Powerlifter Alexis Jones set 6 new American records at the 2022 USAPL Collegiate Nationals that took place in Westin Lombard, Illinois, on March 26th. Her record-setting day included 4 Collegiate and 2 Junior records. The raw total that Jones put up was 647kg (1426lbs)! Let’s take a look at her fantastic performance.
Alexis Jones 2022 USAPL Collegiate Nationals Performance
Alexis Jones’ performance at the meet exceeded expectations as she went 9 for 9 on her lifts while setting 6 new American records in the 100kg+ (220lb+) weight class.
The 2022 USAPL Junior and Collegiate Nationals saw other notable performances including Sean Mills' raw squat record of 729.7lb and Liam Newell's raw deadlift record of 777lb.
We're here to cover Alexis Jones' amazing meet so let's get into the recap below.
Jones managed to drive her third squat attempt up with the help of her determination. She wore a lifting belt, knee sleeves, and wrist wraps. She didn’t have much trouble getting the load up as she pressed right passed mid-point.
Squat:
- 1st Attempt: 220kg (485lb)
- 2nd Attempt: 232.5kg (512.5lb)
- 3rd Attempt: 243kg (535lb) Collegiate Record
When Jones got onto the bench to take on the bench press, she looked ready to go. Using a wide grip and some wrist wraps, Jones was able to lower the weight to her chest, pause briefly then push up to lock it out as she set a new American record.
Bench:
- 1st Attempt: 147.5kg (325.1lb)
- 2nd Attempt:151kg (332.9lb)
- 3rd Attempt: 159kg (350.5lb) Collegiate Record
With the deadlift, once again, Jones smashed it, going 3 for 3 while setting a new Junior and Collegiate record with just over 540lb! Jones wore a lifting belt and used a mixed grip to pull the bar from the floor; she had a brief pause at the top just before locking out the lift. She looked absolutely pumped after the white light flashed, signaling a successful lift.
Deadlift
- 1st Attempt: 220kg (485lb)
- 2nd Attempt: 232.5kg (512.5lb)
- 3rd Attempt: 245kg (540.1lb) Junior & Collegiate Record
Total: 647kg (1426lbs) Junior & Collegiate Record
Watch Alexis Jones' record-setting lifts below!
WHO IS ALEXIS JONES?
Alexis Jones is an American powerlifter that holds basically every record there is in her weight class and division at the 100+ kg Collegiate level. Jones is a 2-time Collegiate National Champion winning in 2021 and again after her performance at the 2022 USAPL Collegiate Nationals.
At the time of this writing, Jones is 21 years old and is a student at Midland University in Nebraska, which boasts one of the best Collegiate powerlifting programs in the country. Her first sanctioned event took place when she was a high school student in Florida, where she benched 305lbs! Since then, she’s competed in 9 events and has placed first in 7 of them.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
We don’t see Jones slowing down anytime soon, so you should get used to seeing her name on the record board. SET FOR SET congratulates Alexis on her exceptional performance, and we can’t wait to see her step up on the stage again.
Kiel DiGiovanni
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