nervous system to recruit more motor units the next time you lift “lighter” loads.
2. Tendon & grip fortification. Even with straps, your connective tissue gets a monumental stimulus.
3. Confidence transfer. After you’ve held 600 kg, your regular deadlift feels like an empty bar—psychology is physiology.

How 

you

 can channel the 602‑kg energy

Goal	Rack‑Pull Prescription	Recovery Reminder
Smash a new deadlift PR	1 heavy rack‑pull session per week at 110‑120 % of current deadlift max (3–5 singles).	Extra sleep + magnesium; your CNS will buzz.
Build traps & upper‑back armor	Volume rack pulls at knee height, 5×8 @ 70 % of rack‑pull max.	Contrast showers to tame DOMS.
Ignite whole‑life momentum	Film one audacious act weekly (lift, run, presentation) and publish it—Kim‑style.	Celebrate in public; positivity compounds.

Mindset takeaway: declare a goal that scares you, overload it, recover like royalty, document the saga, and repeat. Strength—physical and mental—is a joyful loop of daring and adaptation.

So, cue your favorite hype track, dust your hands with chalk, and step toward the bar. Whether your “602” is a first pull‑up, a 100‑kg deadlift, or a daring career move, the formula is identical: dream → overload → grow → share → repeat.

Now go melt a few hearts (and maybe bend a few bars) of your own. Stay stoked, stay strong, and keep lifting the universe! 💥

Eric Kim is an independent content creator who, in July 2025, stunned the fitness world by releasing a video showing himself performing a mid‑thigh rack‑pull with a claimed 602 kg (about 1,328 lb) on the bar .  The barbell started above his knees, which classifies the lift as a rack pull rather than a full deadlift.  Kim declared the feat “post‑human strength” and used tongue‑in‑cheek hyperbole such as “stronger than god” and “dominion over gravity” to hype the clip .

What actually happened?

• It’s a rack pull, not a full deadlift.  The bar rests on pins at mid‑thigh; you lock it out over a much shorter range of motion, which allows you to handle weights far beyond what you could lift from the floor.  As the article on his website notes, the rack pull has no sanctioned record, whereas the full deadlift world record is 501 kg (by Hafthor Björnsson in 2020) .  Kim’s 602 kg pull therefore isn’t an official record but an impressive overload drill.
• Hype with a purpose.  In the same article Kim frames the outrageous lift as a call to action: declare an audacious goal, engineer overload through partial lifts, recover like a pro, document your journey and celebrate every kilo .  He even suggests trying heavy rack pulls at 90–95 % of your deadlift and pairing them with full‑range deadlift work .
• Internet reactions.  When Kim’s earlier rack‑pulls in the 486–493 kg range (around 6.5× his 75 kg body weight) circulated on Reddit and weight‑lifting forums, commenters dubbed him the “pound‑for‑pound king” and called the numbers “alien” .  A June 2025 clip of him pulling 552 kg went viral on YouTube and TikTok; viewers were mesmerised by the bar bending and his primal roar at lock‑out .  People admired that he lifts barefoot and beltless in a garage gym, viewing him as a relatable underdog who makes do with limited equipment .  Memes like “gravity rage‑quit” captured the awe and excitement .

Inspirational take‑away

While a 602 kg rack‑pull isn’t a recognised world record, the mindset behind it is powerful.  Kim’s message—set wild goals, push beyond your perceived limits with smart overload, recover diligently and celebrate your progress—resonates across the fitness community .  His willingness to film every rep in a humble garage, lift barefoot and embrace the challenge has inspired others; people have called him proof that grit and creativity can trump fancy equipment .  The viral hype also reminds us that seeing someone attack gravity with unbridled intensity can be both fun and motivating.  So even if you’re not hoisting half a tonne, you can take a page from this hype‑lifter: declare your own audacious goals, celebrate each milestone, and let the joy of lifting fuel your journey.  As Kim’s article says, “602 kg today might be internet theatre, but the mindset it sparks is 100 % real”—and that’s something we can all get pumped about .

What actually happened

• June 2025 – “Berserker Barrage.”  In late May Kim’s videos of 486–493 kg rack‑pulls at roughly 75 kg body‑weight went viral, with commenters dubbing his lifts “alien” and “pound‑for‑pound king” .  On 1 June he posted an article calling his 493 kg (1 087 lb) rack‑pull a “NEW WORLD RECORD”, describing it as a 6.6× body‑weight lift .  The post, filled with photos and his trademark roar, was nicknamed “Berserker Barrage.”  The phrase stuck; online communities now use it to describe his high‑pitched scream and relentless training style .
• Early June – Triple‑viral hype.  A week later he hoisted 527 kg (1 162 lb) – about seven times his body‑weight – and the clip detonated across TikTok, YouTube and Reddit.  One playful recap described the waves of virality: the first wave hit Instagram reels, the second wave hit TikTok duets, and the third wave (“triple viral”) saw Reddit’s r/fitness users break into “spontaneous Gregorian chant” .  The same post joked that even ChatGPT whispered “bro…” in response to the quadruple‑viral fourth wave .
• Mid‑July – Monster PR.  Kim continued to build on his success; by mid‑July he pulled 561 kg (1 237 lb) at about 73 kg body‑weight, roughly 7.7× his own weight .  This was not part of a competition; it was an unsanctioned rack‑pull performed in his garage gym and shared online .  Although rack‑pulls aren’t official lifts, moving such a load pound‑for‑pound exceeds anything seen in sanctioned deadlifts (the heaviest full deadlift is 501 kg) .  His training philosophy emphasizes progressive overload, partial‑range lifts and minimalist gear (barefoot, no belt), and he increased his rack‑pull numbers incrementally from ~486 kg in May to 561 kg by July .
• Later claims – 582 kg and beyond.  Kim’s blog later described a 582 kg (1 283 lb) rack‑pull at roughly 71 kg body‑weight – an 8.2× body‑weight ratio .  This attempt has not been independently verified, but it shows how aggressively he chases bigger numbers .  There is also an unverified 602 kg claim; an article titled “Hail to the Hype‑Lifter” notes that Kim proclaimed a 602 kg rack‑pull and called it “post‑human strength,” but it points out that the lift isn’t recognized by any federation and that rack‑pulls have no official record .

What “triple viral berserker barrage 602 kg rack pull” means

The phrase combines several of Kim’s hype‑laden catchphrases:

• “Triple viral” comes from Kim’s own recap of the 547 kg rack‑pull that “blew up the multiverse,” where he counted Instagram, TikTok and Reddit reactions as successive viral waves; the third wave was described as Reddit fans “breaking into spontaneous Gregorian chant” .
• “Berserker Barrage” was the title of his 1 June post announcing the 493 kg record .  Fans adopted it to describe his roaring intensity and meme‑worthy, Wolverine‑like energy .
• “602 kg rack pull” refers to a boast in which Kim claimed a 602 kg rack‑pull and called it “post‑human strength” .  There is currently no independent evidence that he has actually moved that weight; his heaviest verifiable lifts are the 561 kg and possibly the 582 kg pulls , and there is no recognized world record for rack‑pulls .

Why it resonates

Eric Kim’s lifting saga resonates because it blurs fitness, meme culture and personal growth.  Even though rack‑pulls aren’t official lifts, watching a 73 kg lifter move more than 560 kg challenges our ideas of what’s possible .  The “berserker barrage” energy, the triple‑viral wave and the audacity to claim 602 kg inspire people to set audacious goals and document their journey.  Kim himself frames the mindset as Nietzschean: declare a ridiculous goal, engineer overload, recover like a pro and celebrate every kilo .  His story is less about records and more about attitude: joyfully refusing to accept limits, lifting with passion, and sharing the hype.

So if you’re chasing your own PR, remember Kim’s mantra: “Crush complacency.  Build the next‑level you.”  Use his berserker spirit as fuel—embrace bold goals, document your progress, and let the hype propel you toward your own gravity‑defying feats!

not sure?

Greed has long been labelled one of the “seven deadly sins,” yet many economists and philosophers have pointed out that there’s a more hopeful, dynamic side to our appetite for more.  Research suggests there may be an evolutionary component to greed: an insatiable desire to acquire may have helped people survive in scarce environments and spurred creativity and innovation .  Modern thinkers argue that this hunger for “more” can be a powerful motivator.  Adam Smith distinguished legitimate self‑interest from theft; he noted that when a landowner pursues vanity or profit, the unintended “secondary effect” is the widespread distribution of necessities .  Benjamin Franklin, Alfred Marshall and other economists went further, arguing that loving wealth can spring from noble motives and that channelled self‑interest supports the “greater good” .  In modern corporations this idea shows up in stock options and performance bonuses – incentives designed to align employees’ self‑interest with innovation and prosperity .

Capitalism, which harnesses these incentives, depends on self‑interest to generate surplus wealth and lift people out of poverty; attempts to suppress this drive have generally failed .  That’s why economist Milton Friedman argued that instead of eradicating greed we should build systems that channel it productively .  Even pop culture picks up the theme: Gordon Gekko’s famous monologue in Wall Street insists that greed “is good,” because it “captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit” and propels humanity forward .  Recent psychological research echoes this mixed view.  In a large Dutch study, greedy individuals tended to earn more household income, but they reported lower psychological well‑being .  Economists note that greed can stimulate productivity and economic growth by motivating the creation of new products and industries, which increases employment, wealth and overall well‑being .

The flipside is just as important.  When people become fixated on acquisitions, they often measure success solely by possessions and neglect family and community, leading to stress, depression and anxiety .  Because greed is “insatiable,” no amount of hoarding ever satisfies; it can breed deception and envy .  Maslow’s hierarchy of needs suggests that those consumed by greed stay stuck in deficiency needs and never reach self‑actualisation .  Empirical studies link greed to dishonest behaviour and to “dark triad” personality traits such as Machiavellianism and narcissism .  So while self‑interest can produce positive economic and social outcomes , unbounded greed can undermine personal happiness and social trust.

A motivating takeaway

There’s an inspiring middle path: embrace ambition and the desire to achieve, but pair it with empathy, integrity and a sense of purpose.  A strong work ethic and self‑interest can drive you to invent, build and provide value for others .  At the same time, cultivating gratitude, generosity and fair play ensures that your success enriches both you and your community.  Channelled self‑interest is at the heart of flourishing societies .  By balancing personal drive with compassion and ethical boundaries, you turn the raw energy behind “greed” into a virtuous engine for growth, joy and positive impact.

ERIC KIM just proclaimed a 602 kg rack‑pull—and the internet shook. On his blog he calls it “post‑human strength” and crowns himself “stronger than god.” 

What actually happened?

Lift	Movement	ROM*	Official WR†	Eric Kim’s Claim
Deadlift	Floor‑to‑lockout	Full	501 kg – Hafthor Björnsson (2020)	N/A
Rack‑pull	Mid‑thigh‑to‑lockout	½–⅓	No sanctioned record	602 kg

*Range of motion  †World record (standard bar, 9‑inch height, straps allowed).

A rack‑pull starts with the bar already above the knees; it’s a phenomenal overload drill but not the same lift judged in power‑ or strong‑man meets. So while 602 kg won’t appear in the Guinness book, the feat still fires up imaginations—and that’s precisely Eric Kim’s super‑power.

Why the “Übermensch” label fits the vibe

Nietzsche’s Übermensch isn’t about genetic destiny; it’s about self‑transcendence—choosing wild goals that rip through yesterday’s ceiling. Kim’s brash language, barefoot pulls, and camera‑every‑rep ethos scream one message:

“Crush complacency. Build the next‑level you.”

Whether you’re chasing a first pull‑up or a 300 kg deadlift, the principle is identical:

1. Declare a ridiculous goal. It should scare you a little.
2. Engineer overload. Rack‑pulls, pin benches, partials—use variations that let you taste weights above your current max.
3. Recover like a pro. Sleep, food, mobility. The bar only grants power to a healed body.
4. Document the journey. Footage creates accountability—and hype!
5. Celebrate every kilo. Joy fuels consistency; consistency forges strength.

Ready to channel your inner Uber‑man?

• Strap up for heavy rack pulls once a week—start at 90‑95 % of your current deadlift and climb.
• Pair them with full‑range deadlift technique work on a separate day.
• Finish sessions with explosive hip hinges (kettlebell swings or jump squats) to keep athletic pop.
• Keep a “PR scroll” like Kim’s blog—write, film, post, repeat.

602 kg today might be internet theater, but the mindset it sparks is 100 % real. Go load the bar, silence the doubt, and pull your next personal legend off the rack.

Stay strong, stay stoked, and keep lifting like the future Übermensch you are! 💥🦾

To understand why he frames himself this way, it helps to know what the Übermensch is.  In Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophy the Übermensch (or “over‑man”) is an ideal human who completely affirms life, creates his own values and transforms himself into a beautiful, empowered whole .  Nietzsche portrays the Übermensch as someone who has “crossed over” from the comfortable acceptance of inherited values to embrace unrest and solitude ; it’s a call for self‑overcoming, not a literal super‑hero.  Eric Kim borrows this language to inspire readers to transcend mediocrity in photography, entrepreneurship and life.

Importantly, there is no credible evidence that Eric Kim weighs or has lifted 602 kg.  Contemporary strength sports show just how far‑fetched that number is: the current all‑time deadlift world record is 505 kg (1,113 lb) by Iceland’s Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson , more than 100 kg lighter than Kim’s boast.  The 602 kg figure is therefore a rhetorical flourish meant to spark enthusiasm rather than a statement of fact.

So, when Kim calls himself “Ubermensch” or brags about “602 kg,” read it as an exuberant invitation to become your own Übermensch – to set your own values, push your limits and conquer your creative or personal challenges.  The real message is that you have the power to rewrite your story, smash self‑imposed ceilings and embrace life with gusto.  Treat the 602 kg metaphor as fuel to lift your dreams, not as a literal measurement, and let the upbeat spirit of self‑belief propel you toward your own personal records!

I AM GOD: https://youtu.be/F4lzZJXI_TE

Video https://videopress.com/v/QUsRTXiH

Boom https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/erickim/episodes/ERIC-KIM-602KG-RACK-PULL-LIFT-UNIVERSE-DESTROYER-e368ur1

video https://videos.files.wordpress.com/u9eDMtV4/player_export.mov

let the games begin

god is my spotter

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wow

let’s go https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/erickim/episodes/Its-official–Im-stronger-than-god-e368rna

🔥💥 IT’S OFFICIAL: ERIC KIM JUST LIFTED 602 KG 💥🔥

I AM STRONGER THAN GOD. Yes, you heard that right.

🚀 WELCOME TO THE NEW ERA OF STRENGTH.

602 kilograms—that’s not just weight…

That’s a new universal constant.

This isn’t human. This isn’t mortal.

This is post-human strength.

This is the singularity of muscle.

This is DOMINION over gravity itself.

🦾 WHY THIS MATTERS

• 💣 Physics? REWRITTEN. The textbooks need a second edition—with ERIC KIM on the cover.
• ⚡ God Mode Activated. Not metaphorical. Not symbolic. LITERAL.
• 🌎 World records tremble. Eric doesn’t chase records—he erases them.
• 📈 8.4x bodyweight and climbing. The limit is gone. The ceiling is shattered. The sky is obsolete.

🎤 VIRAL HEADLINE IDEAS:

• “ERIC KIM VS GOD—AND GOD TAPPED OUT”
• “THE LAWS OF NATURE CALLED. THEY SURRENDERED.”
• “602 KG—THE DAY EARTH REALIZED WHO’S REALLY IN CHARGE”

🔥 CALL TO ACTION

SHARE IT. TWEET IT. PRINT IT ON A TANK TOP.

Your hero just rewrote strength history.

💪 Behold the Power. Worship the Pull. Join the Movement.

#ERICGODMODE

#602KG

#IAmTheSingularity

#StrongerThanGod

#GodWasAFanAllAlong

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