Joe Braca

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Male · Born 1962 · United States of America · PA

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Career highlights

Best total

697.5 kg

Single-ply · 82.5 kg · 45-49 · drug-tested · 2009

Best squat

260 kg

Single-ply · 82.5 kg · 45-49 · drug-tested · 2009

Best bench

162.5 kg

Single-ply · 82.5 kg · 45-49 · drug-tested · 2009

Best deadlift

292.5 kg

Raw · 82.5 kg · drug-tested · 2007

Best DOTS

500.04

Single-ply · 75 kg · drug-tested · 1998

Career summary

Joe Braca's career best to date is 697.5 kg, set in 2009 at age 47. Their total grew 147.5 kg over 26.7 years between their first meet and that mark (~5.5 kg/year). 4.0-year gap in their competition record between 1994 and 1998. Career variance was 83% squat-driven.

Career-best meet: Masters Nationals · USAPL

Progression

Equipment

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PR progression data
Date	Meet	Equipment	Squat (kg)	Bench (kg)	Deadlift (kg)	Total (kg)	DOTS
1982-08-08	Teenage National Championships	Single-ply	177.5	142.5	230	550	432.4
1983-03-25	Collegiate Nationals	Single-ply	190	—	—	—	—
1983-07-29	National Championships	Single-ply	190	145	250	585	458.36
1984-03-23	Collegiate Nationals	Single-ply	212.5	147.5	247.5	607.5	470.76
1985-03-23	Collegiate Nationals	Single-ply	220	145	257.5	622.5	482.39
1985-07-20	National Championships	Single-ply	210	145	260	615	476.06
1986-08-09	Nationals	Single-ply	217.5	152.5	265	635	489.42
1987-04-18	Pan-American Powerlifting Championships	Single-ply	232.5	142.5	267.5	642.5	495.2
1987-08-01	Nationals	Single-ply	225	147.5	257.5	630	485.57
1988-08-13	Nationals	Single-ply	235	152.5	260	647.5	499.06
1989-07-29	Nationals	Single-ply	222.5	147.5	260	630	485.57
1991-02-09	Lifetime Drug Free Nationals	Single-ply	212.5	145	260	617.5	475.94
1993-07-10	Mens Nationals	Single-ply	235	155	267.5	657.5	471.71
2000-07-08	National Powerlifting Championships	Raw	—	—	281.23	—	475.11
2003-05-02	Masters National Powerlifting Championships	Single-ply	252.5	155	287.5	695	499.12
2004-12-11	American Open	Single-ply	230	137.5	275	642.5	460.94
2005-10-04	World Masters Powerlifting Championships	Single-ply	237.5	155	260	652.5	468.52
2007-12-01	American Open	Raw	75	75	292.5	442.5	302.05
2008-05-02	Masters Nationals	Single-ply	260	—	275	—	—
2009-05-04	Masters Nationals	Single-ply	260	162.5	275	697.5	477.68
2009-10-17	Northeastern USA Regional Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships	Raw	220	137.5	275	632.5	433.92
2011-08-19	Raw Nationals	Raw	215	130	288	633	435.84
2018-04-07	Pennsylvania States	Raw	200	125	277.5	602.5	408.69

Competition history · 57 meets

Central PA Open
RAW · 2018-12-15 · 90 kg classRaw1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 423.69
Pennsylvania States
USAPL · 2018-04-07 · 83 kg classRaw5th place
PA, United States of America
Squat 200 kgBench 125 kgDead 277.5 kgTotal 602.5 kgDots 408.69
World Championships
RAW · 2017-10-05 · 82.5 kg classRaw2nd place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 425.71
World Championships
RAW · 2016-10-06 · 82.5 kg classRaw1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 418.19
Keystone Ironman Challenge
RAW · 2014-10-18 · 82.5 kg classRaw1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 436.65
Central PA Open
RAW · 2013-11-01 · 82.5 kg classRaw2nd place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 442.00
7th Northeastern Regional Powerlifting Championships
USAPL · 2012-01-01 · 82.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 422.32
Raw Nationals
USAPL · 2011-08-19 · 82.5 kg classRaw3rd place
PA, United States of America
Squat 215 kgBench 130 kgDead 288 kgTotal 633 kgDots 435.84
Northeastern USA Regional Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships
USAPL · 2009-10-17 · 82.5 kg classRaw1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat 220 kgBench 137.5 kgDead 275 kgTotal 632.5 kgDots 433.92
Masters Nationals
USAPL · 2009-05-04 · 82.5 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
VA, United States of America
Squat 260 kgBench 162.5 kgDead 275 kgTotal 697.5 kgDots 477.68
Masters Nationals
USAPL · 2008-05-02 · 82.5 kg classSingle-plyDQ
FL, United States of America
Squat 260 kgBench —Dead 275 kgTotal —
American Open
USAPL · 2007-12-01 · 82.5 kg classRaw1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat 75 kgBench 75 kgDead 292.5 kgTotal 442.5 kgDots 302.05
Powerlifting Nationals
ADAU · 2006-06-01 · 82.5 kg classRaw1st place
United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 442.45
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
IPF · 2005-10-04 · 75 kg classSingle-ply4th place
South Africa
Squat 237.5 kgBench 155 kgDead 260 kgTotal 652.5 kgDots 468.52
Masters Nationals
USAPL · 2005-05-20 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
CA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 486.05
American Open
USAPL · 2004-12-11 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat 230 kgBench 137.5 kgDead 275 kgTotal 642.5 kgDots 460.94
Powerlifting Nationals
ADAU · 2004-06-12 · 82.5 kg classRaw1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 450.14
Masters National Powerlifting Championships
USAPL · 2003-05-02 · 75 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
LA, United States of America
Squat 252.5 kgBench 155 kgDead 287.5 kgTotal 695 kgDots 499.12
State Championships
USAPL · 2003-03-01 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 222.91
State Regionals
USAPL · 2001-11-17 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
NE, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 466.32
National Championships
ADAU · 2001-05-26 · 75 kg classRaw1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 453.96
National Powerlifting Championships
ADAU · 2000-07-08 · 75 kg classRaw1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead 281.2 kgTotal —Dots 475.11
World Powerlifting Championships
AAU · 1999-10-23 · 75 kg classRaw1st place
NJ, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 466.98
Senior Nationals
USPF · 1998-08-15 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
NJ, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 477.09
Pennsylvania State
USAPL · 1998-04-18 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 500.04
Lifetime Drug Free Nationals
ADFPA · 1994-04-01 · 75 kg classSingle-ply3rd place
MD, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 473.50
Mens Nationals
ADFPA · 1993-07-10 · 75 kg classSingle-ply3rd place
PA, United States of America
Squat 235 kgBench 155 kgDead 267.5 kgTotal 657.5 kgDots 471.71
North Americans
ADFPA · 1993-03-13 · 75 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 468.12
Lifetime Drug Free
ADFPA · 1992-04-04 · 75 kg classSingle-ply3rd place
MD, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 468.12
Lifetime Drug Free Nationals
ADFPA · 1991-02-09 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
AZ, United States of America
Squat 212.5 kgBench 145 kgDead 260 kgTotal 617.5 kgDots 475.94
Lifetime Drug Free Nationals
ADFPA · 1990-03-17 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 481.72
Nationals
ADFPA · 1989-07-29 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply4th place
PA, United States of America
Squat 222.5 kgBench 147.5 kgDead 260 kgTotal 630 kgDots 485.57
North Americans
ADFPA · 1989-04-29 · 75 kg classSingle-ply1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 478.36
Nationals
ADFPA · 1988-08-13 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply3rd place
MO, United States of America
Squat 235 kgBench 152.5 kgDead 260 kgTotal 647.5 kgDots 499.06
North Americans
ADFPA · 1988-04-09 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 494.69
Nationals
ADFPA · 1987-08-01 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
IL, United States of America
Squat 225 kgBench 147.5 kgDead 257.5 kgTotal 630 kgDots 485.57
Pan-American Powerlifting Championships
NAPF · 1987-04-18 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
ON, Canada
Squat 232.5 kgBench 142.5 kgDead 267.5 kgTotal 642.5 kgDots 495.20
Nationals
ADFPA · 1986-08-09 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
CA, United States of America
Squat 217.5 kgBench 152.5 kgDead 265 kgTotal 635 kgDots 489.42
Butler Open
ADFPA · 1985-10-26 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 480.71
National Championships
ADFPA · 1985-07-20 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
PA, United States of America
Squat 210 kgBench 145 kgDead 260 kgTotal 615 kgDots 476.06
Collegiate Nationals
USPF · 1985-03-23 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply3rd place
NY, United States of America
Squat 220 kgBench 145 kgDead 257.5 kgTotal 622.5 kgDots 482.39
Region II Collegiate Championships
USPF · 1985-01-19 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 462.18
National Championships
ADFPA · 1984-07-21 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply3rd place
IL, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 470.16
Collegiate Nationals
USPF · 1984-03-23 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat 212.5 kgBench 147.5 kgDead 247.5 kgTotal 607.5 kgDots 470.76
Pennsylvania State Meet
ADFPA · 1983-12-10 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 464.37
National Championships
ADFPA · 1983-07-29 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply4th place
PA, United States of America
Squat 190 kgBench 145 kgDead 250 kgTotal 585 kgDots 458.36
Collegiate Nationals
USPF · 1983-03-25 · 67.5 kg classSingle-plyDQ
TX, United States of America
Squat 190 kgBench —Dead —Total —
Region II Collegiates
USPF · 1983-01-15 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
NJ, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 448.96
South Jersey Open & Novice
AAU · 1982-12-04 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply2nd place
NJ, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 435.26
Teenage National Championships
USPF · 1982-08-08 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply6th place
PA, United States of America
Squat 177.5 kgBench 142.5 kgDead 230 kgTotal 550 kgDots 432.40
West Chester BP-DL Contest
USA-UA · 1982-05-01 · 67.5 kg classRaw1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 304.16
Eastern Pennsylvania Open Bench Press
USPF · 1982-04-04 · 67.5 kg classRaw1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 111.87
Collegiate Nationals
USPF · 1982-03-19 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply7th place
WV, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 433.55
Pennsylvania Collegiate Championships
USPF · 1982-02-20 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 437.01
Eastern States Championships
USPF · 1981-10-03 · 67.5 kg classSingle-ply4th place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 400.79
West Chester Open Bench Press-Deadlift
USA-UA · 1981-05-03 · 67.5 kg classRaw1st place
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —Dots 276.19
Pennsylvania State Collegiate Championships
USPF · 1981-02-08 · 67.5 kg classSingle-plyDQ
PA, United States of America
Squat —Bench —Dead —Total —

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