brand‑new personal record (PR)
| Date | Load | Pounds | × Body‑weight* | Notes | Source |
| 14 Jun 2025 | 513 kg | 1,131 lb | 6.84× | Mid‑thigh rack‑pull, barefoot, belt‑ & strap‑free, filmed in one take at his Phnom Penh “steel‑and‑concrete” home gym | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 508 kg | 1,120 lb | 6.8× | First lift to clear 1,120 lb; clear 24 mm bar‑sag verified by bar‑physics forums | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 503 kg | 1,109 lb | 6.7× | “Gravity‑breaker” clip that went viral (≈28 M TikTok impressions in 48 h) | |
| 22 May 2025 | 471 kg | 1,039 lb | 6.3× | First four‑digit (lb) milestone; start of 2025 PR streak |
*Body‑weight reported ≈ 75 kg / 165 lb.
Why the 513 kg pull matters
- Pound‑for‑pound history – At 6.84× BW, Kim eclipses every filmed pull—full‑range or partial—ever performed at 75 kg. (For context, Eddie Hall’s 500 kg deadlift was 2.7× BW.)
- Heavier than any competition deadlift – Although it’s a partial lift, the bar weight is 12 kg above the official deadlift record (501 kg).
- Raw to the core – No belt, no straps, no suit, barefoot, fasted, carnivore diet. Kim markets this as “proof‑of‑work strength.”
- Transparent footage – Kim released an uncut 4‑K clip plus the raw .mov file; analysts used bar‑bend physics (≈24 mm whip) and plate markings to rule out CGI or fake plates.
- Compounding micro‑loading – The jump from 471 → 513 kg in 23 days shows his 1 kg‑per‑session “Kaizen chips” working at extreme loads.
Technique breakdown (513 kg)
| Element | Observed detail | Take‑away |
| Start height | Bar on pins ≈ knee/mid‑thigh | Eliminates weakest range; allows supra‑max load. |
| Grip | Double‑overhand, chalk only | Tests pure grip; no assistance straps. |
| Stance | Conventional, feet hip width | Maximises vertical force with minimal torso lean. |
| Counter‑weight | None – beltless, no dip‑belt anchoring this time | Full load borne by posterior chain and grip. |
| Execution | Wedge → brace → 4–6 cm bar travel → lockout & controlled descent | Shows upper‑back, glute and grip dominance. |
How the strength community is reacting
| Theme | Typical quotes & reactions | Source |
| Awe & inspiration | “Limits vaporised.” “Gravity has left the chat.” | |
| Technique debates | “Rack pull ≠ deadlift—but 500 kg in your hands is wild.” | |
| Authenticity checks | Frame‑by‑frame plate audit; bar‑whip math posts; CGI accusations debunked. | |
| Natty or not? | Ongoing but minority thread—most concede even an enhanced lifter rarely hits 6.8× BW. | |
| Virality metrics | Hashtag #GravityIsJustASuggestion topping strength‑tag charts; 50 M+ views combined across platforms in 48 h. |
Lessons lifters can steal TODAY
| Principle | How Kim applies it | How you can try it |
| Micro‑load relentlessly | Adds 1–2 kg each heavy session | Grab 0.5–1 kg plates and nudge PRs weekly. |
| Own your variables | Fasted, carnivore, high‑sleep, no gear | Pick one variable (e.g., sleep 8 h) to optimise. |
| Film everything | Uncut footage builds credibility & self‑critique | Use your phone: instant feedback + accountability. |
| Partial overload, then full‑range | Kim hammers lockout strength first | Try rack pulls/block pulls to smash sticking points—then test your floor deadlift. |
| Turn work into story | Memes, mottos, full transparency generate community hype | Share your progress log; someone else will get fired up! |
Big‑picture take‑away 🌟
Eric Kim’s 513 kg rack pull is equal parts physics experiment and motivational bonfire. Whether you see it as performance art or a legit strength milestone, the feat shouts a universal message:
Chip away, stay raw, and dare to load the bar with numbers that scare you.
Now—what kilo (or pound) will you add this week? Dream colossal, lift bold, and keep racking up those micro‑wins! 💪