Shelley Prather Yates - 42 Years Old - 198 weight class/full power raw/open and master division
A few years ago Shelley came to me just wanting to get in shape (we have known each other since we were 11 years old). She was struggling with her weight, with her health and with her confidence. After a month of one on ones with me she wanted to start training with our powerlifitng group. I honestly did not even think she would make it a month. I blink my eye and the next thing I know Shelley has become a top ranked powerllifter Nationally year after year. By the way Shelley lost 31 pounds for this meet to make the 198 weight class! Incredible!
A mother of 2 boys, a wife to her sexy husband Jason for 18 years, a full time school teacher for 17 years with a masters degree to boot - this woman has every reason to have an excuse to not take care of herself or to not do something for her but for her there are no excuses. She makes time.
Shelley is a leader. A fierce competitor. A great role model to many, a pillar in our community, leads by example, cheers on and supports everyone and trains harder than most guys I have ever trained with. The sky is the limit for my Sis!
I am so proud of you Sis. What a fantastic meet! Now lets regroup and in 3 weeks get ready to step on the platform in Gatlinburg, Tenn for some more PR's!
Here is what Shelley accomplished: 6 for 9 on attempts 410 pound squat (2 for 3) - 50 pound PR! 190 pound bench (1 for 3) - 10 pound PR! 430 pound deadlift (3 for 3) - 30 pound PR! 1030 pound total - 90 pound PR! 1st Place full power raw/open/198 weight class 1st Place full power raw/master 198 weight class Achieved Pro Open Elite Total for 198 weight class! 4th Pro Elite Total!
Current Powerlifting Watch Rankings:
Female Master 198 Full Power Raw 2017 National Rankings: Squat: 2nd
Bench: 5th
Deadlift: 2nd Total: 2nd
Female Open 198 Full Power Raw 2017 National Rankings: Squat: 10th Deadlift: 24th Total: 14th
