Jul 24, 2026 · By Justin Pickrell

Jesus Olivares Won Worlds Again. Nobody's Total Comes Close.

Deadweight Strength News cover graphic reading Olivares Wins Worlds Again

Jesus Olivares won the men's 120+ kg class at the 2026 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Druskininkai, Lithuania, with a 1,095 kg (2,414 lb) total. No callout, no theatrics — just the biggest number in the building, again.

Who won the 2026 IPF World Classic Championships?

Jesus Olivares took first in the men's 120+ kg class at the 2026 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, held June 13–21 in Druskininkai, Lithuania after the event was relocated from Dubai (Fitness Volt reported). It extends a reign that has made him the most dominant raw super-heavyweight on the platform.

What did Jesus Olivares total?

1,095 kg (2,414 lb) across squat, bench, and deadlift to win the class. Not his lifetime best — just enough to bury the field one more time.

What can the rest of us actually take from it?

Olivares doesn't win on one hero lift. He wins because all three of his lifts are unbeatable on the same day, every time he steps on the platform. The total is the truth-teller — chase that, not a single flashy number.

Train like the total is what counts:

  1. Score the total, not the single. A 700 lb deadlift means little if your squat and bench lag. Balance the three.
  2. Peak all three together. Program squat, bench, and deadlift so they're strong in the same week — not one at a time.
  3. Show up the same every meet. Repeatable beats one viral PR followed by three bad days.
  4. Add 2.5–5 kg, then repeat. Dominance is boring. It's small jumps stacked for years.
  5. Own your bodyweight class. Get strong where you are before you chase a bigger frame.

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FAQ

Who won the 2026 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships?

Jesus Olivares won the men's 120+ kg class with a 1,095 kg (2,414 lb) total.

Where were the 2026 IPF Worlds held?

Druskininkai, Lithuania, June 13–21, 2026, after being relocated from Dubai.

What makes Olivares so dominant?

Not one lift — the highest combined total, meet after meet, with no weak link.

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