In 1999, defensive tackle Justin Ernest from Eastern Kentucky University set the NFL Scouting Combine bench press record by completing 51 reps of 225 pounds. This remarkable feat remains the highest ...

Players who participate in the bench press at the combine are tasked with bench pressing a 225-pound barbell as many times as they can until failure. Defensive linemen — either interior guys or ...

One of the most grueling tests is the bench press, where athletes lift a 225-pound (102 kg) barbell as often as possible. This test primarily evaluates endurance rather than raw strength ...