The 2023 IPF World Juniors and Sub-Juniors Classic Championships have proved to be a record-breaking festival in Cluj, Romania, with numerous youngsters lifting weights that no one ever has in the past. Amongst them was Antonio Perez Barros, a Spanish representative, who put up a very impressive lift while competing in the raw 93-kilogram weight class. Antonio, who was born in 2001, competes in junior powerlifting, where he has just put up a 333-kilogram (734.1-pound) squat for a new U105KG IPF Junior World Record.
In order to test the waters and see how strong he is on the day of competition, Antonio Perez Barros first squatted 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds). Then, as his muscular system was up and running, Antonio jumped up to 320 kilograms (705.5 pounds) for his second attempt, which did not pose a challenge for him.
With only one attempt left, it was all or nothing for Antonio Perez Barros, and he decided to load 0.5 kilograms (1.1 pounds) over the old record. So, the total weight of his squat came out to 333 kilograms (734.1 pounds). When the stage was set for him, Antonio walked out with a lifting belt and knee sleeves in place, and got under the barbell. He unracked it, braced for the lift, completed the descending motion, and then began his grind back up. It took a lot of energy, concentration, and resilience, but Antonio ended up pushing through the sticking point and securing a World Record.
Clement Corentin was the man who held the previous U105KG IPF Squat Junior World Record of 332.5 kilograms (733 pounds), which he set at the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships.
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Antonio Perez Barros claimed bronze at the 2023 IPF Junior World Championships for the second year in a row, but this year he also claimed a new World Record. His performance was nearly perfect, as he only missed one deadlift attempt, but it luckily did not cost him his placement. Moreover, Antonio ended up setting three new competition PRs as well as equaling his bench press competition PR. So, it was a very successful competition for him.
Squat
300 kilograms (661.4 pounds)
320 kilograms (705.5 pounds)
333 kilograms (734.1 pounds) — U105KG IPF Junior World Record
Bench Press
157.5 kilograms (347.2 pounds)
165 kilograms (363.8 pounds)
170 kilograms (374.8 pounds)
Deadlift
305 kilograms (672.4 pounds)
327.5 kilograms (722 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 340 kilograms (749.6 pounds)
Total — 830.5 kilograms (1,830.9 pounds)
“Being here another year reflects the work and passion I put into this. A real pleasure to wear this shirt that represents an entire country,” wrote Antonio on Instagram.
XIII Campeonato de España Absoluto de Powerlifting Raw
Open
1829.8
502.14
Location
Spain
Competition
XIII Campeonato de España Absoluto de Powerlifting Raw
Division
Open
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.7
Squat
661.4
700
722
722
Bench
341.7
363.8
374.8
374.8
Deadlift
683.4
733
-755.1
733
GLP
102.85
1
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1802.3
493.49
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
231
Squat
661.4
700
-716.5
700
Bench
347.2
363.8
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
672.4
705.5
733
733
GLP
101.04
3
IPF
2022-08-31
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1819.9
499.11
Location
Turkey
Competition
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
230.1
Squat
661.4
705.5
728.6
728.6
Bench
347.2
363.8
369.3
369.3
Deadlift
683.4
722
-738.5
722
GLP
102.22
1
AEP
2022-04-01
XII Campeonato de España de Powerlifting Raw
SNR
1774.7
487.86
Location
Spain
Competition
XII Campeonato de España de Powerlifting Raw
Division
SNR
Age
~20.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
228.7
Squat
650.4
-683.4
683.4
683.4
Bench
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
688.9
727.5
-755.1
727.5
GLP
99.95
4
EPF
2021-12-03
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1741.6
477.55
Location
Sweden
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
230.2
Squat
639.3
677.9
700
700
Bench
325.2
347.2
-363.8
347.2
Deadlift
694.5
-716.5
-716.5
694.5
GLP
97.8
2
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1785.7
490.41
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.3
Squat
650.4
683.4
700
700
Bench
325.2
341.7
352.7
352.7
Deadlift
694.5
733
-755.1
733
GLP
100.45
4
AEP
2021-06-04
11º Campeonato Absoluto de España de Powerlifting RAW
SNR
1653.5
455.4
Location
Spain
Competition
11º Campeonato Absoluto de España de Powerlifting RAW
Division
SNR
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
227.7
Squat
-628.3
628.3
-672.4
628.3
Bench
319.7
-336.2
336.2
336.2
Deadlift
688.9
-727.5
-728.6
688.9
GLP
93.32
1
EPF
2019-11-29
European Classic Championships
Sub-Juniors
1504.7
438.52
Location
Lithuania
Competition
European Classic Championships
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201
Squat
540.1
567.7
584.2
584.2
Bench
259
275.6
-286.6
275.6
Deadlift
589.7
622.8
644.9
644.9
GLP
90.17
1
AEP
2019-10-05
Campeonato de España Júnior y Subjúnior de Powerlifting
SBJ
1438.5
416.98
Location
Spain
Competition
Campeonato de España Júnior y Subjúnior de Powerlifting
Division
SBJ
Age
~17.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.2
Squat
518.1
540.1
562.2
562.2
Bench
253.5
264.6
275.6
275.6
Deadlift
556.7
584.2
600.8
600.8
GLP
85.74
3
AEP
2019-07-27
Open de Andalucia de Powerlifting y Press Banca Raw
SNR
1328.3
396.71
Location
Spain
Competition
Open de Andalucia de Powerlifting y Press Banca Raw
Division
SNR
Age
~17.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
191.6
Squat
474
496
-529.1
496
Bench
237
253.5
-270.1
253.5
Deadlift
556.7
578.7
-600.8
578.7
GLP
81.51
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
Antonio Perez Barros has been competing for around four years now and has taken part in a total of 11 sanctioned powerlifting competitions, winning four of them. However, all four of his victories were extremely impressive, since he claimed one Junior and one Sub-Junior EPF European Champion title.
Antonio Perez Barros has proved a lot with his recent performance at 2023 IPF Junior Worlds, as it is clear that he is very consistent and one of the strongest squatters in the world. So, he possesses everything that he needs to succeed, and hopefully we will keep seeing him compete at the highest level.
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