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Has anyone here done the NFL 225lb bench press strength test?

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For some reason the NFL tests players on how many reps they can press of 225lbs during the Combine/practice.

My best was for 25 reps at a bodyweight of 200lbs with no arched back and touching my chest. Probably could have done 28-30 reps if I did it right away instead of after my maximum.
 

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I think it's kind of a pointless test. Football plays are between 3 and 10 seconds at the most. I dont see how doing 30 reps with 225 translates to football. They basically do half-reps anyway, Ive you ever watched a combine.

If you benched 225 for 25 @ 200 lbs that's pretty darn good....but I'm skeptical of that. No offense.

I think I did 16 reps a while back, but I imagine I could do around 20-25 now.
 
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I think I got up to 15 at one time when I still played. But the reason for it is to find a max based on how many reps you get up.
 
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Video or I call BS. Are we talking full reps here (touch chest and lock out)? I'm 5'10" 175lbs with maybe 10-11% bf (have a visible 6 pack, 32" waist) and I can only do 225 for 6 reps. I've maxed at 250 bench, 320 squat, 410 deadlift. You must must be shredded with a crate for a chest to rep that much.
 

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You must must be shredded with a crate for a chest to rep that much.
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Actually being at a low bodyfat can hold back your strength on the bench.
 
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Brady Quinn baby he killed it, 24 reps i think. theres a youtube video ill try and find it. Im pretty sure the purpose of the test, is just to see there general level of strength. They go through a series of physical tests so scouts can draw conclusions, about their future health and potential.
 
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muscleman said:
Video or I call BS. Are we talking full reps here (touch chest and lock out)? I'm 5'10" 175lbs with maybe 10-11% bf (have a visible 6 pack, 32" waist) and I can only do 225 for 6 reps. I've maxed at 250 bench, 320 squat, 410 deadlift. You must must be shredded with a crate for a chest to rep that much.
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I'm too old to be able to rep 225lbs for 25 now. Currently I can probably do maybe 10-12 reps but if I trained hard I might be able to squeeze 16-18. That's touching my chest(not bouncing) and not arching my back.

Back when I did it I had a flat stomach with visible bodyfat. If I had a six pack there's no way I could have done that amout of reps. My max bench was 355lbs so doing 225lbs for 25 doesn't seem that out of reach.
 

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Did it yesterday, 23 full reps, no spotter.

For the nonbelievers, I'll do it again next week and post a video.
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That's pretty good. What is your height/weight?
 
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