I never post on "these" posts, but since I am proud of my progress...
Considering I just recently returned to convention benching (bad shoulders-trying to get better) and I'm not on a cycle, I am happy with my progress.
Currently 5'10 and 210 and 12-15%, completely juice free since June.
**295 for 3 (previous week was 275 for 5), will try 305 Friday**
I returned to conventional (from db and hammer strength) about 3 months ago, no workout partner had me staying around 225-255 for 10-6 rep range, last 4 chest workouts I have trained with someone and have the confidence-spotter to work in the lower rep range, allowing for more weight.
I am not talking about a hands-on-the-bar spotter, I'm talking there if I need it and there for forced and negatives.
I suspect I will be upto 3 plates in a couple more weeks (and close to 4 on my next cycle), 365 was my best 1RM (at a weight of 242 and 10%), 315 was my work weight years back 10-8 rep range.
Not a big fan of conventional benching,
Rugger