you are right.. i trained at a small "hardcore" gym for a long time.. i was sick when they closed.. but it was commonplace to see 315lb sets for bench, 405 squats, 315 barbell rows, all that shit.. after a while it was just like an old hat so to speak.. you get used to seeing it.. my top bench was 455 back in the day and there were probably about 5-6 guys that were all in that same vicinity.. 2 above 5.
how much did you weigh when you did that?
i grew up with bench kings

jm blakely and chris roy were pressing over 600 goddamn pounds
jm's wife anna pressed 305 @ 132
and this black dude pressed 405 @ 148
DRIVE!!!! DRIVE!!!! DRIVE!!!!
i pause press 225 for a double at a walking weight of 150 complete natty before i ever touched gear