Bench Press Nfl Combine Record
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Bench press nfl combine record. Since 1999 only 17 men at the combine have managed to achieve more than 40 repetitions. At the 1999 nfl combine eastern kentucky defensive tackle justin ernest set a record on the bench press with a mind boggling 51 reps. However that strength did not translate into an nfl career. Nfl combine bench press record 51 reps.
The bench press at the nfl combine is a test of muscle strength and endurance. The nfl does not keep combine records but here are the top marks for the 40 yard dash the bench press and more over the last decade. The all time nfl combine bench press record is held by justin ernest. More nfl draft coverage bench press repetitions at 225 pounds.
It is pretty obvious from these results that the number of bench press repetitions performed has little impact on long term nfl success. Nfl scouting combine records by drill 40 yard dash bench press vertical by aaron tallent 2 17 20 12 00 pm est electronic timing has allowed us to keep track of the best of the underwear. Ernest was not drafted by an nfl team and he has no regular season appearances. Justin ernest 1999 eastern.
Here s a look at the bench press record which measures the number of times a player can bench press 225 pounds in one set. Ernest a defensive tackle from eastern kentucky university performed 51 repetitions in the bench press with 225 pounds at the 1999 combine. Oregon state dl stephen paea shatters the nfl record for most bench press reps since the year 2000. Bench press reps 225 pounds while it s 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.
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. Unfortunately that still wasn t enough for him to hear his name called in the nfl draft. Justin ernest 1999 49 reps. Athletes are asked to lift 225 pounds as many times as possible.