Powerlifter Jonathan Cayco Pulls 707-lb (321-kg) Deadlift For a Three Rep PR in Training

Jonathan Cayco is on a mission to keep improving his deadlifts.

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Jonathan Cayco’s failed third deadlift attempt at the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships really ignited a fire inside of him, as he works constantly to prevent that from happening again. In the past month or so, Cayco has made a number of new deadlift rep records, but that’s nowhere near the end of his progress. Instead, Jonathan now achieved a brand new three-rep PR by deadlifting 707 pounds (321 kilograms). He also showed off his new achievement to Instagram on October 12th.

Jonathan Cayco only equipped himself with a lifting belt to complete the three rep set. So, his new PR is considered raw by powerlifting regulations. Cayco planted his feet in a conventional stance, took a big breath, and grabbed the barbell with a mixed grip before crushing all three reps of 707 pounds (321 kilograms). Most importantly, Cayco made a full stop after completing each rep instead of taking the easier route and just touching the floor with the weight plates.

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Related: Powerlifter Jonathan Cayco Crushes An 8 Rep Squat PR of 574-Lb (260-Kg)

Jonathan Cayco does not share too much information about basically anything apart from his training lifts. So, it is unclear if Cayco is actively preparing for a competition or when he will compete next. Although his bodyweight at the time of his most recent deadlift PR was not specified either, Cayco exclusively competes in the 93-kilogram weight class. So, it is reasonable to assume that he is somewhere around that bodyweight currently.

During his time as a professional powerlifter, Jonathan Cayco has taken part in 14 competitions during his 7-year-long career. He also got nine victories, the most impressive one being the 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. Unfortunately, Cayco was not able to defend his title this year, as Chance Mitchell and Emil Krastev narrowly outperformed him.

Jonathan Cayco’s Competition PRs

  • Squat: 305 kilograms (672.4 pounds) — (2021 USAPL Iron Office Winter Classic)
  • Bench Press: 242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds) — (2021 USAPL Iron Office Winter Classic)
  • Deadlift: 347.5 kilograms (766.1 pounds) — (2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD)
  • Total: 892.5 kilograms (1,967.6 pounds) — (2021 USAPL Iron Office Winter Classic)

Related: Powerlifter Jonathan Cayco Sweeps Through a 295-kg (651-lb) Raw Deadlift For a Six Rep PR

Jonathan Cayco’s Competition History

Jonathan Cayco's Powerlifting History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 683.4 555.6 788.2 2,027.1 585.49
Wraps 501.6 380.3 600.8 1,482.6 434.84

Competition Results

Details Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
6 AMP Mar 4, 2026 Open Nationals MR-O 1,940.1 561.07
3 IPF Jun 7, 2025 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1,969.8 569.94
1 AMP Apr 2, 2025 Classic Open Nationals MR-O 2,027.1 585.49
2 IPF Feb 9, 2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships Open 1,968.7 569.21
1 IPF Jun 10, 2023 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1,957.7 565.28
2 IPF Mar 24, 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships Open 1,948.9 563.91
3 IPF Jun 5, 2022 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1,925.7 557.07
1 AMP Mar 31, 2022 Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD MR-O 1,957.7 565.58
1 IPF Sep 22, 2021 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1,924.6 557.95
1 USAPL Jun 13, 2021 Raw Nationals MR-O 1,941.2 563.52
1 USAPL Feb 26, 2021 Iron Office Winter Classic MR-O 1,967.6 568.74
1 USAPL Oct 15, 2019 Raw Nationals MR-O 1,914.7 555.19
1 USAPL Jun 28, 2019 California State Championships MR-O 1,902.6 550.23
4 USAPL Oct 10, 2018 Raw Nationals MR-O 1,802.3 522.04
3 USAPL Mar 2, 2018 The Arnold SBD Pro American MR-O 1,708.6 496.88
4 USAPL Oct 9, 2017 Raw National Championships MR-O 1,736.1 501.72
1 USAPL Jun 9, 2017 NorCal Open MR-O 1,692.0 494.34
1 USAPL Oct 28, 2016 Southwest Regionals & Ferrigno Power Classic MR-O 1,659.0 487.11
2 USAPL May 13, 2016 Boss of NorCal II MR-O 1,576.3 462.84
1 APF Dec 4, 2015 62nd Annual Iron Man Powerlift and Bench Press Challenge M_JCR_APF 1,482.6 434.84
1 APF Sep 25, 2015 California Classic M_JCR_APF 1,427.5 418.67

Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through July 25, 2026.

With the way Jonathan Cayco’s deadlift and squat are progressing, he could easily reclaim his World Championships title next year. Cayco is already the greatest bench presser in the 93-kilogram weight class of the IPF. So, his goal is to improve in the areas where his rivals usually catch up with him. Jonathan has already made significant improvements in this regard, but he still has a long way to go until the 2023 IPF Worlds.

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