Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Hits Huge Raw Squat PR Of 455-kg (1,003-lb) In Training

Jesus Olivares has been the undisputed powerlifting champion in the +120-kilogram weight class for the past two years. As his every appearance is history in the making, that has been eclipsed by his incredible squat achievements. The fact that he is active on social media makes it easy for us to follow his progress without having to rely on sanctioned competitions.

The squat is Jesus Olivares’ greatest prowess and it is not even debatable. So, when he announced through Instagram that he scored a new PR, it was already clear that it is a mind-blowing feat of strength without even checking out the video. It turned out that Jesus Olivares squatted 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds), which is 5 kilograms (11 pounds) heavier than his previous record.

Jesus Olivares used a lifting belt, knee sleeves, to aid him in the lift. Seeing that he did not use knee wraps, this lift was raw by powerlifting standards.

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Watch the lift here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CidoPXwAp5E/

Related: Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Crushed A 402.5 kg (887 lbs) Deadlift PR, Unofficial IPF World Record

In sanctioned powerlifting competitions, only four people were able to squat at least 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) raw. Those are Ray Williams, Jezza Uepa, Craig Foster, and Daniel Bell. So, if Jesus Olivares could replicate his recent squat from training in a competition he would become only the fifth person in history to do so. However, it is currently not clear when he plans to compete again.

Jesus Olivares is still in his early 20s, but he has already made 19 official powerlifting appearances. He has also accumulated 10 victories and been undefeated in the past three years. Jesus’ most notable achievements are winning the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships and USA Nationals two times each.

Jesus Olivares’ Competition PRs

• Squat: 450 kilograms (992 pounds) — (2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD)
• Bench Press: 260 kilograms (573.2 pounds) — (2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships)
• Deadlift: 402.5 kilograms (887.3 pounds) — (2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD)
• Total: 1,110 kilograms (2,447.1 pounds) — (2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD)

Related: Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Hits A Speedy 412 kg (907 lbs) Squat Single In Training

Jesus Olivares’ Competition History

Although he is still very far from Ray Williams’ 490-kilogram (1,080.3-pound) All-Time Squat World Record, Jesus Olivares is the only one who has the potential to break it. Seeing that Jesus has been progressing significantly with each year, it might not take long for him to reach Ray’s level. The 1,000-pound squat milestone is now behind him, so he has a lot to look forward to.

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