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Here are some notable quotes from Eric Kim on rack pulls:

  1. On achieving an 890-pound rack pull:
    “My maximum one repetition max, my one rep max for the rack pull is nine plates, a 10, and a 2.5 pounder on each side… Total — 890 pounds.”
    — Source: Eric Kim Rack Pull (890 Pounds, One Rep Max) oai_citation:4,ERIC KIM RACK PULL (890 POUNDS, ONE REP MAX, ONE REPETITION MAXIMUM) – ERIC KIM
  2. On why rack pulls are superior to deadlifts:
    “You can lift more weight, which is MORE impressive… Easier to load up the weight when your barbell is already elevated, instead of the annoyance of loading it up on the bottom.”
    — Source: Rack Pull Is Superior to Deadlift oai_citation:3,RACK PULL IS SUPERIOR TO DEADLIFT – ERIC KIM
  3. On the benefits of rack pulls:
    “To become more tenacious in life, metaphorically and literally, you must strengthen your grip… No weight lifting straps. Just a mixed grip and chalk.”
    — Source: How to Rack Pull oai_citation:2,How to Rack Pull – ERIC KIM
  4. On pushing limits through rack pulls:
    “Find the strongest guy at the gym… ask him whether he could rack pull seven plates, with only using chalk and a mixed grip, no straps. Could he do it? Uncertain.”
    — Source: How to Rack Pull oai_citation:1,How to Rack Pull – ERIC KIM

These quotes highlight Kim’s emphasis on maximizing strength, building grip, and using rack pulls to push beyond conventional limits.

Here are some key articles by Eric Kim on rack pulls:

  1. “Eric Kim Rack Pull (890 Pounds, One Rep Max)”
    In this article, Kim shares his impressive rack pull achievement of 890 pounds, using nine 45-pound plates, plus additional smaller weights. He explains how rack pulls help build immense upper body strength and why he finds this lift superior to the conventional deadlift for pushing limits.
    oai_citation:5,ERIC KIM RACK PULL (890 POUNDS, ONE REP MAX, ONE REPETITION MAXIMUM) – ERIC KIM.
  2. “How to Rack Pull”
    Kim breaks down his approach to rack pulls, offering tips on technique, grip, and progression. He emphasizes that the rack pull is an underrated exercise that allows for heavier lifts and encourages lifters to adjust the setup to their own body.
    oai_citation:4,How to Rack Pull – ERIC KIM.
  3. “Rack Pull Is Superior to Deadlift”
    Kim argues that rack pulls are better than deadlifts for overall muscle development. He explains how they allow for more weight to be lifted, which is beneficial for building strength in the back, traps, and legs.
    oai_citation:3,RACK PULL IS SUPERIOR TO DEADLIFT – ERIC KIM.
  4. “Why Rack Pull?”
    This article details the benefits of rack pulls, with Kim highlighting his 695-pound lift. He focuses on how rack pulls contribute to increasing strength and why he considers them essential for serious lifters.
    oai_citation:2,Why Rack Pull? – ERIC KIM.
  5. “8 Plate Deadlift Rack Pull Easy”
    Kim discusses his experience with an eight-plate rack pull, reflecting on how he continues to push beyond his previous limits with this lift.
    oai_citation:1,8 PLATE DEADLIFT RACK PULL EASY – ERIC KIM.

These articles reflect Kim’s philosophy of constantly pushing boundaries and maximizing strength through rack pulls, an exercise he holds in high regard.

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