| Name |
| Dr. Crezetta Guess |
| Age |
| 55 |
| Weight Class |
| 173 lbs |
| Where do you live? |
| Pearland, TX |
| Squat PR: |
| 205 lbs workout |
| Bench PR: |
| 120 lbs workout |
| Deadlift PR: |
| 285 lbs workout |
| Clean & Jerk PR: |
| 125 lbs workout |
| Snatch PR: |
| 85 lbs competition |
| Years lifting? |
| 3 |
| How did you come to powerlifting or Olympic lifting? |
| After my late husband passed, my daughter tried convincing to try crossfit. I kept telling her that I couldn’t lift that heavy at my age. Finally after a year, at the age of 52, I gave it a try and fell in love with crossfit and lifting heavy. |
| Do you have any previous athletic or lifting experience? |
| I grew up a tomboy, so I’ve always been active, playing whatever sports my older brothers played. I mostly played softball competitively. The last time I lifted heavy weights was in my early 20s when I was a college cheerleader. |
| Do you compete? Why or why not? If you compete, what do you like most about the competitions? |
| I will compete in my first powerlifting meet in January 2021. I’m excited about that. |
| Equipped or Raw? |
| Raw |
| Do you have a coach or trainer? In person or online? How did you find your trainer/program? Do you have any advice for women looking for a trainer? |
| I have a few unofficial trainers/coaches. My crossfit coach teaches me how to lift correctly and safely. Others guys help me perfect my craft. My gym is a family environment and I’m the oldest woman there so everyone treats me like their favorite auntie. They call me “Mama Zetta” and push me beyond my limits. I love it. |
| Where do you train? Gym, garage? |
| Gym |
| What is the hardest part about beginning lifting as an older woman? |
| Doubting your abilities, fearing that you’re more prone to injuries (because that’s what non-lifters keep saying), and regretting not starting sooner. |
| How has lifting affected your health? |
| My health has improved as a result of lifting. |
| What would you tell women just beginning this journey? |
| Don’t rush the process. Enjoy the journey. Don’t listen to the haters. |
| Include your Instagram (optional) |
| @dr.guess |
