Definition

Personal Records in fitness, the humble brag currency of gym culture where every incremental improvement becomes an Instagram story opportunity. It's how people celebrate lifting five more pounds like they just summited Everest.

Example Usage

Hit a new PR on deadlifts today—225 pounds! Only took me six months and three lower back scares to get here.

Source: Weightlifting and CrossFit terminology

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