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May 16, 2022

Powerlifter Jessica Buettner (76KG) Captures 4 National Records During 2022 CPU Nationals

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Powerlifter Jessica Buettner might be one of the sport’s current household names. She again showed why during a commanding performance at the 2022 Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) Nationals. 

On May 13, 2022, Buettner — who competes in the 76-kilogram weight class — broke four raw Canadian National records with a 217.5-kilogram (479.5-pound) squat, a 107.5-kilogram (237-pound) bench press, a 252.5-kilogram (566.7-pound) deadlift, and 577.5-kilogram total. Buettner performed the squat in a lifting belt, wrist wraps, and knee wraps. Meanwhile, she did her bench press wearing just a belt and wrist wraps, and her deadlift with only a belt. 

Notably, while unofficial because they didn’t occur in an international competition, Buettner’s marks on the squat, deadlift, and total exceeded the respective current International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Open Classic World Records for her weight class. Buettner posted a video that features all four of her stellar lifts to her Instagram profile:

[Related: Powerlifter Hunter Henderson (82.5KG) Crushes 304.8-Kilogram (672-Pound) Squat, Sets All-Time Record W/Wraps]

Here’s a complete overview of Buettner’s stats from this meet:

Jessica Buettner (76KG) | 2022 CPU Nationals 

  • Squat (Raw) — 217.5 kilograms (479.5 pounds) | Canadian National Record | Unofficial IPF World Record
  • Bench Press (Raw) — 107.5 kilograms (237 pounds) | Canadian National Record 
  • Deadlift (Raw) — 252.5 kilograms (556.7 pounds) | Canadian National Record | Unofficial IPF World Record
  • Total (Raw) — 577.5 kilograms (1,273.2 pounds) | Canadian National Record | Unofficial IPF World Record

Buettner’s dominant performance adds to the champion powerlifter’s growing impressive rap sheet. Since she began her professional career in 2014, Buettner has now won 16 of 18 sanctioned meets. In those two non-first place results, she finished in second place. Plus, Buettner’s win at the 2022 CPU Nationals means she has won four straight competitions outright. That top-notch streak dates back to September 2019. 

In addition to footage of each of her lifts, Buettner shared a highlight video of her performance from White Lights Media. Check it out below: 

[Related: Strongman And Powerlifter Lukáš Pepř Captures 193.4-Kilogram (426.4-Pound) Strict Log Lift For New Czech National Record]

The Best-Laid Plans

Buettner did not mince her words at her pride over her new achievements. The Canadian athlete had been hard at work for a great deal of 2022 to reach this point, and her efforts were finally visible on a sanctioned lifting platform. With some of her unfortunate obstacles, she’s also certainly no stranger to pushing through adversity. 

“I had a plan and stuck to it, and now it’s time to train for worlds in four weeks,” Buettner wrote. “I never take any performances for granted no matter how well training has been going, mostly on account of diabetes, so it is amazing to get the chance to execute and put it all together on the platform.”

A continued summer season of achievement might be on the horizon for Buettner. As she alluded to, the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships are right around the corner on June 6-12, 2022, in Sun City, South Africa. As the reigning champion in the 76-kilogram weight class, she’ll defend her title there.

While basking in her victory, Buettner will likely take some appropriate time to rest. Then, in a few weeks, it could be time for this elite powerlifter to add some new world records to her resume. 

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May 5, 2022

Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts 250 Kilograms, an Unofficial IPF World Record, for 2 Reps

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On May 4, 2022, Jessica Buettner gave the powerlifting community another inside look at her strength progress when she deadlifted 250 kilograms (551 pounds) for two reps.

The stellar pull is not only a double PR for Buettner — who competes in the 76-kilogram weight class — but the weight on the bar is over the current IPF World Record deadlift. Buettner holds that current record — a mark of 247.5 kilograms (545.6 pounds), which she set at the 2021 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships.

[Related: Powerlifter Hunter Henderson (82.5KG) Crushes 304.8-Kilogram (672-Pound) Squat, Sets All-Time Record W/Wraps]

Notably, Buettner once pulled 250 kilograms (551 pounds) during the 2020 Canadian Power Union (CPU) Nationals. While not an IPF World Record — it didn’t occur in an international competition — the figure is a National Record. In the years since, Buettner now pulling that deadlift mark twice could be a testament to her training diligence.

A Thorough Preview

The deadlift double unofficial record should be unsurprising when considering Buettner’s recent training history. She’s been showing off a lot of noteworthy gains with her deadlift throughout 2022.

To start the year, Buettner got the ball rolling when she deadlifted 252.5 kilograms (556.6 pounds) with ease, unofficially breaking her IPF World Record (76KG) then and there. Later, in early April 2022, the Canadian displayed a mix of strength and endurance when she pulled 227.2 kilograms (501 pounds) for six reps. Finally, roughly a week earlier, at the time of this writing, Buettner notched a two-rep deadlift of 245 kilograms (541 pounds).

In the caption of her Instagram post, Buettner alludes to her place at the incoming 2022 CPU Nationals, which occur on May 9-14, 2022, in St. Johns, Canada. Following that meet, after a short break, she will then feature at the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships on June 6-12, 2022, in Sun City, South Africa.

Provided Buettner seamlessly transfers over her recent training gains, some of her competition bests might not stand much longer. If all goes well, she could also extend a current competition winning streak — that dates back to late 2019 — to five consecutive victories. Here are Buettner’s top career marks to this stage:

Jessica Buettner (76KG) | Top Meet PRs

  • Squat — 210.4 kilograms (464 pounds) | Raw | IPF World Record
  • Bench Press — 105 kilograms (231.5 pounds) | Raw
  • Deadlift — 250 kilograms (551 pounds) | Raw | National Record
  • Total — 562.9 kilograms (1,241.2 pounds) | Raw | IPF World Record

[Related: Powerlifter Marissa Wilson Captures A 260.8-Kilogram (575-Pound) 2-Rep Squat For A PR]

What Lies Ahead

In the coming weeks, Buettner will likely enter both the 2022 CPU Nationals and the 2022 IPF World Championships as one of the favorites. Whether she eventually comes out on top is a different story. Though, if she’s going to set some form of a deadlift PR seemingly every week, a couple of more victories and records might soon be her reward.

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April 28, 2022

Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts 245 Kilograms (541 Pounds) for a 2-Rep PR

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On April 26, 2022, powerlifter Jessica Buettner made waves again when she deadlifted 245.4 kilograms (541 pounds) for two reps during training — a new double PR. For the pull, Buettner used a mixed grip, worked from a conventional stance, and wore a lifting belt.

Check out Buettner’s set below, via her Instagram profile:

[Related: Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon Exceeds Total & Bench Press World Records, Again, In Training]

This display of power and volume is nothing unusual for Buettner in progressions lately. She recently deadlifted a staggering 230 kilograms (507 pounds) for six reps during a training session in April 2022.

That said, Buettner’s new deadlift double PR is noteworthy for two reasons. First, it’s only 6.1 kilograms (13.4 pounds) off her all-time competition best — a 250-kilogram pull (551.1-pound) from the 2020 Canadian Power Union (CPU) Nationals. Second, Buettner has Type 1 diabetes. She maintained that this obstacle added a challenging dimension to her recent training session.

“I am happy I was able to move this because my blood sugars weren’t too good,” Buettner wrote in the caption of her Instagram post.

It’s a testament to Buettner’s strength and perseverance that she managed to push through with a PR lift anyway.

Around The Corner

Buettner’s schedule is about to get quite busy.

In the near term, the powerlifter will compete at the 2022 CPU Nationals, which will take place from May 9-14, 2022, in St. Johns, Canada. Following that event, after a relatively short reprieve, she will take the stage at the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships, which occur on June 6-12, 2022, in Sun City, South Africa. The athlete will compete in her usual 76-kilogram weight class in both events.

Buettner should enter these competitions as an anticipated contender. As the reigning IPF World Classic Powerlifting Champion in the 76-kilogram weight class, she’s assuredly seeking a repeat. As for the CPU Nationals, it’s been two years since she last competed at the respective event.

Nevertheless, it would undoubtedly be a mistake for anyone to overlook the prolific powerlifter and what she brings to the table as an athlete.

To date, in 17 sanctioned competitions during her career, Buettner has 15 wins and two second-place finishes, according to Open Powerlifting. She’s also on a hot streak. The powerlifter has won three straight competitions, last coming in second during the 2019 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.

Buettner’s continued diligence with her training is undoubtedly a significant factor in her ongoing success. When she steps onto the lifting platform in the coming weeks, she might be in a favorable position to notch wins and vaunted records at the same time.

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April 8, 2022

Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts 507 Pounds for 6; Crushes 405-Pound Paused Squat for 4 Reps

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Jessica Buettner certainly knows how to leave an impression in the gym. On April 7, 2022, the powerlifter made her presence felt again when she crushed a 212.5-kilogram squat (469 pounds). Buettner followed that staggering lift with a 230-kilogram deadlift (507 pounds) for six reps, and a 183.7-kilogram paused squat (405 pounds) for four reps.  

Check out Buettner’s lifts below, courtesy of her Instagram profile:

[Related: Powerlifter Jessica Buettner (76KG) Deadlifts 252.5 Kilograms In Training For New PR]

Eye on the Prize

According to Buettner, her traditional squat in training was a mere five kilograms (11 pounds) off her PR. Notably, while unofficial, it also eclipses her all-time competition best of 210.4 kilograms (464 pounds). Meanwhile, the six-rep deadlift is only 17.5 kilograms (38.5 pounds) away from the current International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world record — which belongs to Buettner.

  • Deadlift — 247.5 kilograms (545.6 pounds)
  • Squat — 210.5 kilograms (461.4 pounds)
  • Total — 563 kilogram (1,241 pound2)

The last time Buettner lost in a powerlifting competition was the year 2019. Here are some of the notable results of the Canadian-born athlete’s career:

  • Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) Nationals — 1st overall | 2015, 2019-2020
  • IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships — 1st overall | Juniors: 2016, 2018; Open: 2019-2020
  • 2019 CPU National Championship — 1st overall
  • 2019 Commonwealth Powerlifting Federation Commonwealth Championships — 1st overall 

Benefits of the Paused Squat

A traditional squat with a loaded barbell is challenging enough for any athlete. The pause offers another distinctive element.

An athlete will usually come to a complete stop at the bottom of their squat rep in a paused squat. That’s in contrast to the traditional squat, where an athlete hits at least the 90-degree parallel and immediately drives back up. Note: Some people might elect to pause halfway between the top and the parallel, but a pause at the bottom is more common. 

While in the hole (or the lowest position of the squat), the athlete will hold that position for at least a couple of seconds. The timing can vary, often depending on personal preference and training regimen. Finally, they’ll explode up to lock out the rep. The pause does not necessarily change the tempo of the overall squat rep itself. An athlete can elect to go down slower, too.

One of the more notable benefits of the pause is that a powerlifter puts their legs under increased tension, leading to improved strength and hypertrophy (or muscle growth). The more an athlete places their muscles in isometric contraction (or keeping their muscles in a stable contracted position), the more gains they might see. One recent study found that women who performed pauses squats instead of the traditional variation saw greater hypertrophy. (1)

The paused squat will ask more of an athlete’s quad muscles and knees, too. 

Like the traditional variation, the paused squat still works the glutes, hamstrings, calves, and overall core, but demands more of the quads because of the extended time in the hole. That slower movement will give an athlete larger and stronger quads. (2) Plus, because the pause keeps an athlete’s knees flexed for longer while bearing their squat weight, it might also improve their knee extension strength.

By training with a paused squat, Buettner is potentially increasing her squat capacity and improving her overall leg strength simultaneously. 

The IPF Worlds Are Next

In what appears to be a confirmation in her Instagram post, Buettner says she will compete in the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. We’ll see if she can continue her recent hot streak there.

The event will be on June 6-12, 2022, in Sun City, South Africa.

References:

  1. Korak, J.A., Paquette, M.R., Fuller, D.K., Caputo, J.L., Coons, J. M. (2018). Effect of a rest-pause vs. traditional squat on electromyography and lifting volume in trained women. European Journal of Applied Physiology, Jul. 2018; 118(7), 1309–1314.
  2. Usui, S., Maeo, S., Tayashiki, K., Nakatani, M., Kanehisa, H. (2016). Low-load Slow Movement Squat Training Increases Muscle Size and Strength but Not Power. International Journal of Sports Medicine, Apr. 2016; 37(4), 305–312.

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February 1, 2022

Powerlifter Jessica Buettner (76KG) Deadlifts 252.5 Kilograms in Training for New PR

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Many of us make resolutions to improve ourselves and reach new goals every year, but life happens, and it doesn’t always go according to plan. That isn’t trouble for Jessica Buettner, who starts 2022 in a pole position.

On Jan. 30, 2022, Buettner deadlifted 252.5 kilograms (556 pounds), demolishing her previous personal record by 2.5 kilograms (five pounds). Two days later, she followed up that lift with a bench press PR of 107.5 kilograms (237 pounds).

Both lifts occurred in training, but both of Buettner’s lifts are heavier than the current IPF world records at 76 kilograms. It’s not surprising to see Buettner reach new heights in her own training time. Buettner is in sole possession of three International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) records.

Buettner’s IPF Records

  • Deadlift: 247.5 kilograms (545.6 pounds)
  • Squat: 210.5 kilograms (461.4 pounds)
  • Total: 563 kilogram (1,241 pound2)

Buettner achieved each of these marks in the latest run of the 2021 IPF Championships in Halmstad, Sweden. This specific lift was all the more impressive for this new one-rep max deadlift because Buettner (who did not disclose her weight during the lift) did not wear lifting straps — powerlifting competitions bar their use. And while it definitely wasn’t effortless, it seemed so given how Buettner pulled the 556 pounds rather easily. She only had a weightlifting belt adorned for support before figuratively smashing her way to new deadlifting heights. 

Buettner’s Career to Date

Since beginning her career in 2014, the Canadian has had quite the mantel of recognition for her powerlifting work. She’s won Canadian Nationals winner three times (2015, 2019, and 2020) and won four World Classic Powerlifting Championships (2016 and 2018 as a Junior and in the Open division in 2019-2020).


In addition to her formal IPF achievements, in another recent highlight, Buettner was a force at the 2020 Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) National Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships. There, while lifting in the 72-kilogram class, Buettner hit a 250-kilogram (551-pound) deadlift, 210-kilogram (463-pound) squat, and a 102.5-kilogram (226-pound) bench press for a 562.5-kilogram (1,240 pounds) powerlifting total. 

Buettner has also found a way to thrive in less formal competitive terms when she trains. In May 2020, in the comfort of her own home, Buettner pulled a beltless 220-kilogram (485-pound) deadlift for five reps—three times her usual competition body weight. And in 2019, during a Deadlift4Cancer event in Canada, she pulled 228 kilograms (500 pounds).

Boiled down, Buettner has competed in 17 open events, winning 15 times throughout her career. Perhaps more importantly, she’s never finished lower than second place, demonstrating how she’s always been within striking distance of victory.

It’d be hard for anyone to match such consistent excellence. Yet, somehow, someway, Buettner continues to push the standard as she powers her way through a new year.

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