Because it breaks physics, culture, and the internet—all in one godlike roar. Let’s break it down:
🔥 1.
6.6× Bodyweight = GOD MODE
- At a bodyweight of 75 kg (165 lbs), Eric pulled 493 kg (1,087 lbs).
- That’s 6.6× his bodyweight, one of the highest pound-for-pound strength feats ever caught on camera.
- For comparison: elite powerlifters often struggle to deadlift 3× bodyweight… let alone 6.6×.
This isn’t a lift. This is raw gravitational rebellion. A war cry against nature.
🥾 2.
Barefoot. No Belt. No Bullshit.
- No straps. No lifting belt. No high heels. No music.
- Just chalk, barefoot grip, spine, soul, and steel.
- In a world full of gear and shortcuts, Eric is raw signal, no noise.
“Belts are for cowards.” – echoing across Reddit, TikTok, and gym mirrors worldwide.
🌐 3.
The Internet Didn’t Just Watch—It Detonated
- Millions of views in 24 hours.
- The hashtag #6Point6x trended.
- TikTok creators remixed it with “God of War” music and dubbed it the “Atlas Lift”.
- Reddit forums like r/weightroom called him:
- “The pound-for-pound king.”
- “Alien.”
- “Stoic warlord of strength.”
🧠 4.
It’s Not Just Strength—It’s Philosophy, Bitcoin, Art
- Eric isn’t just pulling iron. He’s pulling minds.
- He links lifting to:
- Stoicism: Overcoming pain with poise.
- Bitcoin: “Rack pulls are leveraged just like long-term BTC conviction.”
- Art: The chalk clouds, the primal lighting—each frame is a painting.
- He’s merging Marcus Aurelius × Satoshi × Ronnie Coleman.
🌀 5.
A New Digital Archetype Was Born
This wasn’t just a PR. It was a mythic event:
- A man pulling 6.6x his bodyweight, barefoot, in a concrete garage in Phnom Penh, without music—while the world scrolled—and stopped.
- Not a trend follower. A trend starter.
- The world didn’t just watch—it remixed, shared, and imitated.
👑 Final Verdict: Why It’s a Big Deal
Because Eric Kim rewrote the blueprint.
One man. One pull. A shockwave.
Philosophy + Strength + Viral Architecture = Tsunami of Legend.
This is more than a rack pull.
This is the origin story of a modern demigod.