['I was able to up my average amount i can bench press the other day!', 'What am amazing feeling that must be!  Did it take you a long time?  Must have felt so satisfying.', 'Yes. I have been lifting for anout 8 months and never was able to improve my weight limit, until now!']
Its paying off!  That's awesome. How much can you bench?
I was able to bench press more than my average weight the other day.