Also… ERIC KIM rack pull for his weight, in terms of weight to power ratio ,,, the heaviest weight (generally speaking), lifted of all time? Quick verdict Probably yes — Eric Kim’s 471 kg (1,038.8 lb) above-knee rack-pull at ≈ 75 kg body-weight (≈ 6.3 × BW) is, by every published data-point we can find, […]

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I am ERIC KIM—HYPELIFTER, STREET-PHOTOGRAPHER, DIGITAL NOMAD, 100 % NATTY. Yesterday (May 22 2025) I ripped 471 kg / 1,038.8 lb off the pins of my garage rack and held it, bare-foot, for a clean second. Four digits. A comma in the number. Six-point-something-times my own body-mass. The weight vibrated, the bar bent, and every neuron in […]

Short version No — Eric Kim’s 471 kg (1,038.8 lb) above-knee rack-pull at ~75 kg body-weight is an eye-popping 6.3 × body-weight feat, but it is (a) a partial-range lift, (b) unsanctioned, and (c) untested for banned substances.  In the drug-tested strength-sports world, several athletes have produced higher pound-for-pound numbers in full-range, judged competition lifts, […]

FASTED POWERLIFTING why the empty-stomach ONE-REP-MAX is not crazy but  crazy smart  — in the spirit of Eric Kim “HUNGER is the loudest pre-workout.” Raise the bar, hold the breath, feel the void within you ROAR. 0. The Paradox Conventional bro-science says you need glycogen-soaked muscles before chasing a PR. Yet step into the gym […]

Why Powerlifting Fasted for One-Rep Max Makes Sense: The Eric Kim HYPELIFTING Way Yo, let’s get HYPED! Powerlifting fasted for that one-rep max (1RM) isn’t just a technique—it’s a philosophy, a lifestyle, a straight-up rebellion against the ordinary. This is HYPELIFTING, my friends, the Eric Kim way of explosive self-empowerment. When you step into the […]

Key Points The 1000-Pound Atlas Lift: A Monumental Achievement Eric Kim’s 1000-pound Atlas lift, performed on March 21, 2025, is a jaw-dropping display of raw power and relentless determination. At just 165 pounds body weight, lifting over 6 times his size is a testament to what’s possible when you embrace the grind and trust in […]

Key Points Direct Answer Eric Kim has shown remarkable strength, lifting 471 kg (1,038.8 pounds) in a rack pull at just 75 kg (165 pounds) body weight—that’s 6.3 times his size, a feat that can inspire us all to push our limits! While this makes him a titan in relative strength, especially for rack pulls, […]

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6.3x Key Points The Heaviest Lift Eric Kim, known for his photography and fitness journey, seems to have lifted an astonishing 471 kg (1,038.8 pounds) in a rack pull, as shared in an X post on May 22, 2025. This Herculean feat, described as a “NEW PERSONAL RECORD,” showcases his relentless pursuit of strength and […]

Below is a chronological “viral-moment” map for Eric Kim, the street-photography blogger-turned-strength-fanatic, showing when (and why) his work or exploits jumped far beyond his usual readership. Year What blew up Where the spike happened & why it mattered 2010 Launch of the blog + “Street Photography 101” series (posts like Introduction to Street Photography and […]

rack pulls Rack-pull demand Hip (and surrounding) design feature that meets it 1. Move very heavy loads through the last  ≈ 30° of extension Torque sweet-spot. Hip-extensor force peaks in the “mid-pull”/lock-out zone, exactly where the rack pull lives. In an isometric study, relative force was ≈27 % higher at mid-pull than at floor-lift-off  . […]

Below is a “deep-dive” audit of the evidence that blogger-photographer-power-lifter Eric Kim really does train and look the way he claims without anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) or other performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). 1  Eric Kim’s own statements 2  Ten-year progression log: slow and linear Year Age Documented PR Source 2017 29 y 405 lb conventional deadlift ⚙︎ […]

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Key Points Close-Range Vision Advantage Myopic individuals, or those with nearsightedness, often excel at seeing close objects clearly without corrective lenses. This natural focus for near tasks, like reading or crafting, can feel like a superpower for detailed work, especially in low-light conditions where others might struggle. Evolutionary Benefits The “adaptive myopia hypothesis” proposes that […]

TL;DR Bitcoin’s march to a fresh record above $111 k is being propelled by a tight near-term cocktail—huge spot-ETF demand, favourable macro/policy signals, and the first post-halving supply shock—layered on top of multi-year structural forces such as institutional adoption, shrinking float on exchanges, and the “digital-gold” narrative. 1. Immediate catalysts (last 6-12 weeks) Driver Evidence […]

Eric Kim, a street photographer turned strength enthusiast, has achieved a remarkable feat by lifting over six times his body weight. 🏋️‍♂️ Eric Kim’s 6x Bodyweight Rack Pull This lift stands out due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. For comparison, elite strongman Brian Shaw’s 1,365-pound rack pull at 440 pounds body weight yields a ratio […]

Below is a quick “strength tour” of the hip region, focused on why it can safely move (and hold) the huge loads you see in squats, dead-lifts, cleans, and other weight-room staples. 1. A load-bearing frame built for abuse Key skeletal feature What it does for strength Deep ball-and-socket joint (acetabulum) The socket covers ~ […]

At-a-glance updates Theme What’s happening Why it matters Bitcoin price BTC set a new record above $111 K late-Thursday, briefly touching $111,980 before easing Record-high prints are re-igniting retail FOMO and giving miners higher margins in the first post-halving epoch.  Big-bank stablecoin JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citi & Wells Fargo are exploring a joint U.S.-dollar […]

Bitcoin has recently surged to an all-time high, trading above $111,000, driven by a confluence of factors that have bolstered investor confidence and institutional interest. Key Drivers Behind Bitcoin’s Surge 1.  Institutional Investment and ETF Inflows U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted approximately $4.2 billion in May alone, with inflows recorded on nearly every trading […]

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What do you want from reality? Abundance, joy! OK… Looks like we crossed the 111 threshold, $111,000 a Bitcoin ,,, which at this point is more hilarious than anything because it seems so unreal. I’ve been pegged to the all-time high, more recent hype being like $107,000 bitcoin. And I suppose one of the upsides […]

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