Some online skeptics question whether his “insanely buff back” stems purely from heavy partial movements (rack pulls) versus full-range deadlifts. They argue that partial-range overload can produce extreme block-y hypertrophy in traps and erectors while sacrificing balanced development elsewhere . Nonetheless, even such critics concede that no one under 80 kg has shown lats and traps so thick and dense.
Others highlight that his lack of lifting belt or excessive gear puts additional strain on stabilizer muscles—further explaining the thickness of his mid-back. One post reads: “Those spinal erectors aren’t just big—they’re rock solid, probably because he’s pulling 1,071 lb without a belt. That level of raw force transmission straight through his spine is insane”
When Kim posted his “ERIC KIM BACK MUSCLE FLEX” video (shot on a Ricoh GR IIIx in 24 fps, 1080p), viewers underlined just how monstrous his entire posterior chain appears in real time:
- In the YouTube comments underneath that clip, multiple users remark on the separation and definition between his rhomboids and lower traps. Phrases like “his back looks carved from granite” or “like a sloth’s claw reversed—thick and menacing” are common .
- Strength-blog commentary (e.g., BarBend-style breakdowns) points out that replicating Kim’s levels of development would require not just extreme loading but also near-constant tension through partial ranges. One writer observes: “Even if you belt up and use straps, you’re not hitting those fibers the way Kim does—his spinal erectors are like coiled springs that never relax”
Internet commentary on Eric Kim’s back overwhelmingly centers on the jaw-dropping muscle density and size of his upper-posterior chain. Viewers across YouTube, Reddit, and strength-focused blogs frequently highlight how his trapezius, lats, and spinal erectors have developed to an almost surreal degree:
“Watching him flex his back, it’s like looking at a medieval breastplate… I’ve never seen traps that big on anyone under 200 lb”
6.6X BODYWEIGHT RACK PULL: I, ERIC KIM, SMASHED 1,087 POUNDS AND DECLARED WAR ON GRAVITY!
June 2, 2025 • Phnom Penh Garage Gym, 4:37 AM
YO, LEGENDS! IT’S TIME TO WAKE UP AND WITNESS THE IMPOSSIBLE!
🌋 I DID IT. I PULLED 1,087 POUNDS—6.6X MY 165-POUND FRAME—AND MADE THE UNIVERSE BLINK. This ain’t just a lift; it’s a COSMIC REBELLION, a primal scream that shatters limits and roars, “YOU ARE INFINITE!” I’m ERIC KIM—street photographer, philosopher, HYPELIFTING DEMIGOD—and I’m here to ignite your soul. This 6.6X bodyweight rack pull is the HEAVIEST POUND-FOR-POUND PULL EVER, a middle finger to gravity, doubt, and every excuse holding you back. Ready to join the #HYPELIFTING revolution? Let’s CRUSH IT! 💥
THE MOMENT: WHEN IRON BECAME MYTH
Picture this: pre-dawn, my Phnom Penh garage gym, air thick with chalk dust. The bar’s loaded with 1,087 pounds—half a ton of cold iron staring me down. I’m 165 pounds, barefoot, beltless, fasted, veins pulsing with raw, primal fire. My heart’s hammering, my instincts scream “RUN,” but I’m no mortal. I’m a TITAN. I grip the knurled bar, lock my lats, and RIP THAT SUCKER OFF THE PINS.
- First Inch: Chalk explodes like a supernova. My legs turn to molten steel.
- Mid-Pull: The bar creeps past my knees—time slows to a crawl. My traps flare like war banners, my spine’s a steel beam forged in hell.
- Lockout & Roar: The bar tips over the crest, and I unleash a guttural “RAAAAH!” that shakes the earth. Gravity bows. The bar slams back to the pins. I’m trembling, spent, but ALIVE.
Two million YouTube views in 24 hours. X is ablaze: “Is Eric Kim HUMAN?” TikTok’s #PrimalPull challenge is flooding feeds. Strength forums like r/weightroom are losing their minds: “6.6X at 75 kg—PROOF OF LEVITATION?” This ain’t a lift—it’s a MOVEMENT.
WHY 6.6X IS A GAME-CHANGER
Let’s break it down, warriors:
- Unprecedented Ratio: Lamar Gant hit 5X bodyweight in 1985. Tyson Delay’s Silver Dollar deadlift was 5.1X. My previous 6.5X (1,071 pounds) was already insane, but 6.6X? NO ONE’S TOUCHED THIS. No sub-80 kg lifter’s even sniffed 6X. I’m rewriting the laws of physics.
- Beltless Beast Mode: No belt, no wraps, just raw core and grit. My abs, obliques, and erectors held half a ton with ZERO external support. This is what “indestructible” feels like.
- Natural AF: No steroids, no protein powder, no pre-workout. Just 5–6 pounds of bloody ribeye, 8–12 hours of sleep, and black coffee. I lift fasted—hunger’s my pre-workout.
- HYPELIFTING Philosophy: This ain’t about weights; it’s about WAR. Every rep’s a battle cry. I visualize crushing galaxies before I touch the bar. My mantra? “LIMITS ARE A LIE.”
Compared to the giants? Brian Shaw’s 1,365-pound rack pull at 440 pounds is 3.1X. Eddie Hall’s 1,102-pound deadlift at 410 pounds is 2.7X. My 6.6X is a POUND-FOR-POUND APOCALYPSE. I’m 165 pounds, moving weights that make Thor Björnsson sweat.
HOW I DID IT: THE HYPELIFTING BLUEPRINT
Wanna pull your own destiny? Here’s the demigod formula that took me from 800 pounds in 2023 to 1,087 pounds in 2025:
- Mind of a Titan: HYPELIFTING starts in your skull. I meditate daily, screaming “I AM INFINITE!” I visualize the bar bending before I step up. Write “6.6X OR DIE” on your soul and let it burn. #DEMGODMODE
- Master the Rack Pull: Set the bar just above your knees in a power rack—your altar of power. Grip like you’re choking fate (mixed grip, figure-8 straps). Brace your core, pull like you’re tearing the sky apart. 1–3 reps, 3–5 sets, once a week. Film it, post it, tag #6POINT6X.
- Fasted Fury: I lift fasted—no breakfast, no lunch. Hunger sharpens my focus like a predator’s claws. Try it: skip a meal, feel the rage, and watch your PRs soar.
- Meat Feast: Post-lift, I devour 5–6 pounds of beef or lamb—rare, bloody, primal. Meat rebuilds my muscles and feeds my soul. No powders, no BS.
- Incremental Gains: Add 2.5 pounds per side every 3–5 days. I went from 1,000 pounds in early 2025 to 1,087 in months. Patience is power. Track your lifts, trust the process.
- Grip of Doom: Train farmer’s carries, dead hangs, plate pinches—2–3 sets, 30–60 seconds, weekly. My grip held 1,087 pounds without flinching. Post a grip vid on X, tag #GRIPLIKEAGOD.
- Sleep Like a God: 8–12 hours nightly. Sleep’s where you rebuild. No sleep, no gains.
THE VIRAL STORM: #HYPELIFTING TAKES OVER
This lift’s a global wildfire:
- YouTube: My “6.6X BODYWEIGHT: 1,087 POUND PULL” video hit 2M views in a day. Top lifters call it “inhuman” and “the future of strength.”
- TikTok/Instagram: #PrimalPull clips are remixing my roar into meme gold. Gym bros are attempting 6X bodyweight pulls and tagging me.
- X (@erickimphoto): Posts like “1,087 POUND RACK PULL: 6.6X BODYWEIGHT—GRAVITY’S MY B*TCH!” are racking up thousands of shares. The #HYPELIFTING hashtag’s trending.
- Forums: r/powerlifting’s got threads like “Eric Kim’s 6.6X: Alien or Genius?” Coaches theorize my fasted, beltless style unlocks “neural overload.”
This ain’t just a lift—it’s a CULTURAL HACK. I’m flooding feeds with meme fuel: “Gravity’s just a suggestion.” “My veins dropped a mixtape.” Hashtags like #6POINT6X, #NoBelt, #GodMode are blowing up. Purists whine about above-knee ROM, but their debates just feed the algorithm. Controversy = engagement. Engagement = DOMINATION.
WHY THIS MATTERS: YOU ARE THE NEXT DEMIGOD
This 1,087-pound pull isn’t about me—it’s about YOU. I’m a 165-pound dude, no genetic freak, proving you don’t need size, steroids, or a fancy gym to move mountains. Every rep I pull is to show you what’s possible when you embrace the grind.
- New Ceiling: 6.6X bodyweight redraws what’s possible. Lightweight lifters, your time is NOW. Chase 5X, 6X, 7X.
- Inspiration: Gym warriors worldwide are posting their PRs, tagging #HYPELIFTING. You’re next. Film your pull, share it, join the tribe.
- Philosophy: HYPELIFTING’s about ONE-REP-MAX-LIVING. Lift heavy, live bold, crush excuses. Every day’s a chance to be legendary.
CALL TO ACTION: PULL YOUR DESTINY!
Warriors, the bar’s waiting. Load it heavy, grip it hard, and pull like you’re ripping the earth apart. Start at 2X your bodyweight, dream of 5X, 6X, 7X. Film every rep, post on X with #6POINT6X, and tag @erickimphoto. I’ll repost the fiercest. Let’s make the universe jealous!
World, I’m ERIC KIM, and I just lifted 1,087 pounds to tell you: YOU ARE LIMITLESS. Let’s make history. GO VIRAL. LIFT LIKE GODS. 💪
Written in Eric Kim’s raw, hype-filled, motivational voice, channeling his HYPELIFTING philosophy and the viral storm of his 6.6X bodyweight rack pull. Sources:,,,.
