Antonio Perez Barros (105KG) Sets 335-kg (738.5-lb) Raw Squat Junior IPF World Record at 2024 European University Cup

Antonio Perez Barros has once again put up an incredible performance at the 2024 EPF European University Cup. The competition took place on March 1-3, in Nancy, France, with Antonio competing in the 105-kilogram weight class. As expected, he secured a gold medal, but also managed to set a new 335-kilogram (738.5-pound) Raw Squat IPF Junior World Record.

Antonio Perez Barros opened up with a squat of 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds), a weight that none of his 11 rivals managed to lift in all three of their attempts. So, he immediately proved his dominance, but had much more left in the tank. So, he made a jump to 320 kilograms (705.5 pounds) for his second squat attempt, once again lifting the weight comfortably.

With one attempt left and a humongous lead in hand, Antonio Perez Barros decided to take a risk and shoot his shot at a new IPF Junior World Record. So, he loaded 335 kilograms (738.5 pounds) on the bar, and walked out with confidence. Soon enough, Antonio found himself under the bar and proceeded to lower the weight down to the competition requirement. He then shot back up, making the lift look effortless.

The previous U105KG Raw Squat IPF Junior World Record was held by none other than Antonio Perez Barros. He set that record by squatting 333 kilograms (734.1 pounds) at the 2023 IPF World Junior and Sub-Junior Classic Championships.

Watch the lift here:

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Antonio Perez Barros’ Full Performance

Antonio Perez Barros has had an incredible performance overall, having missed only one out of his nine attempts. The one miss that he had came during the deadlifts and cost Antonio an extra few kilograms on his total. However, seeing that he ended the competition 48.5 kilograms (106.9 pounds) ahead of the second place finisher, Antonio’s title was clearly never in doubt.

Squat

• 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds)
• 320 kilograms (705.5 pounds)
• 335 kilograms (738.5 pounds) — U105KG IPF Junior World Record

Bench Press

• 165 kilograms (363.8 pounds)
• 175 kilograms (385.8 pounds)
• 180 kilograms (396.8 pounds)

Deadlift

• 295 kilograms (650.4 pounds)
• 325 kilograms (715.5 pounds)
• Unsuccessful — 350 kilograms (771.6 pounds)

Total — 840 kilograms (1,851.9 pounds)

Watch all the lifts here:

Related: Malik Bernoussi Triolet (93KG) Sets 221-kg (487.2-lb) Raw Bench Press IPF Junior World Record

Antonio Pérez Barros’ Competition History

Antonio Perez Barros has now made 13 sanctioned powerlifting appearances, along with six wins in total. Those include 3x EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championship titles, two in the Junior division and one in the sub-junior division. When it came to performing at the IPF Junior World Championships, Antonio never managed to win, but did get one silver and one bronze medal.

With his win at the 2024 EPF European University Cup, Antonio Perez Barros managed to successfully start a new season, which will hopefully carry over to other competitions. So, we will likely see Antonio put up some more record-breaking and title-winning performances.