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11-Year-Old Jordan Mica Lands 80-kg (176.3) Raw & Beltless Squat PR at 2023 USAPL Barbell Brigade Open
It is truly incredible to live in the modern age, where we are able to watch young athletes improve in real time. The ascent of Jordan Mica has been visible for the past few years. Despite being only 11-years-old, Jordan is definitely the future of powerlifting, which is evident by how much weight he is lifting already. Well, most recently, Jordan Mica set a brand new squat PR of 80 kilograms (176.3 pounds), with the lift then shared on Instagram.
Jordan Mica’s new squat PR is far from usual since he used minimal equipment, even for someone competing in the raw division. His 80-kilogram (176.3-pound) lift was performed without a lifting belt. So, he only utilized knee sleeves to complete the heaviest squat of his career.
Jordan Mica set his new personal record at the 2023 USA Powerlifting Barbell Brigade Open, which took place on July 22, in Los Angeles, CA.
Watch the squat here:
Related: 10-Year-Old Jordan Mica Sets Three USAPL State Records At 2023 Third Street Barbell Open
Jordan Mica’s Full Performance
Jordan Mica weighed in at only 53.4 kilograms (117.7 pounds) for the competition and walked away with a perfect performance, successfully completing all nine attempts. Moreover, Jordan set a new personal record in each of the three events, as well as the Total, making this his greatest appearance yet.
Squat
67.5 kilograms (148.8 pounds)
75 kilograms (165.4 pounds)
80 kilograms (176.4 pounds) — Personal Record
Bench Press
35 kilograms (77.2 pounds)
40 kilograms (88.2 pounds)
42.5 kilograms (93.7 pounds) — Personal Record
Deadlift
75 kilograms (165.4 pounds)
87.5 kilograms (192.9 pounds)
90 kilograms (198.4 pounds) — Personal Record
Total — 212.5 kilograms (468.5 pounds) — Personal Record
“Patience and recovery was key for this prep, as we balanced wrestling, jiu-jitsu and strength training. Managing workout intensity and focusing on technique was the focus and it payed off for him”
Watch all of Jordan’s lifts here:
Related: 10-Year-Old Powerlifter Jordan Mica Sets New Deadlift & Squat California State Records
Jordan Mica’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
170.9
82.7
170.9
446.4
196.48
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
USAPL
2023-02-04
Third Street Barbell Open
MR-Y2
446.4
196.48
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Third Street Barbell Open
Division
MR-Y2
Age
~10.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.1
Squat
137.8
154.3
170.9
170.9
Bench
71.7
82.7
-88.2
82.7
Deadlift
154.3
176.4
192.9
192.9
GLP
36.12
1
USAPL
2022-08-13
California State Championships
MR-Y2
429.9
191
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California State Championships
Division
MR-Y2
Age
10
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
112
Squat
132.3
143.3
159.8
159.8
Bench
66.1
77.2
82.7
82.7
Deadlift
148.8
170.9
187.4
187.4
GLP
34.97
1
USAPL
2021-11-06
Warcat Open
MR-Y1
352.7
167.99
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Warcat Open
Division
MR-Y1
Age
9
Equipment
Raw
Class
105.8
Weight
104.5
Squat
115.7
126.8
137.8
137.8
Bench
55.1
66.1
-75
66.1
Deadlift
126.8
148.8
-176.4
148.8
GLP
29.78
1
USAPL
2021-09-18
California State Championships
MR-Y1
370.4
180.37
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California State Championships
Division
MR-Y1
Age
9
Equipment
Raw
Class
105.8
Weight
102.3
Squat
110.2
121.3
132.3
132.3
Bench
55.1
61.7
72.8
72.8
Deadlift
137.8
165.3
-183
165.3
GLP
31.63
1
USAPL
2021-07-31
WARCATs Iron Initiative
MR-Y1
336.2
166.8
Location
USA-CA
Competition
WARCATs Iron Initiative
Division
MR-Y1
Age
9
Equipment
Raw
Class
105.8
Weight
100.5
Squat
104.7
110.2
121.3
121.3
Bench
55.1
60.6
-72.8
60.6
Deadlift
132.3
148.8
154.3
154.3
GLP
28.99
1
NORCAL
2019-11-10
State Open
Kids 6-7
297.6
166.56
Location
USA-CA
Competition
State Open
Division
Kids 6-7
Age
7
Equipment
Raw
Class
97
Weight
90.4
Squat
82.7
88.2
93.7
93.7
Bench
55.1
60.6
60.6
Deadlift
126.8
132.3
143.3
143.3
GLP
27.16
1
NORCAL
2019-08-03
Open Diversity
Kids 6-7
270.1
155.71
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Open Diversity
Division
Kids 6-7
Age
7
Equipment
Raw
Class
97
Weight
86.6
Squat
77.2
82.7
88.2
88.2
Bench
44.1
55.1
55.1
Deadlift
115.7
121.3
126.8
126.8
GLP
25.22
1
NORCAL
2019-04-14
Powerlifting Open
Kids 6-7
231.5
133.47
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Powerlifting Open
Division
Kids 6-7
Age
7
Equipment
Raw
Class
77.2
Weight
76.2
Squat
55.1
66.1
77.2
77.2
Bench
33.1
38.6
44.1
44.1
Deadlift
88.2
93.7
110.2
110.2
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
As per the Instagram profile of Jordan Mica, which is managed by his parents and manager, he is currently ranked as the greatest Youth powerlifter in the USAPL. Moreover, he took part in nine competitions before he turned 10-years-old, and has since added a few more appearances to his name. He is often victorious, making it just a matter of time until he reaches his first world record-breaking lift.
Joran Mica is a multi-sport athlete, which is why he has to manage his time extremely well. Jordan also takes powerlifting breaks, which last about two months each year, as they aid in his proper recovery and promote growth. This approach to powerlifting is obviously working out, as Jordan is easily lifting what much older boys could not.
Published: 23 July, 2023 | 9:17 AM EDT