The bench press is another notable NFL Combine drill with which fans have been enamored. Its purpose is to test the functional, upper-body strength of players by having them lift a 225-pound barbell.

Hence, with the 2025 NFL Combine around the corner, let's look at the bench press record by position and revisit the historical numbers behind this strength and endurance-based event. We will be ...

The NFL Combine bench press test evaluates a player's upper body strength and muscular endurance. During this test, athletes are required to lift a 225-pound barbell as many times as possible.

The bench press at the NFL Combine is set at 225 pounds with players ... is used to measure athletes' explosive leg power and lower body strength. The following are the 5 best records set for ...

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That didn't stop him from showing off his strength at Notre Dame's pro day as he put up 18 reps during the bench press portion of the showcase. Had Clark done that at the NFL combine, it would ...

Watson delivered a jaw-dropping performance on the bench ... entire NFL Combine this year. Watson, a towering presence on Florida’s defensive line, turned heads with his size and strength.

The four-year Wolverine now showed off his strength and endurance by bench pressing 23 reps and soaring to the top of the running back leaderboard. When you factor the linemen into the equation ...