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Powerlifter Pablo Olivares Sets 400-kg (881.8 lb) Raw Squat PR In Training

Powerlifter Pablo Olivares Sets 400-kg (881.8 lb) Raw Squat PR In Training

One of the most popular athletes in powerlifting currently is Jesus Olivares, but what many don’t know is that he has a younger, but almost equally impressive brother, Pablo Olivares. Pablo is 23-years-old and resembles his brother quite a bit. Like Jesus, Pablo possesses incredible squat strength and he has just reached a massive milestone. During his recent training session, Pablo worked up to a 400-kilogram (881.8-pound) squat, which is a new personal record (PR) for him. He caught the achievement on camera and shared it on his Instagram.
Pablo Olivares only used a lifting belt, knee sleeves, and wrist wraps. All of these are utilized to prevent injuries without affecting the lifting abilities in any significant way. So, Pablo’s new 400-kilogram (881.8-pound) PR is also raw.
Pablo Olivares exhibited no signs of struggle during the lift, making the new PR appear effortless. Moreover, he was very proud of his achievement, so he couldn’t contain his excitement. He let out a few loud screams and spat out his mouth guard.
Watch the lift here:

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Pablo Olivares impressed quite a few people with his new 400-kilogram (881.8-pound) squat PR, including two powerlifting World Record holders. First of the two was his brother, Jesus Olivares, who stood behind Pablo as a spotter. Despite his adoration for his brother, his reaction shows he was awed by his strength as well.
The other World Record holder who was impressed by Pablo Olivares was Ashton Rouska. Ashton is particularly known for his squat prowess, so a compliment from him goes a long way. He left a comment under Pablo’s post, saying:
“Too damn easy!!”
Pablo Olivares replied to Ashton explaining how his next goal is squatting 410 kilograms (903 pounds).
Pablo Olivares’ Powerlifting Career
Pablo Olivares has been competing in powerlifting since 2015 when he was just 15-years-old. In addition, during these eight years of competing, Pablo has consistently improved. If this trend continues in the next one or two years, then he will become a Squat World Record contender.
Overall, Pablo Olivares has taken part in 12 sanctioned competitions and won just four of them. However, all of his wins have come in the past two years, which proves that he is just now fulfilling his potential.
Pablo Olivares’ Competition PRs

Squat: 380 kilograms (837.7 pounds) — (2023 USAPL Texas Strength Classic)
Bench Press: 215 kilograms (474 pounds) — (2023 USAPL Texas Strength Classic)
Deadlift: 340 kilograms (749.5 pounds) — (2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD)
Total: 925 kilograms (2,039.3 pounds) — (2023 USAPL Texas Strength Classic)

Related: Powerlifter Bradon Gulch Attempts 525-lb Tom Platz Squat Challenge, Impresses with 21 Reps
Pablo Olivares Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots

Raw
837.8
474
837.8
2039.3
470.5

Single-ply
550
250
550
1260
315.93

Competition Results

Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots

1
USAPL
2023-02-25

Texas Strength Classic

MR-O

2039.3

470.5

Location

USA-TX

Competition
Texas Strength Classic

Division
MR-O

Age
23

Equipment
Raw

Class
308.6

Weight
410.3

Squat
782.6
837.8
-870.8

837.8

Bench
440.9
474
-485

474

Deadlift
672.4
727.5
-755.1

727.5

GLP
91.13

1
AMP
2022-06-18

Nationals

MR-Jr

2000.7

467.55

Location

USA-FL

Competition
Nationals

Division
MR-Jr

Age
22

Equipment
Raw

Class
264.6

Weight
389.8

Squat
766.1
810.2
832.2

832.2

Bench
424.4
440.9
451.9

451.9

Deadlift
716.5
-755.1
-755.1

716.5

GLP
90.88

2
AMP
2022-04-01

Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD

MR-O

1984.2

469.21

Location

USA-TX

Competition
Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD

Division
MR-O

Age
22

Equipment
Raw

Class
264.6

Weight
372.2

Squat
-733
733
788.2

788.2

Bench
418.9
-446.4
446.4

446.4

Deadlift
705.5
-749.6
749.6

749.6

GLP
91.54

1
USAPL
2021-12-11

Texas Open

MR-O

1962.1

464.28

Location

USA-TX

Competition
Texas Open

Division
MR-O

Age
~21.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
264.6

Weight
371.3

Squat
716.5
760.6
804.7

804.7

Bench
402.3
435.4
-446.4

435.4

Deadlift
683.4
722
-766.1

722

GLP
90.6

1
USAPL
2021-09-11

Iron Wars

MR-Jr

1885

444.07

Location

USA-TX

Competition
Iron Wars

Division
MR-Jr

Age
~21.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
264.6

Weight
377.7

Squat
672.4
716.5
755.1

755.1

Bench
385.8
407.9
424.4

424.4

Deadlift
661.4
705.5
-738.5

705.5

GLP
86.53

3
USAPL
2020-12-12

Collegiate Cup and Texas Open

MR-O

1714.1

410.96

Location

USA-TX

Competition
Collegiate Cup and Texas Open

Division
MR-O

Age
~20.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
264.6

Weight
353

Squat
650.4
-700
-700

650.4

Bench
352.7
374.8
-396.8

374.8

Deadlift
650.4
672.4
688.9

688.9

GLP
80.56

2
USAPL
2020-12-12

Collegiate Cup and Texas Open

MR-Jr

1714.1

410.96

Location

USA-TX

Competition
Collegiate Cup and Texas Open

Division
MR-Jr

Age
~20.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
264.6

Weight
353

Squat
650.4
-700
-700

650.4

Bench
352.7
374.8
-396.8

374.8

Deadlift
650.4
672.4
688.9

688.9

GLP
80.56

4
THSPA
2017-01-11

Snyder Tiger Invitational

Boys

1260

315.93

Location

USA-TX

Competition
Snyder Tiger Invitational

Division
Boys

Age
17

Equipment
Single-ply

Class
274.9

Weight
299.4

Squat
550

Bench
250

Deadlift
460

GLP
52.88

NS
THSPA
2016-03-12

Boys Region 1 Division 1 Championship

Boys

Location

USA-TX

Competition
Boys Region 1 Division 1 Championship

Division
Boys

Age
16

Equipment
Single-ply

5
THSPA
2016-02-27

Midland High Power Invitational

Boys

1205

306.12

Location

USA-TX

Competition
Midland High Power Invitational

Division
Boys

Age
16

Equipment
Single-ply

Class
274.9

Weight
286.4

Squat
515

Bench
240

Deadlift
450

GLP
51.32

DQ
THSPA
2016-01-30

Seminole Invitational

Boys

Location

USA-TX

Competition
Seminole Invitational

Division
Boys

Age
16

Equipment
Single-ply

Class
274.9

Weight
289

Squat
500

8
THSPA
2015-01-31

Seminole Invitational

Boys

815

212.4

Location

USA-TX

Competition
Seminole Invitational

Division
Boys

Age
15

Equipment
Single-ply

Class
274.9

Weight
264.2

Squat
315

Bench
165

Deadlift
335

GLP
35.75

Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023

Analyze Lifts

Pablo Olivares has already set his sights on some heavier weights, as he hopes to eventually lift over 422 kilograms (930 pounds) by the end of the year. Pablo is making great progress, so he may be able to lock out even more weight within a few months. So, it remains to be seen what Pablo’s limits are.
Published: 17 May, 2023 | 11:38 AM EDT