Over time, this improves bar path control, increases pressing power off the chest, and translates to lifting heavier weights.

The bench press is an event in which NFL draft prospects bench 225 pounds. Linemen typically dominate this event as it focuses on upper-body strength and endurance. Hence, it's rare to see wide ...

Every February, college players with pro aspirations are invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. As seen on the NFL Network, these athletes are evaluated by NFL coaches, trainers, doctors, scouts and ...

Alabama senior defensive end Da'Shawn Hand made light work of 225 pounds. In a video captured by Bleacher Report's Stephen Nelson, Hand bench-pressed 225 pounds 13 times with no problem before pausing ...

For many, "chest day" can mean different things. For the bodybuilder, a chest day can be several exercises like bench press, incline bench, decline, chest fly, and other cable and dumbbell exercises ...

The bench press is one of the marquee events at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, which runs Thursday-Sunday (Feb. 27-March 2) at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Offensive and defensive linemen have ...