Greg doucette ifbb pro bench press 225 lbs 54 reps at 211 lbs nfl combine power test duration. Nfl scouting combine records by drill 40yard dash, bench. Michael turk of arizona state was able to record 25 repetitions of 225 pounds on the bench press at the n. This was broken in 20 by powerlifter mark henry who broke it. Onehanded prospect posts 20rep bench press at nfl combine. Nfl combine records and the best, worst performances. Theres no video of this, as his combine predates when the combine was first televised 2001 draft class, started being televised in 2004. Nfl combine 225lb bench press record broken link inside. Critical bench program this bench press program is a power program designed to help you increase your one rep max by an average of fifty pounds during the ten week training cycle.
Ernest, a defensive tackle from eastern kentucky university, performed 51 repetitions in the bench press with 225 pounds at the 1999 combine. Blaine sumner sumner is a wellknown powerlifter and regularly squats over 1,000 lbs. Fastest 40 times, best bench press and more 0 of 7 forget about current pro potential, because the 20 nfl scouting combine offers a. Justin ernest technically holds the record, as he did 51 repetitions 225 pounds.
Unfortunately, that still wasnt enough for him to hear his name called in the nfl draft. These are the marks that the prospects are all looking to beat, the nfl combine records for each event. Odds have been released on nfl scouting combine records being broken in notable events like the 40 yard dash, broad jump, bench press and cone drill. This program is designed with the end goal of adding as many reps as possible to a 225 pound bench press set. Fred smoot, a db out of mississippi state, apparently managed to do exactly one rep. The defensive backs completed their weighins and bench press testing on sunday. Powerhouse jason whitlock from the kansas city chiefs was also reported to bench pressing 600lbs. The nfl does not keep combine records, but here are the top marks for the 40yard dash, the bench press and more over the last decade. Only 12 players recorded more than 30 bench press reps at the 2019 nfl scouting combine, and 11 of them were trench players. Certainly records are fleeting, but even going down in the annuls for a year is something worth writing home about.
The bench press test is a test of upper body strength, and for many weightlifters is considered the criterion measure of strength. The best nba draft combine bench press results since the year 2000 can be found below. Will anyone etch their name in the combine record books this year. Heres a look at the bench press record, which measures the number of times a player can bench press 225 pounds in one set. The nfl does not keep combine records, so these marks are unofficial. As a result, there will sure be a lot of hype for him heading into the nfl combine. The nfl combine is held prior to the draft every year, testing players in the 40 yard dash, vertical jump, bench press, broad jump, shuttle, and three cone drill. Progression of the bench press world record wikipedia. He posted the fewest number of bench press reps, 4, of anyone who participated in the exercise this year and recorded the third slowest 40yard dash time in his position group. Athletes use 185 pounds and compete to see who can complete the highest number of clean repetitions without stopping. Ohio state interior offensive lineman billy price appeared to have injured his left shoulder at the nfl combine. Solid you know his agent was getting a bigger grin with each rep.
Who did the least amount of bench press reps at the nfl. Stephen paea breaking the nfl combine benching record with. The alltime nfl combine bench press record is held by justin ernest. The nfl scouting combine has come a long way from when it first started in 1982. The nfl uses the 225pound repetition bench press test as a way to test upperbody strength for its incoming rookie class. The only player to bench press 225 pounds more than. Bill manlove breaks nfl combine bench press record bench pressing 225lbs x 52 reps. Miles killebrew leads defensive backs in the bench press none of them broke any records, but the defensive backs as. Got to be able to get off the line in press i guess.
Theres always energy in the bench press room at the nfl scouting combine when players grip the crossbar and begin pumping the 225 pounds of free weights. Best of edge rushers watch the best of nc states bradley chubb, utsas marcus davenport, boston colleges harold landry, lsus arden key and ohio states sam hubbard from the 2018. Can you pass the bench press test used in the nfl combine. What is a good max for bench pressing for a cornerback. This is the 2014 nfl combine bench press analysis for the linebackers. Buffalo outside linebacker khalil mack has been getting a steady flow of positive press, and he had a solid showing in the bench press with 23 reps. The bench press is the ultimate test for power and endurance at the nfl combine. Check out the alltime nfl combine records for like bench press, 40yard dash, vertical jump and more. Stanford running back christian mccaffrey puts up 10 bench press reps in the 2017 nfl scouting combine. Before saturday, the outside linebacker had never done more than 11 reps. Trevor sikkema, who covers football for the draft network, tweeted that tristan. Stephen paea sets nfl combine bench press record cbs news.
At the nfl combine, bench press is used as a test of muscle strength and stamina, in which athletes lift 225 pounds 102 kg as many times as possible. The top prospects in the 2018 nfl draft have gathered in indianapolis to take part in the 2018 nfl scouting combine at. Nfl combine records and odds theyll be broken in 2020. Southern utah safety miles killebrew led all defensive backs with 22. Working out at the nfl combine after a stellar career at ucf, shaquem griffin bench pressed 225 pounds 20 times.
Nfl evaluation when a college player prepares for the nfl draft, the league might invite him to the nfl scouting combine, which gives team executives the opportunity to observe players perform drills such as the 40yard dash and bench press. In 2015, the best bench press results were by ereck flowers, a 329pound offensive tackle out of miami, who had. Punter with arms like logs puts on a show at the n. What is the highest nfl quarterback bench press answers. Christian mccaffrey puts up 10 bench press reps nfl videos. Answer the record for bench press at the nfl combine was 51 reps of 225lbs, set by justin ernest, dt, of eastern kentucky in 1999. Larry allen has bench pressed 700lbs under powerlifting regulations. Of all the combines drills, the bench press is probably the least applicable to football. Nfl combine records for 40yard dash, bench press and.
Workout a performed on week one, this bench press workout focuses on 5x5 work. Nba draft combine bench press records postema performance. Below are the best numbers for the core events 40yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, threecone drill, 20yard shuttle and 60yard shuttle since 2006, or what the league calls recent history. How virtual reality and other new tech can change scouting. The top performer in the nfl combine bench press over the last ten years was oregon state defensive tackle stephen paea, who completed an amazing 49 reps in 2011. By comparison, 2011s nextbest performance was by marvin austin north carolina who completed 38 reps, followed by bruce miller central florida, who completed 35 reps. The nba draft combine uses 185 pounds on the bench press to test upperbody strength photo by. Yesterday on nfl network the 3 cone drill was picked as the most underrated. Surprisingly though the bench press shows the biggest correlation its not huge but better than the rest to future nfl success for wrs of all the combine drills. In addition, he did 24 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. Cbsap oregon state defensive tackle stephen paea set an nfl scouting combine record by bench pressing 225 pounds 49 times. Below is a list of the nfl combine bench press record by position group. Simon is known to of done 48 reps for the 225 pound bench press, one rep shy of stephen paeas alltime nfl combine record.
Bench press world records are the international records in bench press across the years, regardless of weight class or governing organization, for bench pressing on the back without using a bridge technique the advent of bench press shirts, which support the lifters shoulders and provide upward force, have increased records significantly since 1985 for example, when the shirted record was. The 225 bench test in nfl combine can be evaluated as raw strength endurance. I just picked up muscle and fitness the other day at the super market and vernon davis was on the cover. Rated as one of the top centers in the upcoming draft class price was participating in the bench press on one of the first days of the combine. The bench press has long been a popular test of strength. Everything you need to know about the nfl combine bench press. It is pretty obvious from these results that the number of bench press repetitions performed has little impact on longterm nfl success. It is important to note that doesnt have records of all scouting combine results. I was listening to an interview with i think it was strahan who said the bench press is probably the most overrated test they do for guys coming into the league. Fitness testing tests aerobic endurance bench press records. Something to note, the current nfl combine bench press record stands at 49 and was set by stephen paea in 2011. Rb christian mccaffrey had 10 reps in bench press, the second fewest of any running back. Heres a look at how athletes train to make sure theyre ready to push as many reps as possible. Stephen paea, former defensive tackle, oregon state.
The destination for all national football league related video on the web. Bench press reps 225 pounds while its reported that eastern kentucky defensive tackle justin ernest hit 51 reps on the bench press, the official nfl combine record belongs to stephen paea 2011 when he was coming out of oregon state. If you look at some of the colleges lifting records there are some huge numbers out there. Iowas tristan wirfs sets records at nfl combine the gazette.
The top 10 strongest college football players muscle prodigy. Who has the nfl combine record for bench pressing 225 pounds. With 44 reps in 2012, poe has the fourthbest combine performance for bench press. While the nfl scouting combine traditionally features a number on onfield performance evaluations and measurements, the 40yard dash seems to consistently be the most popular and exciting.
The numbers below have been put together from a variety of sources and in some cases may include pro day. Join analyst larry mccarren and playbyplay announcer wayne larrivee as they discuss qb aaron rodgers selection to the nfls all. With 265 pounds of muscle and the capability to bench press more than double his weight, that is a lot of core to shake. The 225 bench test provides nfl scouts with a look in an athletes training past. Stephen paea, a defensive tackle at oregon state, performed 49 reps at 225 pounds during the 2011 combine. It would not be surprising if simon can max out well over a 600 pound bench and an 800 pound squat. Distributed to the trade by national book network, 2007.
Since 1999, only 17 men at the combine have managed to achieve more than 40 repetitions. Nfl combine bench press record by position group postema. Being able to bench your body weight is a target for many, but the record for the most weight bench pressed is much greater than that. Justin geisinger from the nfl was reported to bench press 600lbs as well as achieving a bench press of 225lbs for 43 reps in the nfls rep 225lbs as many times as you can competition.