Lifter profile
Joe Braca
57 meets from 1981 to 2018
Top 2.7 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
Joe Braca competed in 57 powerlifting meets between 1981 and 2018, with ADFPA, USAPL, USPF, and 6 more. The best total, 697.5 kg (single-ply, -83 kg), was set in May 2009 at Masters Nationals, 177.5 kg more than at the first full-power meet in October 1981. With 500.04 DOTS, Joe Braca ranks #6,606 among men in the USA rankings and in the top 2.7% of ranked men worldwide.
260kg
May 4, 2009 · USAPL
167.5kg
Apr 18, 1998 · USAPL
295kg
Nov 1, 2013 · RAW
697.5kg
Single-ply · -83 kg
500.04
Career-best score
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Meet history
57 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2018 | Central PA OpenRAW · Raw · Open | 90 kg86.64 | — | — | — | 642.5 | 423.69 | 1 |
| Apr 7, 2018 | Pennsylvania StatesUSAPL · Raw · MR-O | 83 kg82.3 | 200200210 | 115125132.5 | 277.5290290 | 602.5 | 408.69 | 5 |
| Oct 5, 2017 | World ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Masters 50-54 | 82.5 kg82.28 | — | — | — | 627.5 | 425.71 | 1 |
| Oct 5, 2017 | World ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Open | 82.5 kg82.28 | — | — | — | 627.5 | 425.71 | 2 |
| Oct 6, 2016 | World ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Open | 82.5 kg81.37 | — | — | — | 612.5 | 418.19 | 4 |
| Oct 6, 2016 | World ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Masters 50-54 | 82.5 kg81.37 | — | — | — | 612.5 | 418.19 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2014 | Keystone Ironman ChallengeRAW · Raw · Open | 82.5 kg81.47 | — | — | — | 640 | 436.65 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2013 | Central PA OpenRAW · Raw · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 652.5 | 442.00 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 7th Northeastern Regional Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-O | 82.5 kg81.7 | — | — | — | 620 | 422.32 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 7th Northeastern Regional Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M2a | 82.5 kg81.7 | — | — | — | 620 | 422.32 | 1 |
| Aug 19, 2011 | Raw NationalsUSAPL · Raw · MR-O | 82.5 kg80.2 | 195215230 | 115125130 | 277.5288300 | 633 | 435.84 | 3 |
| Aug 19, 2011 | Raw NationalsUSAPL · Raw · MR-M1b | 82.5 kg80.2 | 195215230 | 115125130 | 277.5288300 | 633 | 435.84 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2009 | Northeastern USA Regional Bench Press & Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSAPL · Raw · MR-O | 82.5 kg80.7 | 202.5220· | 127.5137.5145 | 275300300 | 632.5 | 433.92 | 1 |
| May 4, 2009 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1b | 82.5 kg80.94 | 230250260 | 162.5170170 | 275287.5287.5 | 697.5 | 477.68 | 2 |
| May 2, 2008 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1b | 82.5 kg81 | 240252.5260 | 165165165 | 275·· | — | — | DQ |
| Dec 1, 2007 | American OpenUSAPL · Raw · MR-M1 | 82.5 kg81.4 | 75·· | 75·· | 230272.5292.5 | 442.5 | 302.05 | 1 |
| Jun 1, 2006 | Powerlifting NationalsADAU · Raw · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 653.17 | 442.45 | 1 |
| Oct 4, 2005 | World Masters Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Masters 1 | 75 kg74.9 | 215237.5245 | 155155160 | 260277.5277.5 | 652.5 | 468.52 | 4 |
| May 20, 2005 | Masters NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1a | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 677.5 | 486.05 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2004 | American OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1 | 75 kg75 | 230245245 | 125137.5145 | 275282.5· | 642.5 | 460.94 | 1 |
| Jun 12, 2004 | Powerlifting NationalsADAU · Raw · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 664.52 | 450.14 | 1 |
| May 2, 2003 | Masters National Powerlifting ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-M1a | 75 kg74.88 | 230247.5252.5 | 155160160 | 275287.5300 | 695 | 499.12 | 2 |
| Mar 1, 2003 | State ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-O | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 310.71 | 222.91 | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2001 | State RegionalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-O | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 650 | 466.32 | 1 |
| May 26, 2001 | National ChampionshipsADAU · Raw · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 632.76 | 453.96 | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2000 | National Powerlifting ChampionshipsADAU · Raw · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | 281.23·· | 662.25 | 475.11 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 1999 | World Powerlifting ChampionshipsAAU · Raw · R Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 650.91 | 466.98 | 1 |
| Aug 15, 1998 | Senior NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 665 | 477.09 | 1 |
| Apr 18, 1998 | Pennsylvania StateUSAPL · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 697 | 500.04 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 1994 | Lifetime Drug Free NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 660 | 473.50 | 3 |
| Jul 10, 1993 | Mens NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | 217.5235252.5 | 155155165 | 250265267.5 | 657.5 | 471.71 | 3 |
| Mar 13, 1993 | North AmericansADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 652.5 | 468.12 | 2 |
| Mar 13, 1993 | North AmericansADFPA · Single-ply · Lifetime | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 652.5 | 468.12 | 2 |
| Apr 4, 1992 | Lifetime Drug FreeADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 652.5 | 468.12 | 3 |
| Feb 9, 1991 | Lifetime Drug Free NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | 212.5212.5227.5 | 132.5140145 | 247.5260267.5 | 617.5 | 475.94 | 1 |
| Mar 17, 1990 | Lifetime Drug Free NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 625 | 481.72 | 1 |
| Jul 29, 1989 | NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | 222.5237.5240 | 137.5145147.5 | 260272.5· | 630 | 485.57 | 4 |
| Apr 29, 1989 | North AmericansADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 75 kg75 | — | — | — | 666.78 | 478.36 | 1 |
| Aug 13, 1988 | NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | 222.5235242.5 | 145152.5157.5 | 260275275 | 647.5 | 499.06 | 3 |
| Apr 9, 1988 | North AmericansADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 641.83 | 494.69 | 1 |
| Aug 1, 1987 | NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | 210225232.5 | 140147.5152.5 | 257.5275275 | 630 | 485.57 | 2 |
| Apr 18, 1987 | Pan-American Powerlifting ChampionshipsNAPF · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | 205222.5232.5 | 142.5142.5150 | 250267.5275 | 642.5 | 495.20 | 1 |
| Aug 9, 1986 | NationalsADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | 217.5230230 | 140147.5152.5 | 265272.5272.5 | 635 | 489.42 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 1985 | Butler OpenADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 623.69 | 480.71 | 1 |
| Jul 20, 1985 | National ChampionshipsADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.1 | 210210210 | 140145150 | 245260272.5 | 615 | 476.06 | 2 |
| Mar 23, 1985 | Collegiate NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67 | 215215220 | 140145147.5 | 257.5265265 | 622.5 | 482.39 | 3 |
| Jan 19, 1985 | Region II Collegiate ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Collegiate | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 599.65 | 462.18 | 2 |
| Jul 21, 1984 | National ChampionshipsADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 610 | 470.16 | 3 |
| Mar 23, 1984 | Collegiate NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67 | 195212.5· | 142.5147.5147.5 | 247.5260260 | 607.5 | 470.76 | 1 |
| Dec 10, 1983 | Pennsylvania State MeetADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 602.5 | 464.37 | 1 |
| Jul 29, 1983 | National ChampionshipsADFPA · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg66 | 185185190 | 137.5145147.5 | 250257.5· | 585 | 458.36 | 4 |
| Mar 25, 1983 | Collegiate NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg65.9 | 190200202.5 | 145145145 | — | — | — | DQ |
| Jan 15, 1983 | Region II CollegiatesUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 582.5 | 448.96 | 2 |
| Dec 4, 1982 | South Jersey Open & NoviceAAU · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 564.72 | 435.26 | 2 |
| Aug 8, 1982 | Teenage National ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Teen 18-19 | 67.5 kg65.7 | 160170177.5 | 135135142.5 | 220230240 | 550 | 432.40 | 6 |
| May 1, 1982 | West Chester BP-DL ContestUSA-UA · Raw · Push-pull · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 394.63 | 304.16 | 1 |
| Apr 4, 1982 | Eastern Pennsylvania Open Bench PressUSPF · Raw · Bench only · Teen | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 145.15 | 111.87 | 3 |
| Apr 4, 1982 | Eastern Pennsylvania Open Bench PressUSPF · Raw · Bench only · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 145.15 | 111.87 | 1 |
| Mar 19, 1982 | Collegiate NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 562.5 | 433.55 | 7 |
| Feb 20, 1982 | Pennsylvania Collegiate ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 566.99 | 437.01 | 1 |
| Oct 3, 1981 | Eastern States ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 520 | 400.79 | 4 |
| May 3, 1981 | West Chester Open Bench Press-DeadliftUSA-UA · Raw · Push-pull · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | 358.34 | 276.19 | 1 |
| Feb 8, 1981 | Pennsylvania State Collegiate ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 67.5 kg67.5 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
- Central PA Open1
Dec 15, 2018 · RAW · Raw
SQ227.5
BP125
DL290
Total642.5
- Pennsylvania States5
Apr 7, 2018 · USAPL · Raw
SQ200
BP125
DL277.5
Total602.5
- World Championships1
Oct 5, 2017 · RAW · Raw
SQ222.5
BP125
DL280
Total627.5
- World Championships2
Oct 5, 2017 · RAW · Raw
SQ222.5
BP125
DL280
Total627.5
- World Championships4
Oct 6, 2016 · RAW · Raw
SQ205
BP132.5
DL275
Total612.5
- World Championships1
Oct 6, 2016 · RAW · Raw
SQ205
BP132.5
DL275
Total612.5
- Keystone Ironman Challenge1
Oct 18, 2014 · RAW · Raw
SQ222.5
BP130
DL287.5
Total640
- Central PA Open2
Nov 1, 2013 · RAW · Raw
SQ220
BP137.5
DL295
Total652.5
- 7th Northeastern Regional Powerlifting Championships1
Jan 1, 2012 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ210
BP135
DL275
Total620
- 7th Northeastern Regional Powerlifting Championships1
Jan 1, 2012 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ210
BP135
DL275
Total620
- Raw Nationals3
Aug 19, 2011 · USAPL · Raw
SQ215
BP130
DL288
Total633
- Raw Nationals1
Aug 19, 2011 · USAPL · Raw
SQ215
BP130
DL288
Total633
- Northeastern USA Regional Bench Press & Powerlifting Championships1
Oct 17, 2009 · USAPL · Raw
SQ220
BP137.5
DL275
Total632.5
- Masters Nationals2
May 4, 2009 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ260
BP162.5
DL275
Total697.5
- Masters NationalsDQ
May 2, 2008 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ260
BP—
DL275
Total—
- American Open1
Dec 1, 2007 · USAPL · Raw
SQ75
BP75
DL292.5
Total442.5
- Powerlifting Nationals1
Jun 1, 2006 · ADAU · Raw
SQ217.72
BP149.69
DL285.76
Total653.17
- World Masters Powerlifting Championships4
Oct 4, 2005 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ237.5
BP155
DL260
Total652.5
- Masters Nationals1
May 20, 2005 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ250
BP150
DL277.5
Total677.5
- American Open1
Dec 11, 2004 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ230
BP137.5
DL275
Total642.5
- Powerlifting Nationals1
Jun 12, 2004 · ADAU · Raw
SQ226.8
BP149.69
DL288.03
Total664.52
- Masters National Powerlifting Championships2
May 2, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ252.5
BP155
DL287.5
Total695
- State Championships1
Mar 1, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ111.13
BP70.31
DL129.27
Total310.71
- State Regionals1
Nov 17, 2001 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ217.5
BP150
DL282.5
Total650
- National Championships1
May 26, 2001 · ADAU · Raw
SQ204.12
BP151.95
DL276.69
Total632.76
- National Powerlifting Championships1
Jul 8, 2000 · ADAU · Raw
SQ226.8
BP154.22
DL281.23
Total662.25
- World Powerlifting Championships1
Oct 23, 1999 · AAU · Raw
SQ213.19
BP156.49
DL281.23
Total650.91
- Senior Nationals1
Aug 15, 1998 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ230
BP162.5
DL272.5
Total665
- Pennsylvania State1
Apr 18, 1998 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ247.5
BP167.5
DL282
Total697
- Lifetime Drug Free Nationals3
Apr 1, 1994 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ232.5
BP160
DL267.5
Total660
- Mens Nationals3
Jul 10, 1993 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ235
BP155
DL267.5
Total657.5
- North Americans2
Mar 13, 1993 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ242.5
BP150
DL260
Total652.5
- North Americans2
Mar 13, 1993 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ242.5
BP150
DL260
Total652.5
- Lifetime Drug Free3
Apr 4, 1992 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ237.5
BP155
DL260
Total652.5
- Lifetime Drug Free Nationals1
Feb 9, 1991 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ212.5
BP145
DL260
Total617.5
- Lifetime Drug Free Nationals1
Mar 17, 1990 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ222.5
BP142.5
DL260
Total625
- Nationals4
Jul 29, 1989 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ222.5
BP147.5
DL260
Total630
- North Americans1
Apr 29, 1989 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ242.67
BP156.49
DL267.62
Total666.78
- Nationals3
Aug 13, 1988 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ235
BP152.5
DL260
Total647.5
- North Americans1
Apr 9, 1988 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ240.4
BP151.95
DL249.48
Total641.83
- Nationals2
Aug 1, 1987 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ225
BP147.5
DL257.5
Total630
- Pan-American Powerlifting Championships1
Apr 18, 1987 · NAPF · Single-ply
SQ232.5
BP142.5
DL267.5
Total642.5
- Nationals2
Aug 9, 1986 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ217.5
BP152.5
DL265
Total635
- Butler Open1
Oct 26, 1985 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ226.8
BP142.88
DL254.01
Total623.69
- National Championships2
Jul 20, 1985 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ210
BP145
DL260
Total615
- Collegiate Nationals3
Mar 23, 1985 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ220
BP145
DL257.5
Total622.5
- Region II Collegiate Championships2
Jan 19, 1985 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ199.58
BP142.43
DL257.19
Total599.65
- National Championships3
Jul 21, 1984 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ205
BP142.5
DL262.5
Total610
- Collegiate Nationals1
Mar 23, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ212.5
BP147.5
DL247.5
Total607.5
- Pennsylvania State Meet1
Dec 10, 1983 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ197.5
BP150
DL255
Total602.5
- National Championships4
Jul 29, 1983 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ190
BP145
DL250
Total585
- Collegiate NationalsDQ
Mar 25, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ190
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Region II Collegiates2
Jan 15, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ192.5
BP145
DL245
Total582.5
- South Jersey Open & Novice2
Dec 4, 1982 · AAU · Single-ply
SQ190.51
BP142.88
DL231.33
Total564.72
- Teenage National Championships6
Aug 8, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ177.5
BP142.5
DL230
Total550
- West Chester BP-DL Contest1
May 1, 1982 · USA-UA · Raw
SQ—
BP145.15
DL249.48
Total394.63
- Eastern Pennsylvania Open Bench Press3
Apr 4, 1982 · USPF · Raw
SQ—
BP145.15
DL—
Total145.15
- Eastern Pennsylvania Open Bench Press1
Apr 4, 1982 · USPF · Raw
SQ—
BP145.15
DL—
Total145.15
- Collegiate Nationals7
Mar 19, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ182.5
BP142.5
DL237.5
Total562.5
- Pennsylvania Collegiate Championships1
Feb 20, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ176.9
BP147.42
DL242.67
Total566.99
- Eastern States Championships4
Oct 3, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ157.5
BP130
DL232.5
Total520
- West Chester Open Bench Press-Deadlift1
May 3, 1981 · USA-UA · Raw
SQ—
BP131.54
DL226.8
Total358.34
- Pennsylvania State Collegiate ChampionshipsDQ
Feb 8, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
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