Maxon Shethar - Image via @the_one_rep_max Instagram
It has only been a few days since Max Shethar grabbed the headlines after he set a massive 710-pound (322-kilogram) raw squat two-rep PR and he now appears in a competition in an attempt to test his progress. His recent performances in training did look extremely impressive, but Max brought a brand new level of physical shape to the 2022 USAPL All Valley Raw Championships, which took place on October 22nd in Bozeman, Montana. Shethar competed in the raw +140KG weight class and scored multiple PRs.
Having turned 20 years old recently, this was Max Shethar’s first appearance in the Juniors age class. He had an incredible career as a Teen, but now is the time to dominate the Juniors as well. His performance will be no different once he becomes accustomed to his new-age class.
Max Shethar opened his performance with a squat masterclass, which saw him score a brand new 342.5-kilogram (755-pound) PR. He only used a lifting belt, knee sleeves, and wrist wraps, which helped him make the squat look effortless. Max also weighed in at 145.6 kilograms (321 pounds).
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Max Shethar scored another raw competition PR in the bench press event, having locked out 210 kilograms (463 pounds) on his heaviest attempt. This lift was raw as well, as Max only utilized wrist wraps to aid him in the lift.
“463lbs/210kg Bench, 5lbs meet PR. Really happy with the consistency of progress on bench the last couple of training blocks👍”
A deadlift was the final event of the meeting, which is typically where Max Shethar demonstrates his maximum strength and skill. However, his heaviest successful lift of 330 kilograms (727.5 pounds) was not enough to eclipse his previous competition PR of 365 kilograms (804.7 pounds). Max did attempt to deadlift 355 kilograms (783 pounds), but the bar slipped from his hands just before locking it out.
Max Shethar’s Full Performance
Squat: 342.5 kilograms (755 pounds) — New PR
Bench Press: 210 kilograms (463 pounds) — New Competition PR
Deadlift: 330 kilograms (727.5 pounds)
Total: 882.5 kilograms (1,945.6 pounds)
Check out Shethar’s failed 355-kg deadlift attempt here:
“To everyone reminding me to struggle, did too good of a job on this one lol.”
This was Max Shethar’s 11th sanctioned powerlifting competition and he still held on to his 100% win streak.
Max Shethar’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
755.1
463
755.1
2000.7
493.41
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
USAPL
2022-10-22
All Valley Raw Championships
MR-Jr
1945.6
478.41
Location
USA-MT
Competition
All Valley Raw Championships
Division
MR-Jr
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
321
Squat
655.9
711
755.1
755.1
Bench
418.9
446.4
463
463
Deadlift
666.9
727.5
-782.6
727.5
GLP
94.73
1
USAPL
2022-10-22
All Valley Raw Championships
MR-O
1945.6
478.41
Location
USA-MT
Competition
All Valley Raw Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
321
Squat
655.9
711
755.1
755.1
Bench
418.9
446.4
463
463
Deadlift
666.9
727.5
-782.6
727.5
GLP
94.73
1
USPA
2022-06-11
Drug Tested Fuel Fitness Matt Hurley Memorial
Juniors 18-19
2000.7
493.41
Location
USA-MT
Competition
Drug Tested Fuel Fitness Matt Hurley Memorial
Division
Juniors 18-19
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
317.6
Squat
650.4
694.5
738.5
738.5
Bench
407.9
435.4
457.5
457.5
Deadlift
672.4
738.5
804.7
804.7
GLP
97.82
1
USPA
2022-06-11
Drug Tested Fuel Fitness Matt Hurley Memorial
Open
2000.7
493.41
Location
USA-MT
Competition
Drug Tested Fuel Fitness Matt Hurley Memorial
Division
Open
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
317.6
Squat
650.4
694.5
738.5
738.5
Bench
407.9
435.4
457.5
457.5
Deadlift
672.4
738.5
804.7
804.7
GLP
97.82
1
USAPL
2022-03-26
Big Iron Classic State Championships
MR-O
1951.1
486.67
Location
USA-MT
Competition
Big Iron Classic State Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
304.9
Squat
644.9
700
733
733
Bench
396.8
429.9
451.9
451.9
Deadlift
672.4
727.5
766.1
766.1
GLP
96.94
1
USAPL
2022-03-26
Big Iron Classic State Championships
MR-T3
1951.1
486.67
Location
USA-MT
Competition
Big Iron Classic State Championships
Division
MR-T3
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
304.9
Squat
644.9
700
733
733
Bench
396.8
429.9
451.9
451.9
Deadlift
672.4
727.5
766.1
766.1
GLP
96.94
1
USPA
2021-12-11
Ragnarok Invite II
Juniors 18-19
1945.6
487.63
Location
USA-MT
Competition
Ragnarok Invite II
Division
Juniors 18-19
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
299.8
Squat
644.9
683.4
727.5
727.5
Bench
402.3
429.9
446.4
446.4
Deadlift
683.4
738.5
771.6
771.6
GLP
97.32
1
USPA
2021-12-11
Ragnarok Invite II
Open
1945.6
487.63
Location
USA-MT
Competition
Ragnarok Invite II
Division
Open
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
299.8
Squat
644.9
683.4
727.5
727.5
Bench
402.3
429.9
446.4
446.4
Deadlift
683.4
738.5
771.6
771.6
GLP
97.32
1
USPA
2019-10-26
Drug Tested Washington State Open
Juniors 16-17
1725.1
443.04
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Drug Tested Washington State Open
Division
Juniors 16-17
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
276.5
Squat
551.2
595.2
628.3
639.3
639.3
Bench
341.7
369.3
391.3
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
622.8
666.9
705.5
722
722
GLP
89.25
1
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
MR-T2
1576.3
412.84
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-T2
Age
~15.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
260.4
Squat
523.6
562.2
584.2
584.2
Bench
-325.2
330.7
358.3
358.3
Deadlift
545.6
589.7
633.8
633.8
GLP
83.7
1
USAPL
2018-02-17
Washington State Championship
MR-T1
1388.9
365.14
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Washington State Championship
Division
MR-T1
Age
15
Equipment
Raw
Class
264.6
Weight
257.5
Squat
440.9
485
507.1
507.1
Bench
264.6
297.6
319.7
319.7
Deadlift
474
518.1
562.2
562.2
GLP
74.11
1
USAPL
2017-03-18
Washington State Championships
MR-T1
1047.2
302.38
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Washington State Championships
Division
MR-T1
Age
14
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.8
Squat
341.7
363.8
380.3
380.3
Bench
-209.4
220.5
-248
220.5
Deadlift
385.8
424.4
446.4
446.4
GLP
62.17
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
Max Shethar’s performance at the 2022 USAPL All Valley Raw Championships is very promising, since his squat and bench have progressed quite significantly. Although it would have been even better if Max had completed his final deadlift event successfully, he will certainly strive to improve on this, as it is one of his strongest events.
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Andrew is a professional writer and a workaholic. He studied sports for 4 years and trained soccer for almost 15 years. In addition, for the past three years Andrew has been implementing functional training, with a dream or a plan to enroll in the special forces.