Bodybuilder & Powerlifter Ciarra Cho Lands a Massive 600-lb (272.2-kg) Deadlift At The 2022 Olympia Expo

Ciarra Cho is now putting her powerlifting career on pause and is shifting her focus on bodybuilding.

Vedad Tabakovic
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Vedad Tabakovic
Vedad is a journalist specializing in strength sports, with three years of experience covering powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, armwrestling and bodybuilding. He is a lifelong fitness...
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Ciarra Cho
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Professional bodybuilder and powerlifter Ciarra Cho previously known as Ciarra Hutton made a memorable appearance at the 2022 Olympia Expo, specifically at the booth of Stan Efferding, one of the strongest IFBB Pro bodybuilders in history. It was there that Ciarra achieved one of her biggest goals to date; deadlifting 600 pounds (272.2 kilograms) for the first time in her career. Cho used a lifting belt and lifting straps, while also utilizing a sumo stance to pull the impressive weight off the ground.

Ciarra Cho posted the video of her lift to her Instagram account, where she also reflected on the significance of this accomplishment. She explained that she set this goal for herself after earning her pro card in July „needing a goal outside of growing into“ her weight class. Although she did not predetermine a set date to achieve her goal, this deadlift was Cho’s final wish so she feels fully accomplished in powerlifting. Seeing that she has reached a point of satisfaction regarding her powerlifting career, for now, Cho is now moving on to different challenges.

With this 600-pound (272.2-kilogram) deadlift milestone now behind her, Ciarra Cho has set her sights on the biggest bodybuilding stage, as she hopes to compete at an Olympia competition in the upcoming few years.

Watch the lift here:

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Ciarra Cho has made a few bodybuilding appearances so far, but her most notable performance was at the 2022 NPC UNIVERSE, as she won her Wellness division and earned an IFBB Pro Card.

It is evident that Cho has always taken her bodybuilding career seriously, but she is now inspired to compete for the most coveted bodybuilding title in the world on the Olympia stage.

As for her powerlifting career, Ciarra Cho has taken part in 22 sanctioned competitions and won 16 of them. Those include two IPL World Championships, USPA North American Championships, and many more prestigious meets.

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Ciarra Cho’s Raw Competition PRs

*Ciarra Cho set all of her competition PRs at the 2021 USPA Defying Gravity.

  • Squat: 202.5 kilograms (446.4 pounds)
  • Bench Press: 107.5 kilograms (237 pounds)
  • Deadlift: 262.5 kilograms (578.7 pounds)
  • Total: 567.5 kilograms (1,251.1 pounds)

Related: Bodybuilder Joe Mackey Smashes Massive 820-Pound Deadlift for 2 Reps

Ciarra Cho’s Powerlifting Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 446.4 237 446.4 1251.1 533.4
Wraps 440.9 192.9 440.9 1140.9 476.45

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 USPA 2021-03-06 Defying Gravity Open 1251.1 533.4
1 USPA 2019-11-14 North American Championships Open 1107.8 468.32
1 USPA 2019-06-08 Iron Maidens Womens Open Open 1052.7 444.75
1 USPA 2018-08-25 Anaheim Fit Expo Juniors 20-23 1025.1 439.24
2 USPA 2018-08-25 Anaheim Fit Expo Open 1025.1 439.24
10 ProRaw 2018-03-16 X F-OR 1140.9 476.45
1 USPA 2017-11-18 Maui Bench Press and Deadlift Championships Juniors 20-23 176.4 74.56
1 USPA 2017-11-18 Maui Bench Press and Deadlift Championships Open 176.4 74.56
1 USPA 2017-11-18 Maui Bench Press and Deadlift Championships Juniors 20-23 501.6 212.02
1 USPA 2017-11-18 Maui Bench Press and Deadlift Championships Open 501.6 212.02
1 IPL 2017-11-02 Worlds Juniors 20-23 1036.2 438.68
2 IPL 2017-11-02 Worlds Open 1036.2 438.68
DQ USPA 2017-09-10 MANApup Mentality Open Juniors 20-23
1 CPL 2017-08-04 EPC Regionals Juniors 20-23 953.5 411.95
1 USPA 2017-06-10 Hawaii Fit Expo Juniors 20-23 1030.7 452.18
1 USPA 2017-06-10 Hawaii Fit Expo Open 1030.7 452.18
1 IPL 2016-11-10 World Powerlifting Championships Juniors 20-23 931.5 413.85
5 IPL 2016-11-10 World Powerlifting Championships Open 931.5 413.85
1 USAPL 2016-04-30 Island Qualifier FR-Jr 799.2 347.32
1 USPA 2016-02-27 Mana Barbell Raw Challenge Juniors 20-23 799.2 356.63
1 USPA 2015-10-24 Hawaii All Raw Full Powerlifting Challenge 3 Juniors 20-23 711 317.28
DQ UPA 2015-08-01 Iron Battle on the Mississippi FOR-AD
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023

Ciarra previously went by the last name of Hutton, but she got married to an IFBB Pro, Jo Cho, and took his last name instead. They are helping each other build the best version of themselves because they both share the same ambitions. Therefore, Ciarra will have great support in one of her biggest challenges yet: qualifying for the Olympia.

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Vedad is a journalist specializing in strength sports, with three years of experience covering powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, armwrestling and bodybuilding. He is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, passionate about all aspects of strength training. Vedad's in-depth knowledge of training methodologies and dedication to constant research fuel his insightful and engaging reporting. He works hard to deliver accurate content while continuously seeking to improve his craft.
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