• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Breaking Muscle

Breaking Muscle

Breaking Muscle

  • Fitness
  • Workouts
    • Best Shoulder Workouts
    • Best Chest Workouts
    • Best Leg Workouts
    • Best Leg Exercises
    • Best Biceps Exercises
    • Best Kettlebell Exercises
    • Best Back Workouts
    • Best HIIT Workouts
    • Best Triceps Exercises
    • Best Arm Workouts
  • Reviews
    • Supplements
      • Best Pre-Workouts
      • Best Whey Protein
      • Best Creatine
    • Equipment
      • Best Adjustable Dumbbells
      • Best Home Gym Machines
    • Certifications
      • ISSA Review
  • News
  • Exercise Guides
    • Legs
      • Back Squat
      • Bulgarian Split Squat
      • Goblet Squat
      • Zercher Squat
      • Standing Calf Raise
      • Hack Squat
    • Chest
      • Bench Press
      • Dumbbell Bench Press
      • Close-Grip Bench Press
      • Incline Bench Press
    • Shoulders
      • Overhead Dumbbell Press
      • Lateral Raise
    • Arms
      • Chin-Up
      • Weighted Pull-Up
      • Triceps Pushdown
    • Back
      • Deadlift
      • Trap Bar Deadlift
      • Lat Pulldown
      • Inverted Row
      • Bent-Over Barbell Row
      • Single-Arm Dumbbell Row
      • Pendlay Row
News

Jonathan Cayco (93KG) Scores a Stunning 260-Kilogram (573-Pound) 5-Rep Squat PR

After losing his IPF Worlds crown, it seems Cayco is on a mission to get back to the top.

Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 17, 2022

On Aug. 16, 2022, Jonathan Cayco posted a video on his Instagram page wherein he captured a raw back squat of 260 kilograms (573 pounds) for five reps during a training session. According to the powerlifter, who usually competes in the 93-kilogram weight class, the strength mark is his new five-rep personal record (PR). 

Cayco wore a lifting belt, lifting straps, and knee sleeves during his set, which demonstrated his leg power. Watch a video of Cayco’s PR squat session below:

 

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

A post shared by Jonathan “Mr.Bench” Cayco (@league_of_lifting)

[Related: How to Do the Goblet Squat for Lower Body Size and Mobility]

According to Open Powerlifting, the 29-year-old Cayco has been competing in some capacity as a powerlifter since September 2015. In that time, Cayco has made a name for himself for his elite-level finishes.

In 14 career contests, most often as a Men’s Open competitor, Cayco has nine wins to his name. He’s missed the podium just twice — both were fourth-place finishes. Arguably the most noteworthy accomplishment of Cayco’s career to date is his victory in the 93-kilogram class at the 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships.

Cayco also won the USA Powerlifting (USAPL) raw National Title twice (2019, 2021) and holds the current IPF bench press World Record of 238.5 kilograms (525.8 pounds), which he set at the 2022 IPF World Championships. 

Here’s an overview of some of Cayco’s more notable results to this point:

Jonathan Cayco* | Notable Career Results

  • 2016 USAPL Southwest Regionals & Ferrigno Power Classic — First place | First career raw victory
  • 2018 USAPL The Arnold SBD Pro American — First place
  • 2019 USAPL California State Championships — First place
  • 2019/2021 USAPL Raw Nationals — First place
  • 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships — First place
  • 2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals — First Place
  • 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships — Third place 

*Note: 13 of Cayco’s 14 career appearances in sanctioned competition were as a Raw competitor. Those were all in the Men’s Open category.

Here’s a rundown of Cayco’s top lifts in competitions to date:

Jonathan Cayco | Top Career Lift Stats*

  • Squat — 305 kilograms (672.4 pounds)
  • Bench Press — 242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
  • Deadlift — 347.5 kilograms (766.1 pounds)
  • Total — 892.5 kilograms (1,967.6 pounds)

*Note: These figures are all in the raw division.

 

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

A post shared by Jonathan “Mr.Bench” Cayco (@league_of_lifting)

[Related: The Best Sled Workouts for Muscle, Strength, Fat Loss, and Recovery]

Cayco’s Task Ahead

Entering as the defending champion at the 2022 IPF World Championships, Cayco ultimately lost the title thanks to a record-breaking performance by Chance Mitchell. At the time of this writing, Cayco has not confirmed when he will participate next in a sanctioned meet.

If the competition is domestic with the USAPL, Cayco will have to choose a new division between either 90 kilograms or 100 kilograms. USAPL’s change in bodyweight categories occurred in January 2022. If Cayco decides to stay at an international level — particularly with the IPF — the American athlete can continue competing at 93 kilograms. 

Wherever Cayco’s ambitions take him next, it seems clear he’ll return hungry and prepared to take a spot at the top of that podium. 

Featured image: @league_of_lifting on Instagram

About Robert Zeglinski

Robert is a seasoned and adept editor and writer with a keen, passionate penchant for the writing craft. He's been a leader in newsrooms such as SB Nation, USA TODAY, and WBBM Newsradio, with various other content and art production teams, and first made a name for himself in his hometown of Chicago. When not knee-deep in research or lost in a stream of consciousness for a thorough piece, you can find Robert inhaling yet another novel, journaling his heart out, or playing with his Shiba Inu, Maximus (Max, for short).

View All Articles

Recommended Articles

Jonathan Cayco 707-pound deadlift triple October 2022
Powerlifter Jonathan Cayco (93KG) Makes a 707-Pound Deadlift Triple PR Look Easy
Jonathan Cayco 574-Pound 8-Rep Squat PR September 2022
Jonathan Cayco Sets an 8-Rep Back Squat PR of 260 Kilograms
Reece Fulwood World Record Squat April 2023
Reece Fullwood (125KG) Squats 412.5 Kilograms (909.4 Pounds) For Raw World Record
Samantha Rice 2023 Pioneer on the Beach victory pic
Samantha Rice (90KG) Sets 3 World Records at 2023 Pioneer On The Beach

Primary Sidebar

Latest Articles

9 Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Home Gyms of 2023

10-Year-Old Rory van Ulft Reaches New Milestone Squatting Triple Her Body Weight

Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares His Recent Killer Arm and Shoulder Workout 

11 Best Creatine Supplements For Building Muscle, Cutting, and More

Latest Reviews

ISSA Personal Trainer Certification Review

ISSA Personal Trainer Certification Review

Best Whey Proteins for Packing on Muscle, Shredding Down, Meal Replacement, and More

Best Pre-Workouts for Building Muscle, Running, Taste, and More

Best Home Gym Machines

Best Home Gym Machines

woman lifting barbell

Be the smartest person in your gym

The Breaking Muscle newsletter is everything you need to know about strength in a 3 minute read.

I WANT IN!

Breaking Muscle is the fitness world’s preeminent destination for timely, high-quality information on exercise, fitness, health, and nutrition. Our audience encompasses the entire spectrum of the fitness community: consumers, aficionados, fitness professionals, and business owners. We seek to inform, educate and advocate for this community.

  • Reviews
  • Healthy Eating
  • Workouts
  • Fitness
  • News

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS Feed

© 2023 · Breaking Muscle · Terms of Use · Privacy Policy · Affiliate Disclaimer · Accessibility · About