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Jesus Olivares Crushes Unofficial IPF World Record at 2026 Avancus Houston - Image credit @avancushouston Instagram
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Jesus Olivares is an elite powerlifter who is widely celebrated as one of the strongest superheavyweights in the history of the sport. He showcased his immense strength once again at the 2026 Avancus Houston, which took place on October 4th in Texas. Wrapping up an incredible day on the platform, Olivares delivered a spectacular performance capped off by a massive 485-kilogram (1,069.2-pound) squat, which, alongside his total, marked unofficial +120KG IPF World Records.
As a raw athlete, Jesus Olivares competed in classic powerlifting gear, wearing only a lifting belt, knee sleeves, and wrist wraps without any supportive suits. He kicked off his squat by effortlessly completing his opener of 430 kilograms (948 pounds). He then made quick work of his second attempt at 460 kilograms (1,014.1 pounds) with incredible speed and control.
For his final attempt, Jesus Olivares stepped onto the platform with complete focus as 485 kilograms (1,069.2 pounds) was loaded onto the bar. He steadily descended with the barbell on his back, but as he initiated the drive upward, he hit a serious sticking point. Although it seemed that the lift might stall, Jesus managed to push through and reach full lockout, thus unofficially breaking the IPF World Record.
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Jesus Olivares came into the 2026 Avancus Houston with a bodyweight of 190.4 kilograms (419.8 pounds). He successfully completed all nine of his attempts and walked away with three national records along with an unofficial IPF World Record.
Squat
430 kilograms (948 pounds)
460 kilograms (1,014.1 pounds)
485 kilograms (1,069.2 pounds) — Unofficial +120KG IPF World Record & +120KG AMP National Record
Bench Press
257.5 kilograms (567.7 pounds)
275 kilograms (606.3 pounds)
281.5 kilograms (620.6 pounds) — +120KG AMP National Record
Deadlift
275 kilograms (606.3 pounds)
330 kilograms (727.5 pounds)
387.5 kilograms (854.3 pounds)
Total — 1,154 kilograms (2,544.1 pounds) — Unofficial +120KG IPF World Record & +120KG AMP National Record
*Jesus Olivares also holds the official +120KG IPF World Record of 1,152.5-kg (2,540.8-lb), which he set at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through September 26, 2026.
Jesus Olivares’ performance at the 2026 Avancus Houston shows that he is stronger than ever, which is a great sign with the SBD Sheffield Powerlifting Championships approaching. With more time to prepare, Jesus is on track to crush the current World Record and solidify his status as one
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.
