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John Pena's career best to date is 830 kg, set in 2007 at age 34. Their total grew 57.5 kg over 2.6 years between their first meet and that mark (~22.2 kg/year). 9.2-year gap in their competition record between 2016 and 2025. Career variance was 51% squat-driven.
Career-best meet: Men's Nationals & Women's Open · USAPL
| Date | Meet | Equipment | Squat (kg) | Bench (kg) | Deadlift (kg) | Total (kg) | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-02 | Natural Nationals | Single-ply | 307.5 | 191 | — | — | 498.76 |
| 2003-08-02 | World Cup | Single-ply | — | 222.5 | — | — | 501.32 |
| 2004-12-11 | American Open | Single-ply | 307.5 | 192.5 | 272.5 | 772.5 | 499.5 |
| 2005-05-06 | Men's Open Nationals | Single-ply | — | 202.5 | 275 | — | — |
| 2006-07-06 | Mens Nationals | Single-ply | 310 | 210 | 275 | 795 | 514.05 |
| 2006-09-02 | Bench Nationals II | Single-ply | — | 217.5 | — | — | 140.67 |
| 2007-07-13 | Men's Nationals & Women's Open | Single-ply | 330 | 220 | 280 | 830 | 539.05 |
| 2008-03-01 | Quest Pro Invitational | Single-ply | 317.5 | 217.5 | 265 | 800 | 517.57 |
| 2013-04-20 | State Championships | Raw | 227.5 | 157.5 | 195 | 580 | 322.21 |
| 2013-07-13 | Summer Power Fest | Raw | 240 | 187.5 | 197.5 | 625 | 332.16 |
| 2015-11-21 | AZ Fall Championships | Single-ply | 295 | 202.5 | 252.5 | 750 | 477.68 |
| 2016-05-20 | Open Nationals | Single-ply | 325 | 207.5 | 262.5 | 795 | 505.82 |
| 2025-07-19 | Open Gods of Iron | Raw | 145 | 120 | 127.5 | 392.5 | 226.24 |
| 2026-03-28 | Open Midwest Regionals at Outlaw Draw | Raw | — | 115 | 125 | — | 138.54 |
vs Raw · 125 kg class · masters-2 · USA · drug-tested + not tested
vs Raw · 125 kg class · masters-2 · drug-tested + not tested
vs Single-ply · 90 kg class · open · drug-tested