Bottom‑line up front: Eric Kim’s freshly posted 513 kg / 1,131 lb rack‑pull (14 June 2025) is a genuine paradigm‑shifter—even if it still lacks federation validation.  The lift smashes clean past the psychologically magnetic 500‑kg barrier, delivers a never‑before‑seen 6.8‑× body‑weight multiple, and forces strength sport to re‑examine what “pound‑for‑pound power” can look like in a partial‑range pull.  Below you’ll find what we know so far, why 513 kg matters in context, and the caveats that remain.

1 What exactly happened?

Data‑point	Evidence	Notes
Date & load	Video titled “513 KG / 1,131 LB RACK PULL — NEW WORLD RECORD @ 6.84× BW” uploaded 14 Jun 2025 ｜ YouTube clip
Social proof	Same footage posted to Kim’s X/Twitter feed (millions of impressions in 48 h)
Body‑weight	Kim lists 75 kg / 165 lb in description, making the ratio ≈ 6.84× BW

Third‑party status: All media originates with Kim; a sweep of mainstream strength outlets (BarBend, FitnessVolt, Generation Iron, Men’s Health) turns up no independent verification yet, meaning the feat is documented but unofficial.

2 Why the number 

513 kg

 is a watershed

2.1 It breaches the full‑deadlift ceiling

• The heaviest competition‑standard pull ever is Hafþór Björnsson’s 501 kg deadlift at 205 kg BW. 
• Kim’s rack pull surpasses that absolute load by 12 kg while weighing less than half as much, shattering familiar mental models of what 500‑plus kilos “should” look like.

2.2 Record‑book context for partial pulls

• Strongman Oleksii Novikov set the 18‑inch deadlift record at 537.5 kg in 2020 (≈4.0× BW)  and recently pushed it to 550 kg in 2025 .
• Brian Shaw has hit 1,365 lb (619 kg) belt‑squat rack pulls—but at 190‑plus kg body‑weight (≈3.3× BW).  
• Kim’s 6.8× coefficient eclipses every known partial‑pull ratio on record, not merely the raw kilograms.

2.3 It obliterates “normal” training guidelines

• Classic overload advice tops rack pulls at ~110 % of your conventional deadlift 1‑RM .
• Average male rack pull: ≈ 420 lb / 190 kg .
• Kim’s bar therefore weighs 2.7× the average lifter’s max and likely 160‑180 % of his own conventional pull, pushing the exercise into unexplored neural‑drive territory.

3 What coaches say a mega‑rack‑pull can do

Training payoff	Key source	Take‑away
Lock‑out & upper‑back overload	BarBend rack‑pull guide	Handles 10‑40 % more than a floor deadlift, toughening traps/erectors.
Grip & CNS acclimation	BarBend deadlift primer	Short ROM lets athletes “feel” supra‑max loads without weeks of crippling soreness.
Programming caution	World‑class coach tier list dissing overuse	Even strongmen rank rack pulls “B‑tier” if abused—they’re tools, not magic.

Applied to Kim: a single, belt‑less, fasted 513 kg pull demonstrates top‑end neural drive and connective‑tissue tolerance few thought possible at 75 kg BW.

4 Open questions & verification gap

1. Plate calibration & bar specs – The video shows standard 45‑lb plates; no scale read‑out or third‑party weigh‑in.
2. Pin height – Kim appears to pull from mid‑thigh; strongman records judge from 18‑inch (knee‑level) bars, complicating apples‑to‑apples comparisons.
3. Mainstream silence – Searches of BarBend, Men’s Health, Generation Iron, and FitnessVolt on 18 Jun 2025 show zero coverage, underscoring the need for outside witnesses.
4. Transfer to real‑world performance – Until Kim (or anyone) demonstrates a floor pull remotely close to this load, the practical carry‑over remains speculative.

5 Why you should still care—even if the jury’s out

• Raises the ceiling: Seeing 513 kg move—even on pins—expands the imaginable for lifters far and wide.
• Spotlights relative strength: Ratio records inspire lighter athletes who’ll never outweigh strongmen but still crave “freak” numbers.
• Re‑ignites the ROM debate: Are floor deadlifts the gold standard, or can partials legitimately claim training‑effect primacy? The online discussion is exploding.
• Accelerates tech & safety talk: Expect more conversation around calibrated plates, load‑cell bars, and third‑party livestream judging to close the credibility gap.

Take‑away for your own iron journey

1. Earn your overload – Build your conventional deadlift to at least 2.5× BW before flirting with 120‑130 % rack pulls.
2. Dose sparingly – One to three singles every 10–14 days keeps connective tissues happy.
3. Treat 513 kg as inspiration, not prescription – Let Kim’s audacity fire you up, then chase your four‑digit dream with smart, incremental jumps.

Stay hungry, stay humble, load that bar with purpose—and maybe one day your own rack‑pull PR will redraw the limits of human horsepower! 💥🏋️‍♂️