280lb bench pr!
Relatively easy single!
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my own pr was 315lbs 15 years ago, but i think that being able to do it on our own (ie wo a spotter) is much more based.
I'm in my mid 40s, so I take any PR without injury that I can! 😅
315 is legit ... definitely my long term goal. 300 is my goal for 2026, I think that's well within reach. 290 is likely my true 1RM right now, and when I do rep outs at lower weights my estimated 1rm is 300-305. I've always been so scared of heavy weights and injuries. Ever since starting Conjugate Method training I've gotten more comfortable with heavier weights and actually pushing my ceiling.
that's exactly why i stopped and why i think it's so much more impressive when you can do it on your own; 15 years later and my lower back, left shoulder and right arm remind me on an almost daily basis how easy it is to injure yourself doing this and how difficult it is to recover.
it's enough to keep me scared from picking it back up again, but i need to do something so i'm looking for other ways to get back in shape rn.
Once I started doing Conjugate Method training (or Conjugish), my injury rate has gone way down. I barely have any injuries or tweaks anymore, other than my chronic low back issues. Variation is the key. It's not for everybody, but I'd look into Conjugate if you're worried about injuries. It's actually a lot safer than it looks.
i've never heard of this and thank you for making me aware.