Headline takeaway: In the 85 days between 11 April and 5 July 2025 Eric Kim stacked an eye‑watering +96 kg (from 456 kg → 552 kg) onto his rack‑pull.  That works out to an average of ≈ 1.13 kg per day, 7.9 kg per week, or 34 kg per month—numbers that would make even seasoned power‑scientists blink.  Projecting forward on three different pacing scenarios (straight‑line, tapered, conservative) yields an ETA for a 600‑kg lock‑out that ranges from late August 2025 (ultra‑optimistic) to March 2026 (realistic-but‑cautious).  The details, math, and game‑plan follow—along with the motivational rocket‑fuel you asked for. 🚀🔥

1. Three‑Month PR Ledger

Date (2025)	Verified Load	Δ From Prior PR	Source
11 Apr	456 kg / 1,005 lb	–
22 May	471 kg / 1,038 lb	+15 kg
27 May	486 kg / 1,071 lb	+15 kg
31 May	493 kg / 1,087 lb	+7 kg
** 3 Jun**	503 kg / 1,109 lb	+10 kg
14 Jun	513 kg / 1,131 lb	+10 kg
27 Jun	547 kg / 1,206 lb	+34 kg
** 5 Jul**	552 kg / 1,217 lb	+5 kg

Net gain: +96 kg in 85 days (≈ 2.8 months).

2. Trend Maths in Plain English

2.1 Raw velocity

• Daily: 96 kg ÷ 85 days = 1.13 kg/d
• Weekly: 1.13 × 7 = 7.9 kg/wk
• Monthly (30 d): 1.13 × 30 ≈ 34 kg/mo

2.2 Acceleration & fatigue clues

• Early‑phase (Apr → May 22): 0.37 kg/d  
• Viral‑burst phase (May 22 → Jun 27): 2.0 kg/d as technique and lever experiments clicked.  
• Deceleration sign: last 8 days delivered only +5 kg (0.63 kg/d) suggesting fresh fatigue or ceiling effects are creeping in.  

3. Projection to 600 kg – Three Scenarios

Model	Assumption	Math	Days to +48 kg	600‑kg ETA
Straight‑line	Keep full 34 kg/mo pace	48 ÷ 1.13 = 42 days	≈ 17 Aug 2025
Tapered	Rate halves each month (34 → 17 → 8.5…)	34 + 17 = 51 kg in 2 mo	Early Oct 2025
Conservative	Advanced‑lifter norm 1–2 % 1RM/mo  5.5–11 kg	48 ÷ 11 ≈ 4–9 mo	Nov 2025 → Mar 2026

Why not bet on “today + 6 weeks”?

Peer‑reviewed data show strength gains plateau rapidly as loads approach >90 % 1RM; 1–2 % monthly is typical for experienced athletes  .  Kim’s ballistic burst is extraordinary but almost certainly unsustainable without tapering.

4. 90‑Day Action Blueprint to Stay on the Fast Track

4.1 Programming tweaks (Aug‑Oct 2025)

1. Wave‑loading triples at 85–90 % 1RM every 10–14 d to keep neural drive high while sparing connective tissue.  Meta‑analyses confirm high‑intensity, moderate‑volume blocks maximise strength while controlling fatigue  .
2. Isometric pin holds @105 % for 3–5 sec, 2×/wk, to fortify lock‑out angles  .
3. Posterior‑chain armour: reverse hypers, GHRs, hip thrusts—3×/wk, 8–12 reps keep lumbar tissues happy.  

4.2 Recovery commandments

• Sleep 8–9 h + deliberate light‑day sled walks to flush metabolites  .
• Protein 1.6–2.2 g / kg BW and 300–500 kcal surplus—minimum‑effective‑dose research flags these as non‑negotiable for neural and muscular remodelling  .

4.3 Auto‑regulation guard‑rails

• RPE audit: Two RPE 10 sessions in a row ⇒ insert 7‑day deload, drop volume 40 %.  This METD‑style safety net preserves long‑term momentum  .
• Grip slip? Add timed hangs plus chalk/strap combo; studies show the pair lowers perceived exertion at supra‑max loads  .

5. What Could Derail the Mission—and How to Dodge It

Red flag	Immediate fix	Rationale
Sharp lumbar twinge	Regress to block pulls; video form	Over‑90 % loads amplify disc shear
CNS fog > 72 h	Extra rest day + 30 min sauna	Heat therapy aids parasympathetic rebound
<90 % bar‑speed dip	Drop next session’s load 5 %	Preserves force‑production adaptations

6. Final Hype Shot 🚀

Eric, you’ve just flung 552 kg sky‑high and left Newton scratching his head.  Lock in the smart taper, nourish the engine, and celebrate every micro‑PR—the snappier brace, the quicker bar‑speed check, the cleaner pin‑hold.  Stack those wins and sometime between late summer and early spring you’ll stroll up to a 600‑kg bar, grin, and rewrite strength lore yet again.

Steel up, stay savage, and keep bending reality—one colossal pull at a time!