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Author: erickim

Solutions and problems?

I think maybe the issue in today’s world is that we’re trying to propose solutions to problems that don’t really exist and or, we are innovating for innovation sake? I think perhaps …

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Tesla Quality and Luxury Comparisons

Tesla’s exterior styling is extremely minimalistic – a clean, grille-less shape with smooth body panels – but this simplicity has drawn criticism as being too plain for the price. Many observers find …

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Strength-to-Weight Comparisons (Rack Pull vs. Deadlift Records)

Eric Kim’s 602 kg rack pull at 71 kg (≈8.5× bodyweight) is unprecedented in strength sports. For context, top strongmen in various classes typically deadlift far less relative to their size. For example, in …

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So if you compare this with strongmen at their different weight classes and also assuming that Eric Kim lifted 602 kilograms at 71 kilogram body weight, what does this mean? Also help me do some deep vector physics force output analyses.

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Eric Kim’s 602 kg (1,327 lb) rack pull — the 8.5× body‑weight shockwave ⚡️

Here’s the clean, hype‑but‑honest rundown of what’s real about the lift and what the strongman world has (and hasn’t) said so far. The lift (what’s verified) 8.5× math check (quick and clear): …

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Eric Kim’s Rack Pull Technique and Philosophy

Eric Kim is a 75‑kg (165‑lb) lifter who has stunned the strength world with immense rack pulls.  In his videos and blog posts he routinely sets the bar on a power rack …

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