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

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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:

Related: 72-YO Powerlifter Shelly Stettner Scores New Raw 265-lb Squat & 155-lb Bench Press All-Time PRs
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)

Related: 71-Year-Old Shelly Stettner (63KG) Scores Squat & Bench Competition PRs At 2022 AMP Masters Nationals
Shelly Stettner’s Competition History



Personal Bests






Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots




Raw
253.5
149.9
253.5
717.6
361.06





Competition Results






Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots








1
IPF
2022-10-08

World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships

Masters 4

717.6


361.06






Location

Canada-NL



Competition
World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships



Division
Masters 4



Age
71



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
132.1



Squat
242.5
253.5
-259

253.5



Bench
143.3
148.8
149.9

149.9



Deadlift
292.1
308.6
314.2

314.2



GLP
73.63









1
AMP
2022-06-18

Nationals

FR-M4

688.9


344.97






Location

USA-FL



Competition
Nationals



Division
FR-M4



Age
71



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
133.2



Squat
220.5
242.5
253.5

253.5



Bench
132.3
143.3
148.8

148.8



Deadlift
286.6
-303.1
-303.1

286.6



GLP
70.31









1
USAPL
2022-03-04

Arnold Masters of Iron Pro

FR-M4

696.7


349.6






Location

USA-OH



Competition
Arnold Masters of Iron Pro



Division
FR-M4



Age
70



Equipment
Raw



Weight
132.7



Squat
231.5
250.2


250.2



Bench
132.3
141.1
143.3

143.3



Deadlift
303.1
-330.7
-330.7

303.1



GLP
71.27









1
USAPL
2021-12-04

Virginia Pro

FR-M4a

711


357.13






Location

USA-VA



Competition
Virginia Pro



Division
FR-M4a



Age
70



Equipment
Raw



Weight
132.5



Squat
237
248
-253.5

248



Bench
132.3
137.8
-143.3

137.8



Deadlift
303.1
325.2
-330.7

325.2



GLP
72.81









1
USAPL
2021-06-14

Raw Masters Nationals

FR-M4

701.1


349.35






Location

USA-FL



Competition
Raw Masters Nationals



Division
FR-M4



Age
70



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
134.2



Squat
231.5
242.5


242.5



Bench
132.3
137.8
138.9

138.9



Deadlift
308.6
314.2
319.7

319.7



GLP
71.17









1
USAPL
2020-08-01

Motor City Summer Showdown

FR-M3b

666.9


332.56






Location

USA-MI



Competition
Motor City Summer Showdown



Division
FR-M3b



Age
69



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
134



Squat
203.9
226
231.5

231.5



Bench
121.3
126.8
132.3

132.3



Deadlift
270.1
303.1
-314.2

303.1



GLP
67.76









2
USAPL
2020-08-01

Motor City Summer Showdown

FR-O

666.9


332.56






Location

USA-MI



Competition
Motor City Summer Showdown



Division
FR-O



Age
69



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
134



Squat
203.9
226
231.5

231.5



Bench
121.3
126.8
132.3

132.3



Deadlift
270.1
303.1
-314.2

303.1



GLP
67.76









1
USAPL
2019-10-12

Michigan Rookie Rumble

FR-M3b

628.3


313.96






Location

USA-MI



Competition
Michigan Rookie Rumble



Division
FR-M3b



Age
68



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
133.6



Squat
198.4
209.4
220.5

220.5



Bench
115.7
-126.8
-126.8

115.7



Deadlift
275.6
292.1
-303.1

292.1



GLP
63.98









1
USAPL
2019-10-12

Michigan Rookie Rumble

FR-O

628.3


313.96






Location

USA-MI



Competition
Michigan Rookie Rumble



Division
FR-O



Age
68



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
133.6



Squat
198.4
209.4
220.5

220.5



Bench
115.7
-126.8
-126.8

115.7



Deadlift
275.6
292.1
-303.1

292.1



GLP
63.98






Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023


Analyze Lifts



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.
Published: 6 June, 2023 | 9:21 AM EDT

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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”

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Watch the lifts here:

Related: 72-YO Powerlifter Shelly Stettner Scores New Raw 265-lb Squat & 155-lb Bench Press All-Time PRs


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)

Related: 71-Year-Old Shelly Stettner (63KG) Scores Squat & Bench Competition PRs At 2022 AMP Masters Nationals


Shelly Stettner’s Competition History



Personal Bests






Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots




Raw
253.5
149.9
253.5
717.6
361.06





Competition Results






Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots








1
IPF
2022-10-08

World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships

Masters 4

717.6


361.06






Location

Canada-NL



Competition
World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships



Division
Masters 4



Age
71



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
132.1



Squat
242.5
253.5
-259

253.5



Bench
143.3
148.8
149.9

149.9



Deadlift
292.1
308.6
314.2

314.2



GLP
73.63









1
AMP
2022-06-18

Nationals

FR-M4

688.9


344.97






Location

USA-FL



Competition
Nationals



Division
FR-M4



Age
71



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
133.2



Squat
220.5
242.5
253.5

253.5



Bench
132.3
143.3
148.8

148.8



Deadlift
286.6
-303.1
-303.1

286.6



GLP
70.31









1
USAPL
2022-03-04

Arnold Masters of Iron Pro

FR-M4

696.7


349.6






Location

USA-OH



Competition
Arnold Masters of Iron Pro



Division
FR-M4



Age
70



Equipment
Raw



Weight
132.7



Squat
231.5
250.2


250.2



Bench
132.3
141.1
143.3

143.3



Deadlift
303.1
-330.7
-330.7

303.1



GLP
71.27









1
USAPL
2021-12-04

Virginia Pro

FR-M4a

711


357.13






Location

USA-VA



Competition
Virginia Pro



Division
FR-M4a



Age
70



Equipment
Raw



Weight
132.5



Squat
237
248
-253.5

248



Bench
132.3
137.8
-143.3

137.8



Deadlift
303.1
325.2
-330.7

325.2



GLP
72.81









1
USAPL
2021-06-14

Raw Masters Nationals

FR-M4

701.1


349.35






Location

USA-FL



Competition
Raw Masters Nationals



Division
FR-M4



Age
70



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
134.2



Squat
231.5
242.5


242.5



Bench
132.3
137.8
138.9

138.9



Deadlift
308.6
314.2
319.7

319.7



GLP
71.17









1
USAPL
2020-08-01

Motor City Summer Showdown

FR-M3b

666.9


332.56






Location

USA-MI



Competition
Motor City Summer Showdown



Division
FR-M3b



Age
69



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
134



Squat
203.9
226
231.5

231.5



Bench
121.3
126.8
132.3

132.3



Deadlift
270.1
303.1
-314.2

303.1



GLP
67.76









2
USAPL
2020-08-01

Motor City Summer Showdown

FR-O

666.9


332.56






Location

USA-MI



Competition
Motor City Summer Showdown



Division
FR-O



Age
69



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
134



Squat
203.9
226
231.5

231.5



Bench
121.3
126.8
132.3

132.3



Deadlift
270.1
303.1
-314.2

303.1



GLP
67.76









1
USAPL
2019-10-12

Michigan Rookie Rumble

FR-M3b

628.3


313.96






Location

USA-MI



Competition
Michigan Rookie Rumble



Division
FR-M3b



Age
68



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
133.6



Squat
198.4
209.4
220.5

220.5



Bench
115.7
-126.8
-126.8

115.7



Deadlift
275.6
292.1
-303.1

292.1



GLP
63.98









1
USAPL
2019-10-12

Michigan Rookie Rumble

FR-O

628.3


313.96






Location

USA-MI



Competition
Michigan Rookie Rumble



Division
FR-O



Age
68



Equipment
Raw



Class
138.9



Weight
133.6



Squat
198.4
209.4
220.5

220.5



Bench
115.7
-126.8
-126.8

115.7



Deadlift
275.6
292.1
-303.1

292.1



GLP
63.98






Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023




Analyze Lifts







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.


Published: 6 June, 2023 | 9:21 AM EDT






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