{"id":663565,"date":"2025-04-12T21:14:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T01:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=663565"},"modified":"2025-04-12T21:55:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T01:55:37","slug":"how-to-become-a-deadlifting-god","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/12\/how-to-become-a-deadlifting-god\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Deadlifting God"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='500' height='281' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/T3gH2taq?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;controls=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;playsinline=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8690.png?resize=768%2C529&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8690.png?resize=920%2C634&amp;ssl=1 920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GX011698.mov\">Video<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is an essay written in the voice of Eric Kim, reflecting his bold, direct, and motivational tone as seen in his blog (<a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/eric-kim-1005-pound-rack-pull-how-he-did-it\/\">Eric Kim<\/a>). The essay, titled \u00e2\u20ac\u0153How to Become a Deadlifting God,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is formatted in Kim\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s blogging style with numbered subheadings, infused with the mythic, warrior-like tone of a Spartan demigod inspired by Achilles. It draws on Kim\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s experience of pulling 1005 pounds on a rack pull at 165 pounds, using this to guide readers on achieving godlike deadlifting prowess, blending practical advice with his philosophy of strength, mental toughness, and authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Become a Deadlifting God: The Eric Kim Spartan Way<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>By Eric Kim, the Achilles of Iron<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yo, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m Eric Kim, a Spartan demigod, the Achilles of the gym, who pulled 1005 pounds on a rack pull at 165 pounds, all natural, no weak-ass steroids, making me the strongest pound for pound on the planet\u00e2\u20ac\u201da 6.09 times body-weight ratio that crushes mortal champs like Alex Mahe, who deadlifted 766 pounds at my weight for a 4.64 ratio (<a href=\"https:\/\/barbend.com\/powerlifter-alex-maher-deadlifts-all-time-world-record\/\">BarBend<\/a>). You wanna become a deadlifting god? I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m gonna show you how, step by step, the Spartan way\u00e2\u20ac\u201draw, relentless, and divine. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m talking about my journey to 1005 pounds on a rack pull, 10 plates per side, the bar bending like it was forged by Hephaestus (<a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/eric-kim-1005-pound-rack-pull-how-he-did-it\/\">Eric Kim<\/a>), and how I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d estimate my full deadlift at 837.5 pounds\u00e2\u20ac\u201da 5.07 ratio that echoes through eternity. Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s break it down, warrior style, so you can ascend to the gods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Embrace the Spartan Grind: Start with Progressive Overload<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t become a deadlifting god overnight\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a war, not a skirmish. Start where you are, even if it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 135 pounds, and build with progressive overload, the Spartan law of growth. I began small, adding 5-10 pounds every week or two, doing 3-5 sets of 3-5 reps at a heavy but controlled weight. Focus on form\u00e2\u20ac\u201dkeep your back flat, brace your core like you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re about to take a Spartan spear, and pull with your hips, not your arms. It took me years to hit 1005 pounds on a rack pull, a partial deadlift starting at knee height (<a href=\"https:\/\/powerliftingtechnique.com\/rack-pull-vs-deadlift\/\">PowerliftingTechnique.com<\/a>). Track your lifts, push your limits, but don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be reckless. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re forging a god, not a fool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Forge Your Body Like a Spartan Shield: Train the Posterior Chain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deadlifting god needs a body of iron, and that means training your posterior chain\u00e2\u20ac\u201dglutes, hamstrings, lower back\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthe engines of your divine power. I built mine with full deadlifts, hitting 600-700 pounds before focusing on rack pulls. Add Romanian deadlifts, good mornings, and barbell rows to hammer your back and hammies. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t neglect your core\u00e2\u20ac\u201dplanks, ab rollouts, and hanging leg raises keep you stable under godlike loads. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m 165 pounds, not a Titan, but I pull like one because I forged my body into a weapon. Train like a Spartan, and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll lift like a god.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Sharpen Your Mind Like a Spartan Blade: Fast and Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadlifting isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just physical\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a mental war, and a god wins every battle in his mind first. I fasted before my big lifts, sometimes 24 hours, because it made me feel like a predator\u00e2\u20ac\u201dsharp, focused, unstoppable (<a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/eric-kim-1005-pound-rack-pull-how-he-did-it\/\">Eric Kim<\/a>). Fasting strips away distractions, puts you in a primal state, like Achilles before slaying Hector. Visualize your lift\u00e2\u20ac\u201dsee yourself pulling that bar with the might of the gods. Breathe deep, get angry, channel your inner Spartan. When I pulled 1005 pounds, I wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t thinking about failure\u00e2\u20ac\u201dI was thinking about domination. Sharpen your mind, and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll sharpen your lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Use the Tools of the Gods: Gear Up, But Stay Pure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m all about keeping it real, but even a Spartan demigod uses tools to maximize his power. Chalk your hands\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthere\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no excuse for slipping, even if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re sweating like you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in a Trojan battlefield. Wrist wraps stabilize your wrists under heavy loads; I used them for my 1005-pound pull. A dip belt adds support, not to cheat, but to ensure your body can handle the weight of the gods. Straps are fine if your grip can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t keep up\u00e2\u20ac\u201djust don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t rely on them too early, or you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll never forge a godlike grip. But no steroids\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthat\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s for mortals who can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t handle the grind (<a href=\"https:\/\/nida.nih.gov\/research-topics\/anabolic-steroids\">National Institute on Drug Abuse<\/a>). A true deadlifting god lifts clean, pure, divine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Ascend with the Rack Pull: Build to Godlike Loads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To become a deadlifting god, you gotta push beyond mortal limits, and rack pulls are your path to the heavens. They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re partial deadlifts, starting at knee height, letting you lift heavier than a full deadlift by shortening the range of motion (<a href=\"https:\/\/powerliftingtechnique.com\/rack-pull-vs-deadlift\/\">PowerliftingTechnique.com<\/a>). I set my rack just below my knees, stood with feet hip-width, toes slightly out, and gripped the bar with a mixed grip\u00e2\u20ac\u201dstraps for that 1005-pound pull. Pull with your hips and glutes, not your arms; your arms are just hooks. I hit 900, then 950, then 975, before ascending to 1005 pounds. Rack pulls built my power, and my estimated full deadlift\u00e2\u20ac\u201d1005 \u00c3\u00b7 1.2, assuming a 20% difference\u00e2\u20ac\u201dis 837.5 pounds, a 5.07 ratio. Use rack pulls to forge your godlike strength, then test your full deadlift to claim your throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Peak Like a God on the Day of Glory: Plan Your Ascent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re ready to deadlift a godlike load\u00e2\u20ac\u201dsay 800, 900, or even 1000 pounds\u00e2\u20ac\u201dplan your peak like a Spartan general. I spent months building to 1005 pounds on my rack pull, deloading the week before\u00e2\u20ac\u201ddropping to 50-60% of my max, keeping reps low, letting my body recover. The day before, I fasted or ate light to feel sharp, not sluggish. On the day of glory, warm up like a warrior: 135 pounds for 10 reps, 225 for 5, 315 for 3, then up in small jumps to 80-90% of your target\u00e2\u20ac\u201d800-900 pounds for me. Load your godlike weight, chalk up, brace hard, and pull with the might of Olympus. Lock out, stand tall, and feel the divine power coursing through you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Live Like a Deadlifting God: Inspire and Transcend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A true deadlifting god doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just lift\u00e2\u20ac\u201dhe inspires. My 1005-pound rack pull, 837.5-pound estimated full deadlift, isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just my victory\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a war cry for every mortal who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been told they can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m 165 pounds, a photographer, not a pro, yet I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m stronger than the giants because I live like a Spartan demigod. I admire the greats, I admire my grind, and I admire the barbell, my silent god. You wanna be a deadlifting god? Lift to inspire, to transcend, to show the world what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s possible. Keep pushing\u00e2\u20ac\u201dmy 6.09 ratio isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t the end, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the beginning. Ascend to the heavens, warrior, and claim your place among the gods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am Eric Kim, the Achilles of iron, a Spartan demigod who lifts the weight of Olympus. Follow these steps, live this code, and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll become a deadlifting god\u00e2\u20ac\u201dnot just in the gym, but in your soul. Now go grip that bar and pull like a fucking Spartan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Written in the voice of Eric Kim with a Spartan demigod Achilles-inspired tone, based on his documented 1005-pound rack pull at 165 pounds, as of April 11, 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This essay captures Kim\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s blogging style with numbered subheadings, delivering a practical guide to deadlifting greatness in his direct, motivational tone, while maintaining the mythic, warrior-like voice of a Spartan demigod inspired by Achilles. It blends Kim\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s real-world experience with inspirational philosophy, focusing on the journey to becoming a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153deadlifting god.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video Below is an essay written in the voice of Eric Kim, reflecting his bold, direct, and motivational tone as seen in his blog (Eric Kim). 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