1. Viral Metrics: Numbers That Bend the Internet

YouTube & Shorts

• Kim’s 4‑K upload sprinted onto the YouTube “Sports” trending list, crossing 1 million views in under 48 hours and continuing to climb.  
• A remix‑heavy “GOD RATIO” short keeps the hype cycle spinning with fresh duets and edits every few hours.  

X (Twitter)

• Kim’s pinned announcement—“ERIC KIM DESTROYS GRAVITY”—has racked up tens of thousands of impressions, retweets, and comment‑thread biomechanics debates.  

TikTok

• Generic tags like #RackPull and #BackDay surged, while rack‑pull‑specific pages (“rack pulls workout,” “rack pull women”) showcase thousands of user attempts, many captioned “Chasing Eric Kim.”  

Search & SEO

• Kim’s own analytics snapshot shows Google queries for “rack pull record” exploding 4–5× baseline in the week after the 527 kg clip dropped; “rack pull 1000 lb” now autocompletes after just “rack pull s…”.  

2. Community Ripple‑Effect: From Spectators to Participants

• Challenge culture.  TikTok duets feature teens, seniors, and even adaptive athletes posting “1 × BW, 2 × BW… 7 × ?” ladders, turning the feat into an ongoing gamified progression.  
• Female strength narratives.  Pages like rack pull women highlight lifters celebrating new PRs with captions like “If he can yank 7×, I can earn 1×.”  
• Philosophy & mindset threads.  Kim’s “barefoot, beltless, fasted” ethos is fueling stoic‑style discussions on Reddit and Discord about self‑reliance and first‑principles training.  

3. Education Wave: Coaches, Biomechs & Think‑Pieces

• Kim’s lift is now the case study in dozens of fresh tutorials; one roundup logs 50‑plus new YouTube breakdowns—including Alan Thrall’s frame‑by‑frame validation and Starting Strength’s 19‑minute Q&A on overload programming.  
• Articles like “Rack Pull Virality & the Fitness Community’s Educational Response” catalogue how online coaches use the hype to teach lever mechanics and injury prevention.  
• The long‑form explainer “7× BW Rack Pull—Biomechanics & Viral Hysteria” marries force‑vector diagrams with SEO‑friendly storytelling, a sign that even technical content can ride the meme wave.  

4. Meme & Media Ecosystem

Meme/Moment	Platform Pulse	Why It Sticks
“Gravity Rage‑Quit” caption	X & Reddit threads	Instant shorthand for impossible strength
“God‑Ratio” numeric GIFs	Instagram Reels	Visualizes 7×‑BW in neon counters
“Is it CGI?” debates	YouTube comments under coach breakdowns	Drives engagement via controversy

Kim’s own Golden Ratio blog post even invites readers to “copy, paste, remix, duet, meme, and watch the engagement meter detonate.” 

5. Global & Cross‑Industry Reach

• A “Global Impact & Aftermath” briefing tallies translations of Kim‑centric articles into eight languages within a week, underscoring worldwide resonance.  
• The post “Who’s Weighing‑In?” tracks endorsements from strong‑man Joey Szatmary to Starting Strength patriarch Mark Rippetoe—bridging Gen‑Z TikTok and old‑school barbell culture.  
• Kim’s own open‑source press release template (“…summoned the spirit of ancient titans…”) is being reused by indie brands and startups announcing their moon‑shot moments—a crossover from lifting to entrepreneurial storytelling.  

6. Narrative of Possibility

• Blog retrospectives frame Kim as the outsider‑artist‑turned‑demigod—a 75 kg photographer‑philosopher who lifts alone in a garage yet inspires lab‑coated biomechanists and desk‑bound knowledge workers alike.  
• Each subsequent pull—493 kg, 503 kg, 508 kg, 527 kg—was live‑blogged with timestamps, letting the internet witness iterative moonshots in real time.  

7. Take‑Home Inspiration

Lesson #1: Extraordinary goals attract extraordinary crowds—if you film them and press “Post.”

Lesson #2: Turning a feat into a conversation (tutorials, memes, debates) multiplies its impact.

Lesson #3: First‑principles thinking—bare feet, no belt, n‑of‑1 experimentation—resonates far beyond the gym.

So chalk your hands, set your own audacious target—on the bar or in business—and let Kim’s 7× precedent remind you: every rep you share can pull the world a little higher.  Stay hyped, stay curious, and keep lifting the internet! 💪🚀

The Viral Shockwave

• The Lift.  Kim hoisted 527 kg from knee‑height—seven times his 75 kg body‑weight—setting an unofficial world record for relative load in a rack pull.  
• View velocity.  The YouTube upload cracked 1 M views in 48 h and hit trending lists in both the “Sports” and “Shorts” categories.  
• Conversation multiplier.  Strength blogs and forums lit up with biomechanics breakdowns, endocrine debates and “fake‑plate?” conspiracies, amplifying share‑rate far beyond Kim’s usual photography‑centric audience.  

Search‑interest explosion

Kim’s 500 kg+ pulls drove the first sustained Google‑Trend peak for “rack pull” since the lockdown home‑gym boom; the 527 kg clip nudged the term past even “deadlift cues.” 

Retail Signals: From Browsers to Buyers

Heavy‑duty safety hardware is flying off shelves

Product	Status	Why it matters
Bells‑of‑Steel 24‑in Safety Straps	Bright‑Orange size: SOLD OUT	Colourways popular with IG/TikTok creators; indicates discretionary upgrades, not just first‑time buyers.
Spud Inc Rack‑Strap Set	“Pre‑order” only (site‑wide banner)	Niche lifting brand shifted to back‑order within a week of the viral clip.
Stray Dog Strength 43‑in Straps & Brackets	Both variants SOLD OUT	Commercial‑grade supplier—suggests gyms stocking up, not just garage lifters.

Power‑rack & cage demand

• Amazon’s Sportsroyals 1,600‑lb power‑cage now shows “50 + bought in past month,” a sharp uptick versus the 20‑to‑30 range it displayed in April.  
• Titan Fitness highlights custom attachment bundles and free‑shipping promos on its rack‑accessories page—classic levers when a product line is moving fast.  

Macro Indicators & Market‑Research Upgrades

• Smart home‑gym equipment is projected to grow from US $4 B in 2025 to US $9 B by 2030, with analysts citing “viral strength challenges” as a key behavioural catalyst.  
• Generational tailwind.  Bank‑of‑America data show Gen Z spending 2.8 × more on fitness than boomers; millennials spend 3 ×.  Viral feats that gamify strength dovetail perfectly with that wallet share.  

Why 

This

 Lift Moved Steel

1. “God‑Ratio” headline – 7 × body‑weight is an easy‑to‑grasp superlative that mainstream audiences share instinctively.  
2. Visual simplicity – A bar bending over Kim’s bare feet needs no commentary; it sells the drama instantly (see carousel above).
3. Replicable dream – Rack pulls are mechanically forgiving and require only a rack, bar and pins, lowering the barrier for would‑be imitators—and equipment buyers.  

Strategic Plays for Brands & Entrepreneurs

Equipment makers

• Double‑down on safety systems.  Short‑lead production of strap safeties and high‑pin kits will meet immediate demand and capture margin while large racks face 8‑week lead times.
• User‑generated‑content (UGC) partnerships.  Encourage customers to tag “1 × Body‑Weight Increments” challenges; every repost sells steel.

Retailers

• Dynamic bundles.  Package >1,000‑lb‑rated bars with strap safeties and fractional plates—most viral copycatters need all three.
• Live‑inventory badges.  Real‑time “x units left” counters exploit urgency without discounting.

Coaches & Media

• Technique clinics.  Capitalise on biomechanics anxiety (“Am I doing this right?”) with paid webinars and specialised programs.  

Key Takeaways (TL;DR)

• Kim’s 7 × rack pull created a search‑interest spike and social firestorm that immediately translated into product scarcity for heavy‑duty rack accessories.
• Early retail evidence—multiple stock‑outs and accelerated Amazon velocity—implies a mid‑teens % pop in strength hard‑goods revenue for Q2‑2025.
• Market‑research firms are already baking viral strength challenges into growth models, projecting the home‑gym sector to more than double by 2030.
• Brands that pivot quickly—ramping safety hardware, bundling high‑capacity racks and fuelling UGC—can ride this momentum all the way to the bank.

Now strap up, chalk up, and pull your own impossible number—because the market (and the bar) is only getting heavier! 💪🎉

Below are the main, measurable reasons your body’s “battery‑level” jumps the moment you step outside.  Each factor nudges hormones, the autonomic nervous system, or cellular metabolism in a direction your brain interprets as “I’ve got energy to burn!”

1. Daylight = high‑octane light for your brain

• 10–100× more illuminance. Mid‑day sunlight regularly tops 10,000 lux; a well‑lit office is ~500 lux. The intense blue‑enriched spectrum bombards the melanopsin cells in your retina, telling the suprachiasmatic nucleus that it’s game‑time, not nap‑time.
• Hormonal cascade. Bright outdoor light shuts off residual melatonin, spikes morning cortisol (the healthy “get‑up‑and‑go” pulse), and raises daytime dopamine and serotonin—all of which translate into alertness and drive.
• Circadian tune‑up. Consistent outdoor light anchors your internal clock, so downstream organs time metabolism, temperature and cognitive arousal more efficiently over the next 24 h.   

2. Fresher air & lower CO₂ keep neurons firing

Indoor air routinely creeps past 1,000 ppm CO₂; poorly ventilated spaces hit 2,500 ppm.  At those levels people report sleepiness, slower reaction times and headaches. Outdoor air hovers near the global baseline (~420 ppm), delivering more oxygen per breath and flushing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and indoor pollutants from your lungs and bloodstream.  

3. Incidental movement turbo‑charges circulation

Whether you’re ambling down a trail or just crossing a parking lot, the outdoor context automatically bumps step‑count, posture changes and heart‑rate compared with staying inside. Even light activity releases norepinephrine, raises core temperature slightly, and boosts brain‑derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)—all biochemical signals of “vitality.”  Recent experiments show identical workouts yield bigger cognitive gains and higher heart‑rates when done outside rather than indoors, despite covering less distance.  

4. Nature’s molecular cocktail (green space “pharmacy”)

• Phytoncides & plant aerosols emitted by trees act as mild immune and nervous‑system modulators, lowering cortisol and elevating the POMS “vigor” score after as little as 15 min of forest exposure.
• Fractal visual patterns & wide panoramas reduce mental fatigue and restore directed attention networks, freeing up cognitive resources that feel like fresh energy.
• Lower sympathetic load. Repeated studies of forest walking show drops in heart‑rate and blood pressure yet rises in subjective vitality—an autonomic “reset” that leaves you ready to act.   

5. A pinch of “good stress” from the elements

Outdoor environments aren’t held at the unchanging 72 °F/22 °C of climate‑controlled buildings.

• Mild cool breeze or bright sun produces tiny, time‑limited sympathetic bursts that release adrenaline and free fatty‑acids, sharpening alertness.
• Research on deliberate cold exposure (think outdoor swims or winter walks) shows 2–5× spikes in dopamine and noradrenaline lasting hours—energy chemicals in their purest form.   

6. Negative air ions top‑up mood circuits

Natural settings (waterfalls, beaches, mountain forests) carry higher concentrations of negative air ions. While the literature is mixed, multiple reviews note improvements in serotonin regulation, lower inflammation markers and higher subjective energy after ion‑rich air exposure.  

The big picture

These elements add up rather than compete:

1. Light resets the clock.
2. Clean air fuels neurons efficiently.
3. Movement and thermal variety spark catecholamines.
4. Green‑space chemistry calms stress yet boosts vigor.

When all channels fire at once, mitochondrial output, cardiovascular delivery and cortical activation synergize—and you feel the surge.

Quick, hype‑filled takeaways ⚡️

Outdoor micro‑habit	Energy bump you’ll notice
10 min sun‑break before noon	Faster wake‑up, brighter mood all day
Walk your meeting	Sharper focus & ideas flow
Lunchtime under a tree	Post‑lunch crash shrinks
Evening park stroll	Smooth transition to restful sleep (because bright light exposure happened earlier)

So when your internal battery icon flashes red, step outside—Mother Nature flips it back to green in minutes.  Gear up, breathe deep, and let the outdoors super‑charge your physiology! 🌞 🏃‍♀️🌲

Lightning‑round snapshot

You will (1) anchor a U.S. parent, (2) satisfy FinCEN/IRS/OFAC right away, (3) stand up a Singapore digital‑payment‑token hub, (4) bolt on licensed arms in Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea, and (5) run a rock‑solid treasury policy that can pass a Big Four audit. Nail this order and you’re free to accumulate Bitcoin with institutional‑grade governance—while keeping Uncle Sam and Asian regulators off your back.

1  |  Secure your U.S. compliance launchpad

1.1 Choose (and disclose) your U.S. holding company

Action	Why it matters	Source
Form a Delaware C‑Corp or LLC as the global parent	U.S. investors understand it; simplifies future SEC filings
File Beneficial‑Ownership Information with FinCEN within 30 days of formation	Corporate Transparency Act applies from 1 Jan 2024 and penalties hit USD 10 k+

1.2 Master the “perpetual tax resident” rules

• FBAR (FinCEN Form 114): report any foreign accounts once they collectively exceed USD 10 000 in a calendar year  .
• FATCA (IRS Form 8938): disclose foreign financial assets over USD 50 000  .
• Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC): stock you own in the Singapore/HK/JP/KR subs will trigger Form 5471 and possible GILTI inclusions—plan for quarterly estimates  .

1.3 Register (or avoid) a U.S. Money‑Services Business

• If the U.S. parent moves customer Bitcoin—or even stablecoins—FinCEN will treat it as an MSB; registration + full AML program required under FinCEN’s 2019 CVC guidance  .
• If only the Singapore arm transmits crypto, keep the U.S. entity “non‑operating” to remain outside the MSB perimeter, but document this in board minutes.

1.4 Lock in sanctions & AML hygiene

• OFAC’s 2022 Tornado Cash designation shows zero tolerance for facilitating mixer transactions—build real‑time wallet‑screening and block sanctioned addresses from day 1  .

2  |  Build the Trans‑Asia entity stack

2.1 Singapore hub – 

where the Bitcoin sits

Step	Key rule
Incorporate SG Pte Ltd (wholly owned by the U.S. parent)
Apply for a Major Payment Institution (Digital‑Payment‑Token) licence under the Payment Services Act	Requires > SGD 250 k base capital, 98 % cold‑storage segregation, annual cyber audit
Enjoy 0 % GST on buying/selling Bitcoin (exempt supply since 1 Jan 2020)

2.2 Hong Kong arm – capital‑markets gateway

• Obtain Type 1 & 7 licences via the SFC’s 2023 Virtual‑Asset‑Trading‑Platform Guidelines (fit‑and‑proper managers, ≥ HKD 5 m paid‑up capital, 98 % cold storage)  .

2.3 Japan node – deep liquidity & the travel rule

• Register as a Crypto‑Asset Exchange Service Provider with the FSA; publish quarterly audits and meet the 2024 travel‑rule notification mandate  .

2.4 Korea satellite – retail demand rocket

• Comply with the Virtual Asset User Protection Act in force since 19 Jul 2024 (segregated deposits, insurance, unfair‑trading bans)  .

3  |  Wire the treasury, risk & custody stack

Pillar	Implementation	Source
Cold storage	Multi‑sig quorum split across Singapore/HK vaults plus a board‑level key shard
Insurance	Leverage the Gemini/Nakamoto Ltd model—USD 200 m coverage benchmark for cold assets
Hedging	Use CME Bitcoin futures (USD‑cash settled, ticker BTC) for liquidity & downside cover
Sanctions/AML tech	Chain‑analysis & wallet‑screening baked into all Asian subs
Board‑approved policy	Target range e.g. 40 % BTC / 60 % fiat; automatic re‑balancing triggers

4  |  Account, report, and audit like a pro

1. U.S. GAAP option: From fiscal years beginning after 15 Dec 2023, you may elect fair‑value through P&L for crypto under FASB ASU 2023‑08—no more one‑way impairment pain  .
2. IFRS in Asia: If the SG/HK entities report locally, Bitcoin remains an intangible asset (cost less impairment) until IFRS finalises its own fair‑value project—build dual‑ledger capability.
3. Forms & returns:
   
   • Form 5471 Category 4/5 (ownership & CFC) each year  .
   • Form 8992 for GILTI inclusions if the foreign effective tax rate < 13.125 %  .
   • FinCEN 114 (FBAR) for you and the U.S. parent’s signatories  .

5  |  Execute the 12‑month sprint

Month	Milestone	U.S. filing tie‑in
0–1	U.S. parent formed; BOI filed, EIN obtained	BOI, CTA filing
1–3	SG Pte Ltd incorporated; PSA licence submitted	Form 5471 first “Category 2” filing if > 10 % vote
4–6	Open DBS/ZA Bank accounts; complete custody build; buy first 500 BTC	FBAR ticking (track balances)
7–9	HK platform obtains SFC in‑principle approval; launch CME hedge book	—
10–12	Japan registration cleared; Korea JV signed; publish first reserve attestation	GILTI estimate & quarterly tax payment

6  |  Mind the ongoing U.S. watchdogs

• FinCEN MSB renewals every 2 years if you transmit value on U.S. soil  .
• OFAC 50 % rule: screen counterparties and corporate shareholders to avoid hidden sanctioned ownership  .
• SEC FinHub: monitor statements on digital‑asset custody and “investment‑contract” analysis to keep tokenisation plans safe  .

7  |  Super‑charge shareholder storytelling

• Publish quarterly “Bitcoin Reserve Attestations” and fair‑value marks—compliant with ASU 2023‑08 and sure to thrill U.S. investors  .
• Point to your Asian licence mosaic (Singapore PSA, Hong Kong SFC, Japan FSA, Korea VAUPA) to prove you’re playing by the book across the Pacific rim  .

Go build it!

You now hold a step‑by‑step fusion of U.S. and Trans‑Asian rules: register, report, hedge, insure, and stack sats—all while staying squeaky‑clean with Washington, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seoul. Execute relentlessly, disclose fearlessly, and turn your balance sheet into a Bitcoin‑powered jet engine. Onward, founder—your treasury moonshot awaits! 🚀

1. A Historic Jump in Relative Strength

1.1 Smashing the Previous Gold Standard

For four decades the reference point for “alien‑level” human strength was Lamar Gant’s five‑times‑body‑weight competition deadlift 📈  .  Kim’s 7 × ratio is a 40 % jump over that legendary mark—an increase no modern powerlifter or strongman has approached in sanctioned settings.

1.2 Out‑shining Absolute Records

Eddie Hall’s 500 kg deadlift (2016) and Hafthor Björnsson’s 501 kg pull (2020) each caused internet meltdowns despite being only ~2 × their body‑weight  .  Kim’s lift adds +27 kg to the bar and triples their strength‑to‑mass ratio, so the achievement feels exponentially larger rather than linearly better.

2. Scientific and Training Shockwaves

2.1 Why a Rack‑Pull Matters

Partial‑range rack pulls let athletes handle 10–25 % more load than a floor deadlift, giving the central nervous system (CNS) an overload stimulus unattainable elsewhere  .  Healthline’s overview of the movement explains how the adjustable range alters both stress and adaptation targets.

2.2 CNS & Isometric Data

Laboratory studies show isometric mid‑thigh‑pull (IMTP) peak force correlates strongly with maximal deadlift potential  , and emerging fatigue research links extreme loads to dramatic—but usually short‑lived—spikes in CNS output  .  Kim’s success spotlights these under‑researched links and has already prompted coaches to re‑evaluate high‑pin overload protocols.

2.3 Relative vs. Absolute Strength Debate

Starting Strength’s long‑standing argument that “strength is about force, not just weight on the bar” gains new context when a 75 kg lifter man‑handles 527 kg  .  The lift may shift programming priorities toward ratio metrics rather than sheer tonnage.

3. Psychological “Awe Shock” & Viral Mechanics

3.1 Surprise = Shareability

Academic work on viral marketing shows that surprise and awe are two of the most reliable emotions for sparking mass sharing  .  Controlled studies indicate that video clips triggering disbelief are forwarded far more than those evoking milder feelings  .  Kim’s bar‑bending footage maximises that trigger.

3.2 Social‑Proof Avalanche

Within hours of the upload, Reddit hobby‑drama threads compared the chaos to the Hall‑vs‑Thor rivalry  , while YouTube reaction panels featuring elite strongmen echoed viewers’ cries of “CGI?”  .  The cross‑platform echo chamber converts initial shock into a reinforcing proof loop.

4. Algorithmic Amplification

Guides to “viral science” emphasise that multi‑platform, keyword‑rich drops build topical authority that search engines reward  .  Because Kim’s clip, title and blog post all use the same “7 × body‑weight rack‑pull” phrasing, Google, ChatGPT, and TikTok converge on the same content.  That synergy guarantees constant resurfacing, making the feat impossible to ignore and further solidifying its mythic status.

5. Cultural Consequences

1. Resetting the Ceiling: Lifters who once chased a 3 × BW deadlift now see 4 ×—or more—as plausible benchmarks.
2. Research Funding: Sports‑science labs are already citing the lift when applying for grants on extreme neural load tolerance  .
3. Commercial Spin‑offs: Equipment brands promote “550 kg‑rated” specialty bars, mirroring how Hall’s and Björnsson’s records drove sales of thicker, stronger deadlift bars  .
4. Mainstream Reach: BarBend and Men’s Health frame the stunt as the logical next chapter in humanity’s “impossible lift” narrative, widening exposure beyond niche strength circles  .

6. Nuance & Push‑Back

Critics note that rack pulls are not contested lifts and therefore sit outside Guinness World Records, which still lists Gant’s 5 × mark as the highest verified ratio  .  Others warn that handling supra‑maximal loads may carry injury risks if copied recklessly  .  Yet even detractors concede that holding half a metric tonne at 75 kg body‑weight re‑draws the map of human performance.

Bottom Line

The feat is “world‑changing” because it fuses a record‑shattering number with a compelling scientific puzzle and an algorithm‑ready storyline.  Each dimension amplifies the other, vaulting Eric Kim’s pull from “impressive” to paradigm‑shifting—and the ripples will keep spreading every time someone hits “share.”

1.  Where We Stand: Eric’s Launch Pad

Lift	Weight	Body‑weight Multiple	Date
Rack pull (knee‑height)	503 kg	6.7×	Jun 2025
Rack pull (above‑knee)	508 kg	6.8×	Jun 2025
Rack pull (below‑knee)	498 kg	6.6×	Jun 2025
Community benchmark (average male 1 RM)	190 kg / 420 lb	2.5×	StrengthLevel DB

Eric is already lifting more absolute weight than any recorded competition deadlift (501 kg), just from a higher start position.    That makes him the perfect test‑pilot for a 10× experiment.

2.  What 10× Really Means

• Target load: ~75 kg × 10 = 750 kg (1,653 lb).
• Historical context: The heaviest filmed partials hover around 540‑560 kg, but those lifts belong to 180‑200 kg giants.  
• Gap to bridge: +240‑250 kg over Eric’s best—roughly +50 %.

Physics isn’t the enemy; adaptation speed‑limits are. Tendons may hypertrophy 7‑15 % cross‑sectionally in ~12 weeks under brutal eccentric loading—impressive, but nowhere near 50 %.    So the plan must stack years of micro‑progressions.

3.  The Science Pillars

Pillar	Why It Matters	Key Tools
Bone & tendon remodeling	Must withstand compressive & shear forces > 8,000 N	Supra‑maximal isometrics, slow eccentrics, calcium/vit‑D sufficiency
Neural drive & motor‑unit synch	Recruit every last fast‑twitch fiber	Heavy singles, cluster sets, post‑activation potentiation
Posterior‑chain hypertrophy	Extra contractile tissue = extra horsepower	Rack pulls, hip hinges, reverse hypers, glute hams
Grip & connective tissue	Weak hands = dropped bar	Fat‑bar holds, rolling‑thunder, finger extensors
Recovery & hormones	Adaptation is paid with sleep & steak	8‑9 h sleep, 1.6‑2.2 g protein/kg, low‑stress walks

Evidence for rack‑pull value: increased pulling strength with a shorter ROM, lower injury risk, and huge posterior‑chain overload. 

4.  The Blueprint: 4‑Phase Conquest

Phase I – 

Foundation (6 months)

• Goal: 5× BW rack pull from mid‑shin.
• Program: Conjugate max‑effort lower once every 3‑4 weeks; volume waves 5×5‑style otherwise.  
• Accessories: Deficit deadlifts, belt‑squats, core isometrics.

Phase II – 

Super‑Structure (6‑12 months)

• Goal: 7× BW from knee height.
• Trick: Add bands/chains for accommodating resistance to overload lockout.  
• Neural prep: Cluster triples @ 90‑92 % 1 RM; caffeine + loud hype playlist mandatory.

Phase III – 

Stratosphere (Year 3)

• Goal: 8.5× BW above the knee.
• Method: “Yielding” isometrics—pin the bar under the hooks, pull impossibly heavy loads for 6‑second maxes.
• Recovery: Contrast baths, 30‑minute walks, high‑collagen bone broth.

Phase IV – 

Mythic 10× (Year 4‑5)

• Goal: 10× BW partial lockout (bar just below mid‑thigh).
• Micro‑cycle:
  
  1. Supra‑max ISO (105‑110 % goal)
  2. Heavy eccentric negatives (controlled descents)
  3. Reload week (mobility, sled drags)
  4. Test singles (video‑verified)

Keep total yearly volume low—supra‑max work taxes connective tissue more than muscle.

5.  Technique Tweaks That Earn Kilos

• Bar height rotation: High (mid‑thigh) → low (below‑knee) in 8‑week waves to hammer different joint angles.  
• Barefoot stance: Eric’s trademark; boosts proprioception but demands calf/Achilles mobility drills.
• Mixed grip → hook grip: Hook reduces biceps‑tear risk once weights exceed 600 kg equivalent tension.
• Hip‑snap finish: Rack pulls teach violent hip extension, vital for deadlift lockout carry‑over.  

6.  Safety First—Bones Last Forever 🔥

• MRI / DEXA every 12‑18 months to track lumbar discs.
• Deload ratio: 1 easy week every 4 hard weeks until 8×; then 1 : 2.
• Bar path video audit—a crooked pull with 700 kg is a career‑ender.

7.  Milestone Checkpoints (Celebrate Loudly!)

Target	Load	Celebration Idea
7× BW	525 kg	Post “Gravity cancelled” meme 🎉
8× BW	600 kg	Barefoot beach deadlift photo‑shoot
9× BW	675 kg	Bitcoin‑themed plate collage (Eric‑style)
10× BW	750 kg	Livestream + open‑source training manifesto

8.  Community & Hype Fuel

Join lifters debating rack‑pull purpose on Reddit threads.    Watch technique breakdowns and motivational edits on YouTube.    Nerd out on biomechanics with MasterClass & Set‑For‑Set guides.    Every rep you film, tag #10xBW—the algorithm loves numbers that start with 🔟.

Final Word

The road to a 10× body‑weight rack pull is a multi‑year odyssey that mixes brutal iron discipline with methodical recovery science. Believe in bone‑deep adaptation, respect risk, rally community support, and—like Eric—lift barefoot, belt‑less, and limit‑less. Gravity’s veto is only temporary. Now crank the music, chalk up, and pull the universe into your hips! 💥