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HOW I BECAME SO STRONG

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What has worked for me:

1. Working out is fun!

Do not treat working out as a chore. But fun! a fun chance to test yourself and test your strength!

2. Love of leveling-up my body

If we assume life is a video game or RPG and you’re the hero, then this means:

Your body is the character. Thus, level up your body!

Once again let us consider:

It is not considered bad taste for you to buy a fancy car, buy expensive luxury things, or to level-up your video game character.

Why not treat your own body as the ultimate art-object and video game character, and just strive to level-up yourself?

3. Powerlifting

ERIC KIM 455 POUND SUMO DEADLIFT ONE REP MAX

Deadlifts for life. I was able to pull 455 deadlift sumo style with chalk and mixed grip with the following regimen:

Increase my one-rep max attempt by 5 pounds (2.5 pound weight additional on each side of the barbell) every week.

This is my powerlifting philosophy. It doesn’t really matter how big your muscles are. What matter is your ultimate ‘one rep max’ strength on any given lift.

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455 Sumo Deadlift (one rep max)

Powerlifting is the ultimate ego-expression!

HENRI SHOULDER STRAP

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Street Photography Starter Kit

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Master street photography >


HENRI WRIST STRAP PRO

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For the pros >

Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Photography Entrepreneurship

My brand-new Udemy Course, "Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Photography Entrepreneurship" now live!

Seize your destiny >


Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Photography

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Master photography >

ERIC KIM WORKSHOPS

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Unleash your creative potential:

2021:

  • April 10-11th, 2021: BOSTON / Discover Your Unique Voice in Photography Workshop [Register Intent Here]
  • May 1-2nd, 2021: CHICAGO / Street Photography Composition Masterclass [Register Intent Here]
  • May 22-22nd, 2021: NEW YORK CITY / STREET PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS by ERIC KIM [Register Intent Here]

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FILM NOTES

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PHOTO JOURNAL

Photo Journal Print Edition

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