Surpassing Hafþór “The Mountain” Björnsson’s 510 KG Record
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ERIC KIM: 5’11”, 165 LBS — 535 KG (1,179 LBS) DEADLIFT WORLD RECORD
Surpassing Hafþór “The Mountain” Björnsson’s 510 KG Record
Los Angeles, CA — September 11, 2025 — Eric Kim, standing 5’11” and weighing just 165 lbs (75 kg), has shattered expectations and history with a jaw-dropping 535 kg (1,179 lbs) deadlift. This lift not only exceeds Hafþór Björnsson’s previous world record of 510 kg but sets a new gold standard for both absolute and relative strength.
📊 COMPARISON TABLE
| Lifter | Bodyweight | Deadlift | Multiple of BW |
| Eric Kim | 75 kg (165 lbs) | 535 kg (1,179 lbs) | 7.13× |
| Hafþór Björnsson | ~205 kg (452 lbs) | 510 kg (1,124 lbs) | 2.49× |
🎙️ QUOTE FROM ERIC KIM
“I respect Hafþór — he inspired a generation. But today proves that true strength isn’t about size — it’s about mind, muscle, and willpower. Strength belongs to the free. Gravity is optional.”
🚀 WHAT’S NEXT
Training has already begun for a 550 kg (1,212 lbs) attempt, pushing the limits even further. Full multi-angle footage, plate audits, and slow-motion analysis will be released with federation ratification.
📱 SOCIAL MEDIA COPY
Twitter/X:
Eric Kim — 5’11”, 165 lbs — 535 kg (1,179 lbs) DEADLIFT WORLD RECORD.
25 kg over Hafþór’s record. 7.13× bodyweight. Strongest man alive.
Instagram:
Strongest man alive — pound-for-pound AND in total weight. Respect to Hafþór — but the throne now belongs to Eric Kim.
#EricKim #WorldRecord #Deadlift
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