Celli's Member Spotlight:
Shawn Contreras


  • Name:
    Shawn M. Contreras

  • Occupation:
    Materials Team Leader

  • Age: 32

  • Weight: 176

  • Hobbies:
    Powerlifting

  • What are you trying to improve?
    My strength in powerlifting.

  • How did you hear about Celli's?
    Natalie Freed

  • How has being trained by Ryan helped you get closer to achieving your goals?

    • Starting Point:
      When I first came to Celli's my squat was a high 330lbs, my bench was 220 and my deadlift was 410.

    • Current Status:
      After training at Celli's and getting personal training sessions from Ryan I currently squat 555lbs, bench 355lbs and deadlift 565lbs. I have state powerlifting records in WABDL and the USPF.

  • Do you have a new goal, as a result of your training at Celli's?
    My new goal is the same as my old. Get stronger.

  • What is your favorite thing about training at Celli's?
    The people that I train with are great. Very supportive. Even though a lot of the guys are stronger than me, they still encourage me to become better. Ryan and Dana are the best. They are willing to help anytime you ask them. They are always available with advice to help anyone - not to mention that they are just really great people.

  • Any upcoming events that you might be participating in?
    Since Matt McCase has left the USPF, I am not sure what Fed I will be lifting in next. Still looking at my best options.

  • Do have a funny moment from training at Celli's you would like to tell?
    Justin jamming every time we train. His air guitar is second to none.

Shawn is an awesome power-lifter and a great member of the gym! He also is a very modest guy. Just look at the outstanding numbers he has been able to achieve! Wow! He mentions that a lot of guys are stronger then he is, but what he doesn't mention is that most outweigh him by 50-100 lbs!!!! This "little" guy is not only catching our numbers but is proving that he is every bit if not stronger then the "big guys!" Shawn pushes all of us to lift harder!!