On Aug. 16, 2022, Jonathan Cayco posted a video on his Instagram web page whereby he captured a uncooked back squat of 260 kilograms (573 kilos) for 5 reps throughout a training session. In accordance with the powerlifter, who often competes within the 93-kilogram weight class, the strength mark is his new five-rep private file (PR).
Cayco wore a lifting belt, lifting straps, and knee sleeves throughout his set, which demonstrated his leg power. Watch a video of Cayco’s PR squat session under:
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In accordance with Open Powerlifting, the 29-year-old Cayco has been competing in some capability as a powerlifter since September 2015. In that point, Cayco has made a reputation for himself for his elite-level finishes.
In 14 profession contests, most frequently as a Males’s Open competitor, Cayco has 9 wins to his identify. He’s missed the rostrum simply twice — each had been fourth-place finishes. Arguably probably the most noteworthy accomplishment of Cayco’s profession so far is his victory within the 93-kilogram class on the 2021 Worldwide Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Basic Powerlifting Championships.
Cayco additionally gained the USA Powerlifting (USAPL) uncooked Nationwide Title twice (2019, 2021) and holds the present IPF bench press World Report of 238.5 kilograms (525.8 kilos), which he set on the 2022 IPF World Championships.
Right here’s an outline of a few of Cayco’s extra notable outcomes thus far:
Jonathan Cayco* | Notable Profession Outcomes
- 2016 USAPL Southwest Regionals & Ferrigno Energy Basic — First place | First profession uncooked victory
- 2018 USAPL The Arnold SBD Professional American — First place
- 2019 USAPL California State Championships — First place
- 2019/2021 USAPL Uncooked Nationals — First place
- 2021 IPF World Basic Powerlifting Championships — First place
- 2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals — First Place
- 2022 IPF World Basic Powerlifting Championships — Third place
*Notice: 13 of Cayco’s 14 profession appearances in sanctioned competitors had been as a Uncooked competitor. These had been all within the Males’s Open class.
Right here’s a rundown of Cayco’s prime lifts in competitions so far:
Jonathan Cayco | High Profession Carry Stats*
- Squat — 305 kilograms (672.4 kilos)
- Bench Press — 242.5 kilograms (534.6 kilos)
- Deadlift — 347.5 kilograms (766.1 kilos)
- Complete — 892.5 kilograms (1,967.6 kilos)
*Notice: These figures are all within the uncooked division.
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Cayco’s Process Forward
Getting into because the defending champion on the 2022 IPF World Championships, Cayco finally misplaced the title due to a record-breaking performance by Chance Mitchell. On the time of this writing, Cayco has not confirmed when he’ll take part subsequent in a sanctioned meet.
If the competitors is home with the USAPL, Cayco should select a brand new division between both 90 kilograms or 100 kilograms. USAPL’s change in body weight classes occurred in January 2022. If Cayco decides to remain at a world degree — significantly with the IPF — the American athlete can proceed competing at 93 kilograms.
Wherever Cayco’s ambitions take him subsequent, it appears clear he’ll return hungry and ready to take a spot on the prime of that podium.
Featured picture: @league_of_lifting on Instagram
