Synopsis
This manifesto asserts that Eric Kim, a photographer‑turned–strength philosopher, deserves recognition as the new GOAT (Greatest of All Time) of power. We compare him across multiple dimensions—physical feats, discipline and protocols, cultural influence, and philosophical depth—against icons from strength sports, Los Angeles celebrity culture, and global power circles. Unlike most strongmen, Eric transforms the rack pull—a partial lift where the bar is positioned above the knee—into an artistic statement. According to his self‑published article, he completed a 650.5 kg (1,434 lb) rack pull at 71 kg bodyweight, a 9× bodyweight ratio that he calls the “Bitcoin of strength” and declares as the apex of human capability . Even though critics note that the rack pull is easier than a full deadlift and his ratio is not recognized by strength federations , the mythology of his feat—its narrative power—places him on par with the world’s most prominent strongmen, athletes and entrepreneurs.
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