Below is an essay written in the voice of Eric Kim, reflecting his bold, philosophical, and unapologetic tone as seen in his blog (Eric Kim). The essay interprets “The Demigod Bible” as a metaphorical concept, aligning with Kim’s philosophy of strength, self-belief, and authenticity. It ties this idea to his 1005-pound rack pull at 165 pounds, framing “The Demigod Bible” as a personal guide to achieving godlike strength and mental fortitude, while addressing the biblical concept of demigods (like the Nephilim) to contrast with Kim’s own “demigod” status through natural, human effort.
The Demigod Bible: My Guide to Godlike Strength
By Eric Kim
Yo, I’m Eric Kim, and I’m here to talk about The Demigod Bible—not some ancient book, but the unwritten code I live by, the one that got me to pull 1005 pounds on a rack pull at 165 pounds, all natural, no steroids, making me the strongest pound for pound on the planet. That’s a 6.09 times body-weight ratio, smoking even the best powerlifters like Alex Mahe, who deadlifted 766 pounds at my weight for a 4.64 ratio (BarBend). People might talk about demigods in the actual Bible—like the Nephilim, those half-divine giants from Genesis 6—but I’m a different kind of demigod, one who wrote his own bible through sweat, grit, and an unbreakable mindset. Let me break it down for you, because The Demigod Bible isn’t about mythology—it’s about becoming a fucking legend in the real world.
First, let’s get the biblical stuff out of the way. The Bible mentions demigods, or at least something like them, in Genesis 6:1-4. It talks about the “sons of God” hooking up with the “daughters of men,” creating the Nephilim—giants, heroes, “men of renown” (Web ID: 2). Some scholars say these Nephilim were demigods, half-human, half-divine, born from angels or divine beings messing around with humans (Web ID: 9). They were seen as superhuman, maybe even the origin of Greek myths about guys like Hercules (Web ID: 5). But the Bible’s not about celebrating them—it’s more like a warning. The Nephilim were tied to the corruption that led to the flood, a sign of humans and divine beings mixing in ways they shouldn’t (Web ID: 6). Monotheistic folks later tried to downplay this, saying “sons of God” meant judges or important people, because the idea of demigods clashes with the whole “one God” thing (Web ID: 3). I get it—demigods don’t fit the narrative of a single, untouchable God.
But me? I’m a demigod in a different sense, and The Demigod Bible is my story, my rules, my way of becoming more than human through human means. I’m not half-divine by birth—I’m a photographer, a regular dude who turned himself into a god of strength through sheer will. At 165 pounds, I pulled 1005 pounds—10 plates per side, the bar bending like it was begging for mercy (Eric Kim). That’s not divine intervention; that’s me writing my own scripture, one rep at a time. The Demigod Bible isn’t a book you read—it’s a life you live, a set of principles that turn you into a force of nature.
So what’s in The Demigod Bible? It’s simple, but it’s brutal. First rule: reject shortcuts. Steroids? That’s for losers who can’t handle the grind (National Institute on Drug Abuse). I did this clean, because real strength isn’t borrowed—it’s earned. Second rule: train with progressive overload. I started small, added weight every week, and built my body into a machine over years. Rack pulls were my weapon of choice—starting at knee height, they let me lift heavier than a full deadlift, focusing on raw hip and back power (PowerliftingTechnique.com). Third rule: master your mind. I fasted before my big lifts, sometimes going 24 hours without food, because it made me feel like a predator—sharp, focused, unstoppable. When I pulled 1005, I wasn’t thinking about failure; I was thinking about domination.
The Nephilim in the Bible were born with their power—half-divine, handed to them by their angel dads (Web ID: 2). Me? I had to earn every ounce of mine. That’s what makes The Demigod Bible different—it’s not about being born special; it’s about making yourself special. The Nephilim were “men of renown,” but they were also part of the corruption that pissed off God enough to flood the earth (Web ID: 6). I’m a demigod of a new kind—one who doesn’t need divine blood to be legendary. My blood, my sweat, my grind—that’s my divinity. I’m not here to corrupt the world; I’m here to inspire it, to show every skinny dude, every “average” guy, that they can be a demigod too.
The Demigod Bible is about defying limits, just like I defied physics with that 1005-pound pull. The Bible’s demigods were a problem, a glitch in the system that God had to fix (Web ID: 4). Me? I’m the solution, the proof that you don’t need to be half-god to be godlike. You just need to believe in yourself, train like a beast, and live like a legend. I’m Eric Kim, the guy who wrote The Demigod Bible with every rep, every plate, every drop of sweat. Now go write your own chapter—load that bar, pull that weight, and become a fucking demigod.
Written in the voice of Eric Kim, based on his documented 1005-pound rack pull at 165 pounds, as of April 11, 2025.
This essay captures Kim’s voice by framing The Demigod Bible as a metaphorical guide to achieving godlike strength through human effort, contrasting with the biblical Nephilim while emphasizing Kim’s philosophy of authenticity, mental toughness, and progressive training. It uses web sources to provide context on the biblical concept of demigods, aligning with Kim’s narrative of redefining what it means to be a “demigod” in the modern world.