72-YO Shelly Stettner (63KG) Sets New Squat & Total Competition PRs

Powerlifting is a special sport that welcomes athletes of all ages, allowing them to continually improve themselves. Whether it’s perfecting technique or gaining strength, there’s always room for growth. This was recently displayed by Shelly Stettner, a 72-year-old powerlifter who continues lifting heavier weights with every competition. Most recently, Shelly scored new Squat and Total competition PRs at the 2023 AMP Masters Raw Nationals.

As per her Instagram post, Shelly Stettner took part in the raw 63-kilogram weight class of the competition. In addition, being 72-years-old, Shelly was placed on the Masters IV age division which gathers athletes from 70 to 79 years old.

Shelly Stettner was very happy with her result as she put up the heaviest Squat and Total in her history of competing. The squat came out to 117.5 kilograms (259 pounds), while her Total weighed 327.5 kilograms (722 pounds). In addition, Shelly earned the title of the ‘Best Lifter‘ of the Female Classic Masters.

“Overall very happy with the results and surprised too. Don’t feel this was my best meet performance but I somehow managed to PR my total”

Watch the lifts here:

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Shelly Stettner’s Full Performance

As per usual, Shelly Stettner weighed in at 60.8 kilograms (134 pounds) for the 2023 AMP Masters Raw Nationals. She attempted all nine lifts and only failed one squat and one bench press. However, that did not stop her from putting up the greatest performance of her career.

Squat

• 112.5 kilograms (248 pounds)
• 117.5 kilograms (259 pounds) — Competition PR (2.5-kg / 5.5-lb Improvement)
• Unsuccessful — 122.5 kilograms (270.1 pounds)

Bench Press

• 65 kilograms (143.3 pounds)
• 67.5 kilograms (148.8 pounds)
• Unsuccessful — 68.5 kilograms (151 pounds)

Deadlift

• 135 kilograms (297.6 pounds)
• 140 kilograms (308.6 pounds)
• 142.5 kilograms (314.2 pounds)

Total — 327.5 kilograms (722 pounds) — Competition PR (2-kg / 4.4-lb Improvement)

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Shelly Stettner’s Competition History

Although it would seem logical that Shelly Stettner has devoted her life to powerlifting in order to reach this stage, she has actually only been competing professionally for a couple of years now. Her debut was back in October of 2019 and she has since taken part in 10 competitions overall. Boasting a perfect 100% win rate, Shelly is most proud of her victory at the 2022 IPF World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships.

Shelly Stettner hasn’t yet revealed what the next goal on her list is, but she will most likely turn her sights toward the 2023 IPF Masters Worlds. She has a title to defend there which should serve as enough motivation to continue training with full force.