One of the biggest competitions in powerlifting is less than ten days away, as the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships will take place in Valletta, Malta, from June 11-18. Thus, the majority of World’s greatest powerlifters are almost at the peak of their physical shape. One of the participants in the aforementioned competition who has undoubtedly prepared exceptionally well is Jade Jacob. The French powerlifter fell just short of the IPF Worlds title in 2022, but she is now looking to amend herself with a win this year. Jade displayed her ambition by unofficially breaking the Deadlift and Total IPF World Records in her recent training session. Jade also shared all of her lifts from the workout on Instagram.
Jade Jacob started off her training session with a 180-kilogram (396.8-pound) squat, which is exactly the same weight as her competition PR. She then moved onto the bench press where she landed a 100-kilogram (220.5-pound) bench press. Like the squat, Jade’s bench press was also equal to her competition PR.
The real action started during the deadlift event when Jade Jacob managed to lock out 235 kilograms (518.1 pounds). This marked the first out of two Unofficial IPF World Records, as the current one was set by Jade herself at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. This competition took place just a few months ago and Jade set the record by deadlifting 231 kilograms (509.3 pounds).
By accumulating all three events, Jade Jacob’s Total came out to 515 kilograms (1,135.4 pounds). This is unofficially heavier than the current IPF World Record of 503.5 kilograms (1,110 pounds). The current record was also set by Jade at the same competition where she set the Deadlift World Record.
Jade Jacob’s Training Lifts
Squat: 180 kilograms (396.8 pounds)
Bench Press: 100 kilograms (220.5 pounds)
Deadlift: 235 kilograms (518.1 pounds) — Unofficial U57KG IPF Raw World Record
Total: 515 kilograms (1,135.4 pounds) — Unofficial U57KG IPF Raw World Record
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Open
981.1
514.35
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique
Division
Open
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
124
Squat
352.7
367.1
374.8
374.8
Bench
187.4
-192.9
187.4
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
418.9
418.9
GLP
105.45
2
FFForce
2021-02-13
Test Match Eleiko
Juniors
943.6
495.11
Location
France
Competition
Test Match Eleiko
Division
Juniors
Age
~19.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
123.8
Squat
336.2
347.2
358.3
358.3
Bench
165.3
176.4
-187.4
176.4
Deadlift
385.8
403.4
409
409
GLP
101.52
1
FFForce
2019-12-22
Régional FA PL Ile de France
Juniors
727.5
404.41
Location
France
Competition
Régional FA PL Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
275.6
275.6
Bench
137.8
137.8
Deadlift
314.2
314.2
GLP
83.88
1
FFForce
2019-11-24
Départemental FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Juniors
782.6
430.99
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
125.7
Weight
115.3
Squat
253.5
275.6
297.6
297.6
Bench
121.3
-143.3
143.3
143.3
Deadlift
297.6
319.7
341.7
341.7
GLP
89.2
1
FFForce
2019-06-15
Deuxième Pas FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Sub-Juniors
661.4
385.96
Location
France
Competition
Deuxième Pas FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
106.3
Squat
226
237
248
248
Bench
104.7
110.2
115.7
115.7
Deadlift
281.1
292.1
297.6
297.6
GLP
81.14
G
FFForce
2019-03-30
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Juniors
Sub-Juniors
606.3
345.56
Location
France
Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Juniors
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
109.8
Squat
-231.5
231.5
-253.5
231.5
Bench
93.7
104.7
110.2
110.2
Deadlift
242.5
264.6
-286.6
264.6
GLP
72.15
2
FFForce
2019-02-02
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Jeunes
242.5
137.64
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Division
Jeunes
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Weight
110.5
Squat
198.4
220.5
242.5
242.5
2
FFForce
2019-02-02
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Open
242.5
137.64
Location
France
Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Ile de France
Division
Open
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Weight
110.5
Squat
198.4
220.5
242.5
242.5
1
FFForce
2018-12-16
Régional FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Juniors
551.2
318.76
Location
France
Competition
Régional FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Division
Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
107.6
Squat
198.4
-220.5
220.5
220.5
Bench
82.7
88.2
-99.2
88.2
Deadlift
242.5
-259
242.5
GLP
66.83
G
FFForce
2018-11-18
Départemental FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Sub-Juniors
512.6
304.23
Location
France
Competition
Départemental FA PL DC BP Ile de France
Division
Sub-Juniors
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
103.8
Squat
176.4
-198.4
-198.4
176.4
Bench
66.1
77.2
82.7
82.7
Deadlift
231.5
253.5
-259
253.5
GLP
64.31
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Jade Jacob has barely stepped into her 20s, so it is evident that she is still extremely young. However, she has already taken part in 18 sanctioned competitions and won nine of them. These include French National Championships and IPF Junior World Championships. Moreover, she holds multiple World Records and is now aiming to further improve them.
Jade Jacob usually competes in the 57-kilogram weight class and will look to do the same at the 2023 IPF Worlds. In addition, she hopes to win gold since only 0.5 kilograms (1.1 pounds) separated her from the winner in 2022. However, she is now outperforming the World Record. So, it is safe to say that she is the biggest favorite for the 2023 IPF World Classic Open World Championships.
