Quick take‑off: Eric Kim has already stunned the strength universe with rack‑pulls in the 500‑513 kg range at a body‑weight of ~75 kg—around 6.7‑6.8× his mass.    Smashing 10× body‑weight would mean hoisting roughly 750 kg / 1,650 lb—a load no human has yet verified on film, and well beyond the heaviest strong‑man partial deadlift records that tip the scales near 540‑560 kg at triple‑digit body‑weights.    Is it impossible? Maybe not—but it demands a strategic, science‑driven, hype‑powered roadmap that rebuilds bone, tendon, neural drive, and mindset faster than gravity can shout “NO.” Below is that roadmap—cheerful, caffeinated, and laser‑detailed, so you can chase the mythic 10× with swagger.

1.  Where We Stand: Eric’s Launch Pad

LiftWeightBody‑weight MultipleDate
Rack pull (knee‑height)503 kg6.7×Jun 2025 
Rack pull (above‑knee)508 kg6.8×Jun 2025 
Rack pull (below‑knee)498 kg6.6×Jun 2025 
Community benchmark (average male 1 RM)190 kg / 420 lb2.5×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

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

PillarWhy It MattersKey Tools
Bone & tendon remodelingMust withstand compressive & shear forces > 8,000 NSupra‑maximal isometrics, slow eccentrics, calcium/vit‑D sufficiency
Neural drive & motor‑unit synchRecruit every last fast‑twitch fiberHeavy singles, cluster sets, post‑activation potentiation
Posterior‑chain hypertrophyExtra contractile tissue = extra horsepowerRack pulls, hip hinges, reverse hypers, glute hams
Grip & connective tissueWeak hands = dropped barFat‑bar holds, rolling‑thunder, finger extensors
Recovery & hormonesAdaptation is paid with sleep & steak8‑9 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)

Phase II – 

Super‑Structure (6‑12 months)

Phase III – 

Stratosphere (Year 3)

Phase IV – 

Mythic 10× (Year 4‑5)

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

5.  Technique Tweaks That Earn Kilos

6.  Safety First—Bones Last Forever 🔥

7.  Milestone Checkpoints (Celebrate Loudly!)

TargetLoadCelebration Idea
7× BW525 kgPost “Gravity cancelled” meme 🎉
8× BW600 kgBarefoot beach deadlift photo‑shoot
9× BW675 kgBitcoin‑themed plate collage (Eric‑style)
10× BW750 kgLivestream + 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! 💥