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Powerlifter Ashley Contorno Hits Raw Squat Of 515-lb (233.6-kg) For A New PR

Ashley Contorno has scored a new squat PR with six weeks left until her next competition.

Written by Andrew Smith

Updated by Ash, ACE, MSc

Published on16 August, 2022 | 2:35 PM EDT

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Ashley Contorno Squat Pr

Ashley Contorno Squat Pr - Image via @veggie_lifter Instagram

Ashley Contorno is a product of hard work, talent, and, most importantly, knowledge. As a doctor of physical therapy, Contorno has a deep understanding of how the human body works, so she can give better advice than most people. Moreover, she is a brilliant powerlifter, which goes hand-in-hand with her career. Because of this, Ashley is consistently making progress, while also avoiding injuries. So, Ashley recently shared a new 515-pound (233.6-kilogram) squat PR from training. 

Ashley Contorno used a lifting belt, knee sleeves, and smelling salts to complete the squat, making it raw by powerlifting standards. However, she also used a cambered bar instead of a standard bar, which did make a difference. 

The cambered bar most notably eases the pressure on the shoulders for those who have mobility problems or any upper body injuries. However, as the plates hang significantly lower than usual, the cambered bar makes the squat much harder to stabilize. So, Ashley Contorno’s new PR might be even more impressive than it seems. 

“All time squat PR!!! So fuxking happy RN I could die!!!!”

Watch the lift here: 

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Ashley Contorno is currently preparing for the 2022 USPA Pro, which will take place on September 24-25, in Kansas City, MO. Prize money of $50,000 has attracted many of the biggest names in sports. Ashley will, however, try to take home at least some of the prize money. 

Ashley Contorno has taken part in 17 sanctioned powerlifting competitions so far and won nine of them. She mostly competes in the 75-kilogram weight class and even came close to setting an All-Time Bench Press World Record in this division. However, she was not successful and is currently in possession of the U75KG Third-Heaviest Bench Press. Regarding her victories, Ashley Contorno’s most notable win came at the start of this year, as she won the 2022 WRPF Ghost Clash. 

Ashley Contorno’s Competition PRs

  • Squat: 220 kilograms (485 pounds) — (2022 WRPF Ghost Clash)
  • Bench Press: 152.5 kilograms (336.2 pounds) — (2021 WRPF The Bucked Up Showdown)
  • Deadlift: 237.5 kilograms (523.6 pounds) — (2021 WRPF The Bucked Up Showdown)
  • Total: 605 kilograms (1,333.8 pounds) — (2021 WRPF The Bucked Up Showdown)

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Ashley Contorno’s Competition History 

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 485 336.2 485 1333.8 592.89
Wraps 501.6 264.6 501.6 1223.6 540.94
Unlimited 314.2 314.2 144.91

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 USPA 2022-09-24 Pro Raw Championships Open 1311.7 581.99
Location USA-MO
Competition Pro Raw Championships
Division Open
Age 34
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 164
Squat -485 485 -507.1 485
Bench 303.1 308.6 -314.2 308.6
Deadlift 496 518.1 -523.6 518.1
GLP 118.51
1 WRPF 2022-02-12 Ghost Clash Open 1322.8 592.89
Location USA-FL
Competition Ghost Clash
Division Open
Age 33
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 160.9
Squat 485 -512.6 -512.6 485
Bench 330.7 -341.7 -341.7 330.7
Deadlift 479.5 507.1 -518.1 507.1
GLP 120.64
2 WRPF 2021-09-25 The Bucked Up Showdown Open 1333.8 590.93
Location USA-MO
Competition The Bucked Up Showdown
Division Open
Age 32
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 164.5
Squat 446.4 474 -501.6 474
Bench 319.7 336.2 -352.7 336.2
Deadlift 474 507.1 523.6 523.6
GLP 120.35
1 USPA 2020-10-03 Rise of the Valkyrie Open 1168.4 517.67
Location USA-MT
Competition Rise of the Valkyrie
Division Open
Age 31
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 164.5
Squat 407.9 435.4 -463 435.4
Bench 275.6 292.1 -304.2 292.1
Deadlift 418.9 440.9 -463 440.9
GLP 105.43
1 USPA 2020-02-22 Iron Mongers Pro Day Open 1223.6 540.94
Location USA-CA
Competition Iron Mongers Pro Day
Division Open
Age 31
Equipment Wraps
Class 165.3
Weight 165.1
Squat 446.4 474 501.6 501.6
Bench 253.5 264.6 -275.6 264.6
Deadlift 429.9 457.5 -463 457.5
1 USPA 2019-10-12 San Diego Fit Expo Open 286.6 128.65
Location USA-CA
Competition San Diego Fit Expo
Division Open
Age 30
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 160.5
Bench 270.1 -286.6 286.6 286.6
GLP 101.4
1 USPA 2019-10-12 San Diego Fit Expo Open 1168.4 524.5
Location USA-CA
Competition San Diego Fit Expo
Division Open
Age 30
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 160.5
Squat 396.8 -429.9 429.9 429.9
Bench 270.1 -286.6 286.6 286.6
Deadlift 435.4 451.9 -485 451.9
GLP 106.72
2 USA-UA 2019-08-30 Boss of Bosses 6 Pro Open 1124.4 528.79
Location USA-CA
Competition Boss of Bosses 6
Division Pro Open
Age 30
Equipment Raw
Class 148.8
Weight 147.7
Squat 396.8 424.4 -435.4 424.4
Bench 264.6 -281.1 -281.1 264.6
Deadlift 424.4 435.4 -440.9 435.4
GLP 107.44
1 USA-UA 2019-08-30 Boss of Bosses 6 Pro Open 264.6 124.42
Location USA-CA
Competition Boss of Bosses 6
Division Pro Open
Age 30
Equipment Raw
Class 148.8
Weight 147.7
Bench 264.6 -281.1 -281.1 264.6
GLP 96.99
2 SPF 2019-02-09 Super Training Classic Open 666.9 307.61
Location USA-CA
Competition Super Training Classic
Division Open
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 152.8
Bench 242.5
Deadlift 424.4
1 SPF 2019-02-09 Super Training Classic Open 314.2 144.91
Location USA-CA
Competition Super Training Classic
Division Open
Equipment Unlimited
Class 165.3
Weight 152.8
Bench 314.2
1 USPA 2019-01-26 American Cup Los Angeles Fit Expo Open 1091.3 511.91
Location USA-CA
Competition American Cup Los Angeles Fit Expo
Division Open
Age 30
Equipment Raw
Class 148.8
Weight 148.4
Squat 407.9
Bench 264.6
Deadlift 418.9
GLP 104.01
6 USPA 2018-05-12 Kern US Open Open 975.5 458.01
Location USA-CA
Competition Kern US Open
Division Open
Age 29
Equipment Wraps
Class 148.8
Weight 148.2
Squat 374.8
Bench 226
Deadlift 374.8
7 IPL 2017-11-02 Worlds Open 837.8 394.69
Location USA-NV
Competition Worlds
Division Open
Age 29
Equipment Raw
Class 148.8
Weight 147.3
Squat 303.1
Bench 203.9
Deadlift 330.7
GLP 80.2
2 USPA 2017-04-01 Drug Tested California State Powerlifting Championships Open 854.3 382.91
Location USA-CA
Competition Drug Tested California State Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 28
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 160.9
Squat 303.1
Bench 209.4
Deadlift 341.7
GLP 77.91
17 IPL 2016-11-10 World Powerlifting Championships Open 672.4 319.89
Location USA-NV
Competition World Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 28
Equipment Raw
Class 148.8
Weight 144.8
Squat 226
Bench 170.9
Deadlift 275.6
GLP 65.01
1 USPA 2016-08-20 Arizona State Powerlifting Championships Open 799.2 375.86
Location USA-AZ
Competition Arizona State Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 27
Equipment Raw
Class 148.8
Weight 147.7
Squat 286.6
Bench 192.9
Deadlift 319.7
GLP 76.37
4 USAPL 2016-01-30 No Frills Blizzard Buster FR-O 655.9 316.34
Location USA-OH
Competition No Frills Blizzard Buster
Division FR-O
Age ~27.5
Equipment Raw
Class 158.7
Weight 141.5
Squat -176.4 176.4 -242.5 176.4
Bench 143.3 165.3 176.4 176.4
Deadlift 253.5 303.1 -325.2 303.1
GLP 64.31
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023

Ashley Contorno is 33 years old and is just entering her prime. This isn’t uncommon in powerlifters, since most of them hit their peak strength in their 30s. In addition, Ashley managed to do so on a vegetarian diet for the past 10 years. It obviously works for her, and we will hopefully see her in her best shape yet at the 2022 USPA Pro. 


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