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

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:

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

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

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

Among the greatest Masters powerlifters in the world, Shelly Stettner founded the belief that no one is ever too old to become the best in what they want. Now, she is once again continuing to prove her statements, having just landed new squat and bench press Personal Records (PRs) at the age of 72-years-old. In addition, Shelly shared both of her new achievements on Instagram.
The first PR that Shelly Stettner locked out was the squat of 265 pounds (120.2 kilograms). She did so by putting on a pair of knee sleeves and a lifting belt, dropping under the barbell, and easily squatting 265 pounds (120.2 kilograms).
Shelly Stettner then scored another personal record on the bench press. After a few warm-up sets, Shelly ramped up to a 155-pound (70.3-kilogram) bench, the heaviest she has ever lifted. Although it did not look as easy as her squat PR, the bench press still looked quite comfortable for Shelly.
Watch the lifts here:

Related: 71-Year-Old Shelly Stettner (63KG) Scores Squat & Bench Competition PRs At 2022 AMP Masters Nationals
Shelly Stettner is currently preparing for the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Masters Raw Nationals, which is set to take place on June 2-3, in Phoenix. Shelly won the AMP Nationals last year as well, and is now coming back to defend her title.
Apart from her National title, Shelly Stettner has also claimed other titles which lifted her to the status of the sport’s greatest athlete. Most notably, Shelly won the 63-kilogram weight class of the 2022 IPF World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships. In addition, Shelly also set four new masters IPF World Records at the Masters’ Championships.
So, Shelly Stettner hopes to defend both her National and World titles this year, but judging by her new PRs, she also has the potential to break some more World Records.
Overall, Shelly Stettner has taken part in nine sanctioned powerlifting competitions and won eight of them. Still, the most impressive factor is that she began competing at 68-years-old, and is now better than ever before.
Shelly Stettner’s Competition PRs

Squat: 115 kilograms (253.5 pounds) — (2022 AMP Nationals)
Bench Press: 68 kilograms (149.9 pounds) — (2022 IPF World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships)
Deadlift: 147.5 kilograms (314.1 pounds) — (2021 USAPL Virginia Pro)
Total: 325.5-kilogram (717.6-pound) — (2022 IPF World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships)

Related: Rudy Kadlub Lands 524-lb Raw Deadlift Two-Rep PR On His 74th Birthday
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

Shelly Stettner has encountered some difficulties during her preparation for the 2023 AMP Nationals. She has had to work around problems with injuries and new rulesets for some time now. However, none of these setbacks were enough to stop Shelly, who now set new PRs in the bench press and the squat.
Published: 5 May, 2023 | 10:07 AM EDT