Shelby Horton
Athlete
Title(s)/Records:
Southern Powerlifting Federation (SPF) Records:
Bench Press – Raw Sleeves:
Open // 165 lbs class // 210 lbs
Squat – Raw Sleeves:
Open // 165 lbs class // 385 lbs
Deadlift – Raw Sleeves:
Open // 165 lbs class // 400 lbs
Total – Raw Sleeves:
Open // 165 lbs class // 995 lbs
United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Records:
Bench Press – Classic Raw:
Open // 148 lbs class // 194 lbs
Open // 165 lbs class // 226 lbs
Squat – Classic Raw:
Open // 148 lbs class // 391.3 lbs
Open // 165 lbs class // 446.4 lbs
Deadlift – Classic Raw:
Open // 148 lbs class // 392.4 lbs
Open // 165 lbs class // 429.9 lbs
Total – Classic Raw:
Open // 148 lbs class // 977.7 lbs
Open // 165 lbs class // 1092.5 lbs
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How did you start competing in your sport and how long have you been competing?
I started competing when I met my best friend, Albee (RIP). I was struggling with mental health after being a long time drug user and found that lifting heavy brought me a sense of peace and relief, as well as newfound friends who were a support system without judgement. I have been competing since 2017.
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What is your favorite type of training right now? Right now I am enjoying a mix of conjugate for my heavy main movements, followed by some personal training methods with low volume main lifts and heavy RPE accessories.
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What is your supplement routine? I start every morning with greens, whole wheat toast, eggs and potatoes. I have some sort of lean meat, rice and greens for my next two meals, and my supper consists of a free meal with any type of beef; typically Mexican food.
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What is your favorite exercise in gym or in competition? My favorite movement is a reverse lat pulldown but squat is my favorite lift.
What's in your gym bag? You mean my airport bag? I have 3 pairs of knee wraps, wrist wraps, 3 sets of knee sleeves, 3 singlets, little Debbies, 2 pre-workouts, a tripod, gummies, 2 pairs of lifting shoes, 2 belts, and 10 pairs of socks! lol
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What do you like to do outside of the gym? Outside of the gym I am a cowboy/rancher. I enjoy working cattle, roping, raising chickens and playing with my dogs. My son and I enjoy playing board games and seeing movies.
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What is your biggest gym pet peeve? People who think they know everything and never have anything to learn.
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Do you have any heroes/mentors in the sport? Albert Adams, Brandon Lily and Colten Rhodes
What are your goals for the future? To break a 500lb squat. I also want to grow the sport of powerlifting to more than just competing and have it be something that people enjoy whether they're on or off the platform.
"In a world where you can be anything, Be kind."
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