Birthday 1RM attempts

[Jr_Geezer]

I've been following the post-novice for older lifters workouts as outlined in PPST for a few months and am continuing to make slow but steady progress. I'm 5' 10", 195 pounds. My lifts now are (at least three reps for each): Squats, 355; Deadlift, 365; Bench, 185; OHP, 127.5. My next goals are 2xBW squat, 405 deadlift, BW bench and 135 press for reps.

I'm turning 55 at the beginning of May and I thought it would be fun to mark it with a lifting milestone or two. If all goes according to plan, I'll have at least 5 pounds added to squat and deadlift by my birthday and maybe another 2.5 pounds to the presses. Would I be courting disaster if a tried (after warmups, of course) a single deadlift at 390 (conveniently 2xBW), followed by another single attempt at 405? No way I would try a 4-plate squat, but maybe a single at 390? I'm pretty sure I could get a single BW bench and maybe a single 135 press, I'm just not sure about trying the 1RM deadlift or squat. Go for it, or am I deluding myself?

Thanks.
-RJP

[Mahendra]

Hey RJP,

Congrats on your progress so far! Given your lifts, assuming at least 3 reps each, and continued training for the next 5-6 weeks, I would say that you can definitely hit those 1RM attempt for your birthday.

Go for it. You aren't deluding yourself.

All the best!

[Jr_Geezer]

Thanks, Mahendra. I'm feeling pretty good about my chances. I'll try to get videos to post the attempts. (Thread of Awesome if they're good, Hilarious thread if I fail).

-RJP