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In addition to the nickname “Mr. Bench”, Jonathan Cayco’s recently impressive record-breaking lifts and consistency have helped him gain a reputation. Cayco was supposed to defend his title at the 2022 IPF World’s, but was unsuccessful in doing so. He may have managed to get a bronze medal in the end, but it was nowhere near enough for him to be satisfied with. So, upon his comeback to training straight after the competition, Cayco started pushing himself even more, which first resulted in a 260-kilogram (573.2-pound) five-rep squat PR. He then followed that up with another two rep 328-kilogram (723.1-pound) deadlift PR. However, this is obviously just the start, as Cayco continues claiming more personal bests in training.
Jonathan Cayco has obviously dedicated more attention to the squats and deadlifts following the 2022 IPF World’s. This could prove to be the right step for him, since no one is able to rival him in the bench press. As seen in his recent Instagram post, Cayco is also making progress with his deadlifts. The post displays a video of Jonathan Cayco pulling 295 kilograms (651 pounds) for a new six rep PR.
Not only did Jonathan Cayco complete the six repetitions, but he breezed through them with immaculate technique. This saw him utilize a conventional stance, as well as a mixed grip. Since he only used a lifting belt, his new PR is also raw.
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Jonathan Cayco’s greatest deadlift in a competition is 347.5 kilograms (766.1 pounds) from the 2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD. However, judging by his new six rep and two rep PRs, Cayco can probably add significant weight to his competition PR.
Based on Jonathan Cayco’s history of competitions and the fact that he has not announced his appearance at any competitions soon, it is very likely that he will not be competing this year. Cayco has already participated in 14 competitions and won nine of them. He also holds the IPF Raw Bench Press World Record in the 93-kilogram weight class.
Jonathan Cayco’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
672.4
535.7
672.4
1967.6
568.74
Wraps
501.6
352.7
501.6
1427.5
418.67
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
IPF
2023-06-11
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1957.7
565.28
Location
Malta
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~30.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.8
Squat
622.8
650.4
661.4
661.4
Bench
507.1
523.6
535.7
535.7
Deadlift
705.5
744.1
760.6
760.6
GLP
116.23
2
IPF
2023-03-25
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Open
1948.9
563.91
Location
UK
Competition
Sheffield Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Weight
203.9
Squat
622.8
661.4
-666.9
661.4
Bench
507.1
526.9
532.4
532.4
Deadlift
705.5
744.1
755.1
755.1
GLP
115.95
3
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1925.7
557.07
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~29.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204
Squat
606.3
639.3
661.4
661.4
Bench
490.5
512.6
525.8
525.8
Deadlift
700
738.5
-771.6
738.5
GLP
114.54
1
AMP
2022-04-01
Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD
MR-O
1957.7
565.58
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD
Division
MR-O
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.6
Squat
622.8
650.4
661.4
661.4
Bench
501.6
519.2
530.2
530.2
Deadlift
722
755.1
766.1
766.1
GLP
116.29
1
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1924.6
557.95
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.1
Squat
600.8
633.8
644.9
644.9
Bench
490.5
513.7
524.7
524.7
Deadlift
700
738.5
755.1
755.1
GLP
114.73
1
USAPL
2021-06-14
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1941.2
563.52
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~28.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.6
Squat
628.3
650.4
666.9
666.9
Bench
490.5
510.4
524.7
524.7
Deadlift
700
733
749.6
749.6
GLP
115.87
1
USAPL
2021-02-27
Iron Office Winter Classic
MR-O
1967.6
568.74
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Iron Office Winter Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.4
Squat
622.8
661.4
672.4
672.4
Bench
501.6
523.6
534.6
534.6
Deadlift
694.5
738.5
760.6
760.6
GLP
116.94
1
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1914.7
555.19
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203
Squat
617.3
650.4
666.9
666.9
Bench
474
496
509.3
509.3
Deadlift
688.9
722
738.5
738.5
GLP
114.16
1
USAPL
2019-06-29
California State Championships
MR-O
1902.6
550.23
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California State Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.1
Squat
611.8
650.4
661.4
661.4
Bench
479.5
508.2
-519.2
508.2
Deadlift
688.9
733
-749.6
733
GLP
113.14
4
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1802.3
522.04
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.5
Squat
584.2
600.8
611.8
611.8
Bench
440.9
463
474
474
Deadlift
666.9
694.5
716.5
716.5
GLP
107.34
3
USAPL
2018-03-03
The Arnold SBD Pro American
MR-O
1708.6
496.88
Location
USA-OH
Competition
The Arnold SBD Pro American
Division
MR-O
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.8
Squat
-567.7
-567.7
567.7
567.7
Bench
418.9
-429.9
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
633.8
666.9
700
700
GLP
102.17
4
USAPL
2017-10-10
Raw National Championships
MR-O
1736.1
501.72
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw National Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.5
Squat
556.7
567.7
584.2
584.2
Bench
429.9
451.9
463
463
Deadlift
633.8
655.9
688.9
688.9
GLP
103.16
1
USAPL
2017-06-10
NorCal Open
MR-O
1692
494.34
Location
USA-CA
Competition
NorCal Open
Division
MR-O
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200
Squat
540.1
-578.7
578.7
578.7
Bench
402.3
418.9
429.9
429.9
Deadlift
639.3
672.4
683.4
683.4
GLP
101.64
1
USAPL
2016-10-29
Southwest Regionals & Ferrigno Power Classic
MR-O
1659
487.11
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Southwest Regionals & Ferrigno Power Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
198
Squat
523.6
556.7
578.7
578.7
Bench
396.8
413.4
418.9
418.9
Deadlift
633.8
661.4
-683.4
661.4
GLP
100.15
2
USAPL
2016-05-14
Boss of NorCal II
MR-O
1576.3
462.84
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of NorCal II
Division
MR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
198
Squat
496
534.6
540.1
540.1
Bench
358.3
385.8
-402.3
385.8
Deadlift
584.2
632.7
650.4
650.4
GLP
95.16
1
APF
2015-09-26
California Classic
M_JCR_APF
1427.5
418.67
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California Classic
Division
M_JCR_APF
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Wraps
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
Squat
501.6
Bench
352.7
Deadlift
573.2
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
The reason Jonathan Cayco is so committed to improving his deadlifts is most likely because he failed his third attempt at the 2022 IPF World’s. After a flawless run of five consecutive sanctioned competitions, it was his first missed lift in three years. It also cost him the victory, so Cayco is now making sure that history does not repeat itself.
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