Alongside the deadlift, the bicep curl, and the leg press, the bench press is one of the most widely known resistance training exercises. Research shows the bench press emphasizes muscle growth in ...

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 ...

But for some evaluators, it is all about strength. One of the marquee events of the combine, the bench press tests players' strength and endurance. Athletes must bench press 225 pounds as many ...