His arms seem "short" relative to his weight, if so that makes for a bench pressing edge. Less distance for the bar to travel makes all the difference in rep output. As a random example Dillon at 6:50 has much more distance to cover in order to achieve full lockout which makes high reps more difficult. Same principle applies to deadlifts, barbell squats etc Not to say Barkley isnt much stronger than a guy like #27 (7:53) who did 17 while also having short arms
@@KK001 There wasn't a single rep performed, he was bouncing the weight like a clown. I won't say everyone can do it cause it does require a bit of strength, but it's definitely not something impressive.
Anyone saying Heath Evans’ 45 reps wasn’t impressive is jealous and/or doesn’t know anything about lifting weights lmao. Man goes to my gym on occasion and he’s huge.
You obviously don’t lift. Yea he’s strong 💪 but what he’s doing by bouncing it off his chest is like using the machine when you bench tottally different ball game kid
I just hit my PR of 225 and this is so motivating to me. I'm only 165 body weight and I want to get to a point where I can rep 225 for like 4-5 at least! Update: I just tried reps with 225 for the first time and was able to bang out 3! Feels solid, my next goal is 5-10. New update: I hit a new PR of 260 and now I can Rep 225 for 4-5 and hit 225 for 1-2 easily on my warmup sets! update: I’m now fighting mma so I’m not focused on heavy weight too much anymore but can still bang out a rep of 225. Just trying to build and maintain a solid mma build!
Consistency, thats what it takes. And thats been my hold back. Im getting better, and im already seeing myself getting strong faster from it. Hit every body part at least twice a week
Hes strong asf no doubt, but what makes guys like Saquan and DK insane is that they are both athletic freaks who can run a 40 in under 4.4, doubt the last guy could run under 5 at his size.
@@Flu_b yes very true. If he’s been working out since middle school and still works out now that’s almost 10 years of lifting. Which is enough to get strong as shit
@@wileecoyote5749the form is total shit. There is no form here. They're very strong, but technique is not existing here. Is not even "bodybuilding"; people should look at powerlifters technique. There is only one correct form, that one from powerlifting. That is the ONLY bench press proper form in existence.
@@wileecoyote5749 body building and being strong enough to perform in the nfl is completely different. Body Builders goals are not even to be as strong as possible; it is simply to look as good as possible.
@@AmaterasuXD it is because the objective of the combine is to showcase your skills, they're not lifting to be stronger here so their form is not that important. They are more focused on getting it up as many times as possible.
@@jah96 A different breed to bench... 225? It's just.. 225 bruh. You can hit that in 3 months with training, nutrition and sleep... like wtf. Oh my god. Modern men are so weak. I'm incline pressing 290+ now at 178lbs. 225lbs is literally a warmup for everything.
@guccidan2026 lmao or ur just really strong, bro I've never seen anyone do 295 Incline in my life in person, most I've even seen was 315 on flat! And 225 on incline😂
I've been training for nearly 2 years and I can press 225 for 4 reps. To see someone toss it up 45 times makes me question reality. Edit: Mom I'm Famous
Holy shit! The guy with the prosthetic was insane, love that. At first in my teens my 1rm was 215, had to work up to it for years and seeing the combine bench made it look fun so I started amrap-ing 185. My best now with 225 is 26 reps but I am also now 260lbs. Good luck to all and be safe.
Probably they are, but it's a different sport - I'm not sure they'd have the cardio, and I'm not sure they'd be able to deal with the carnage of a rugby field without coming up in a rugby background. But I'm sure as far as athletic absurdity goes, yes, they are probably more impressive@@GamingCentralTV1
I just did 225 x 5 for the first time. It felt light but did not want to push it and ruin my day by failing. I'll try to hit a crazy number and come back to this video. Repping 2 plates def makes you feel like a beast
Much respect to all the dudes who got under the bar and put in the work! Special shout-out the the dude with the prosthetic arm and the sports analyst who did 45 reps! 💪🏽🔥💯👏🏽🔥💰🏈🏋🏽
The combine isnt a contest of strict form. Its a gauge of power, stamina, and strength. If a guy hits a couple reps with poor form that doesnt mean shit to me as a scout. Im not worried about his form on the last 5 reps of his combine bench. . I can see if a mf is powerful or not
more lkie 110-125 for 1 and it's probably less if they work a computer job. All my buddies always assumed they benched "probly like 200" but they could never get 135. Except my brother, who did it like x13 with absolutely zero experience but he was like 285 pounds. But in my experience, that's beastly. It took me like a year to get to 135 haha, I got trapped under the bar with like 95 on it as a teenager, it's why I started lifting @@dawidjasiak9646
@@ChoooChooo you can doubt all you want but thats reality and i said average guy. A average 30 year old that has a non physical work who does not engage in sport activities in his free time just is going to be closer to 95 lbs than 135 even. That guy is even abit weaker now than when he was 20 and still active physicaly. Most guys in the gym cant bench 225 why would you think that average guy can can do good.
You got this kings! Dadbod over here can do 225x25 at 36 (started at 32) and it's only the beginning! Don't be discouraged, we're all kings, YOU'RE A KING! LET'S FUCKING GOOOOO!!!!!
I've been doing push-ups for years and wanted to try bench again, since I hadn't tried since high school 2001. I was able to do 225 5 times not bad for me!
I’m 3 centuries old, 69m tall and weigh 42000 tons. I just benched 225 for the first time with nothing but my nose hairs. Aiming for 8 gazillion reps next time. Wish me luck boys
That boy who did 45 reps is a savage. They should do the same challenge with the lowerbody but with the Trap Bar Deadlift. I think the trap bar Deadlift is one of the only lowerbody lifts that can be done heavy, explosively, for a lot of reps in a safe manner. 405 for the trap bar Deadlift tho
I know I’m only 17 and benching 225 for 5-7 reps is the most I can do is impressive but these combine videos make me jealous and strive to be even more stronger
Impressive to do it only once. Most people can't. I'm 60, been lifting for 8 years, and 9 -10 times is about what I can still do. I am starting to see my strength lessen as I continue to age.
Personal best was 225 x 32 in 2019 @44 years old, weight probably 220-225 lbs at the time. Max at that was415 steroid free. I've noticed this is tied to genetics. a lot of people who work out harder than i do, can't do this, but definitely high rep training is the way.
An old gym meathead. In my younger days at 5'11 195 lbs. on any given day bang out thirty reps at 225 on a flat bench. On decline forty to forty five reps. Now in my mid fifties the shoulders are shot. I'm still in the gym but haven't benched in years. Not sure I could even do one rep without a lot of pain.
@@reyza1899Bench pressing obviously. Even if you do it with “good” form, you will pay sooner or later. One of the many reasons I’m against bench pressing. Matter of fact, my focus has always been strict overhead pressing. Shoulder blades move freely, it’s more athletic and more impressive once you can press huge poundages above the head (your whole body is the stabilizer not the bench).
@@cj.59 almost all top level sports test, and almost all top level sports have people on peds, the testing isnt good, and its on purpose, a lot of the sanctioning bodies dont care about keeping it out 100%, just it not happening to a huge degree. Its even in the olympics, which has the largest governing body there is. its so understood in strength sports that athletes competing in tested federations are no longer refered to as clean or natural, just tested, because we understand that theyre still using, just being careful about what they take and when so they can test clean. Its in every single sport, every super hero movie (with the exception of the newest batman movie), and even in your local gym where theres nothin on the line bcs they just enjoy the strength and the look. I even know a couple of my coworkers who dont play sports and work out very casually are open about it. Id bet any amount of money that some of these guys are on peds, even if to a small degree. That doesnt discredit there work, and its not calling them out bcs like i said, its in ever sport, but we need to be honest and transparent about it for the sake of those comparing themselves to these people without knowing, and for the sake of the health of those using. Peds can be extremely dangerous, those using them need ro have access to blood work and information to keep themselves healthy, as opposed to picking their chemical and dosing based on what wont get caught.
The clean and press is a better test of overall strength for athletes. The clean is the explosive part of the lift. And the strict press is the brute strength element. It perfectly tests both types of strength an athlete needs on the field.
It's estimated that only 1% of the population can bench 225+ So give yourself a pat on the back if you can. But realize doing 25+ reps is next level freaky. I gas out at 12-13. I can't fathom going for double.
You people saying the reps aren’t clean are crazy. The NFL combine and the NFL for that matter isn’t a bodybuilding or hypertrophy contest…it’s a power, speed and explosiveness contest. If you want to showcase how explosive and powerful you are, you’re not gonna lift 225 with perfect form and tempo…you’re gonna lift that shit as explosively and fast as possible. Now I’m not saying don’t use good form etc. but to expect these guys to perform the bench press like bodybuilders when they’re at an nfl combine is insane.
mostly that half the guys aren’t gripping the bar evenly, one hand will be in a completely different space from center as the other. they definitely don’t specialize their training around just benching and having the most optimal technique
You need to adjust your Reps, sets, weight Etc. increase your carb intake quite a bit beginning a day before trying a PR helps also. My best is 225 for 16 Reps. I've been lifting for 1 year. Currently I'm having joint pain pretty much all over my body so I'm taking a month or maybe more off.
I’m 58yrs old and can bang out about 8 at 225lbs back in the day I was at probably 15-16 … at a body weight of about 185-190 . It’s all about consistency be a life long fitness advicate
The wider the grip the shorter the distance - the easier the rep. Plus bouncing off your chest and also raising your chest off the bench to meet the bar as you pull down makes it easier. It’s not just strength it’s strategy. Powerlifting.
@@fizzle2323 most of the combine athletes are doing it without strategy is what I'm saying, hence their numbers could be higher if they made it easier by following what I described which is what the tv presenter did and he also partially explained as to why he achieved 45 reps.
When I was about 26 I was 190 solid. I could do 225 30 reps and 275 10 reps. The good old days. Now at 43 I can only do 225 10 reps and 275 about 4 reps. Time flys.
I hear ya, I did 255x12 at 20yrs old at slightly puffy 200lbs (think i was at 19% BF), never pushed heavier as that was about my peak training. At nearly 40, I still lift but hold myself to 205 on bench as I had a rotator cuff injury/surgery from a mountain biking crash in my late 20s. Time does fly but don't you still feel like a kid? But then i think back to all the crazy stuff I did on motorcycles, quads and cars (I was a gearhead before fast and the furious came out my senior year of high school) and couldn't fathom doing that shit again 😅
Wow! there's another Jay Hooks out there that lifts. When I first saw the post I was like, "when the hell did I post that?" then I seen how old you are. I'm 60, started lifting at 52, can still do 9 -10 reps at 225. Keep grinding.
Guy spotting is killing them. Losing track of the ceiling as you bring it down when he leans over you makes you go limp almost immediately. I say this as someone who used to powerlift.
“Lock out” for Griffin was cold 💀😂
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Saquon Barkley getting 29 reps as a RB is insane
Nick Chubb also had 29 reps
@@zachconstantino3173 that’s insanely strong. Nick Chubb was built like a full grown man in high school lmao
Chubb’s is way more impressive then barkley’s T. rex arms
His arms seem "short" relative to his weight, if so that makes for a bench pressing edge. Less distance for the bar to travel makes all the difference in rep output. As a random example Dillon at 6:50 has much more distance to cover in order to achieve full lockout which makes high reps more difficult. Same principle applies to deadlifts, barbell squats etc
Not to say Barkley isnt much stronger than a guy like #27 (7:53) who did 17 while also having short arms
Even crazier is Jerick Mckinnon has the RB record at 32 reps. You would never expect that just hearing his voice lol
7:21 Bro if that man screams “LOCK IT OUT” while I’m doing a rep, I’m locking it out😭
First time I ever said "I'm sorry" under the bench
@@seandafny is that you lmao
@@jorgeo1492 it was a joke it's not him
45 reps is wild ☠️
You mean 0 reps. Bouncing the weight 45 times isn't a single actual rep...nor is it impressive tbh.
@@Petehrrepping 100kg 45 times is extremely impressive.
@@KK001 There wasn't a single rep performed, he was bouncing the weight like a clown. I won't say everyone can do it cause it does require a bit of strength, but it's definitely not something impressive.
@OP Ryuunosuke he was bouncing the weight really badly but theres not many people who can bench 100kg even once so id say it is impressive still.
@@Petehr bro this isn’t powerlifting they’re just trying to get as many reps as possible
20 REPS WITH ONE ARM
Hes got two arms. You can tell his right arm was carrying most the lod
Both arms. The forearm doesnt do much in the bench. Its just the support
Back in the day we never bounced the weight off our chest. Rather we'd rest the bar on our chest for one second before pushing it to a full lock.
LOCKOUT !!
@@peterrodby2786 good for you
Anyone saying Heath Evans’ 45 reps wasn’t impressive is jealous and/or doesn’t know anything about lifting weights lmao. Man goes to my gym on occasion and he’s huge.
Ong
Mans juiced to the gills
You obviously don’t lift. Yea he’s strong 💪 but what he’s doing by bouncing it off his chest is like using the machine when you bench tottally different ball game kid
@@taylorcook5238 go ahead an bench 225 45 times and get back with me. And take a look at the shorts I post and tell me I don't lift.
Def was a thing
I just hit my PR of 225 and this is so motivating to me. I'm only 165 body weight and I want to get to a point where I can rep 225 for like 4-5 at least!
Update: I just tried reps with 225 for the first time and was able to bang out 3! Feels solid, my next goal is 5-10.
New update: I hit a new PR of 260 and now I can Rep 225 for 4-5 and hit 225 for 1-2 easily on my warmup sets!
update: I’m now fighting mma so I’m not focused on heavy weight too much anymore but can still bang out a rep of 225. Just trying to build and maintain a solid mma build!
Same. I’m 145 body weight and working towards 225 bench, I’m at 215 at the moment
Stop being pick me no one cares
@@AndrewPhillips post physique
@@AndrewPhillips clearly you care enough to reply 😬I was being positive but you got in your feelings I guess
@@colespradlin5440 that’s awesome bro, keep going!
Somehow I ended up here, but my goal has been to hit 225 with 8-10 reps so I’m glad this came across my feed
Consistency, thats what it takes. And thats been my hold back. Im getting better, and im already seeing myself getting strong faster from it. Hit every body part at least twice a week
Bench press at least three times a week and dont rep to failure on the warm up and lighter sets. Try to do an extra rep every week
Bruh thats nothing. If you are at least 170lbs and lift for 2 years straight NO BREAKS, youll get there
Long arm guys struggled
These lifts are very impressive
John3:16For God so love the world he sent his only begotten son for whoever believes in him shall not perish but live an everlasting life
why high reps isnt that endurance only? it would think in nfl they need explosiveness.
@@24sowl11 Yea higher reps are more for muscle endurance. I don’t know why they training that in the combine but it’s whateva
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@@nona9180amen ❤
I didn’t notice he was missing a hand. Wild!!
Yeah you probably thought he was his twin brother they both played for the Seahawks last season
My boy hit 45 reps at the end. We should all aim to be in shape like that at that age.
With a tie and dress shirt on. I'm sure that made the whole lifting process awkward. Too that with dress clothes on was amazing.
Hes strong asf no doubt, but what makes guys like Saquan and DK insane is that they are both athletic freaks who can run a 40 in under 4.4, doubt the last guy could run under 5 at his size.
@razatiger22 anyone that can bench 225 45 times in a tucked in tight fitting suit spur of the moment is also an athletic freak my guy....@@razatiger22
@@razatiger22I’m sure Heath Evans doesn’t have the same speed now but he ran like a sub 4.6 at his combine. Freakishly fast to be that big.
@@razatiger22 Yeah and I doubt they could lift 45 reps at their size, wtf kind of point is that? He destroyed them all lol
I wanna know what the hell Saquon Barkley takes to give him super human strength.
He takes money and buys a gym member ships
@@euniquevarner75 just not true
6g of creatine is what he takes 🥵
@@Flu_b diet and consitency to my bad
@@Flu_b yes very true. If he’s been working out since middle school and still works out now that’s almost 10 years of lifting. Which is enough to get strong as shit
It’s insane to see how strong these guys are even if their form is lackluster
Because you think UA-cam bodybuilding is the standard
@@wileecoyote5749the form is total shit.
There is no form here.
They're very strong, but technique is not existing here.
Is not even "bodybuilding"; people should look at powerlifters technique.
There is only one correct form, that one from powerlifting.
That is the ONLY bench press proper form in existence.
@@AmaterasuXD dumbest shit I've ever heard
@@wileecoyote5749 body building and being strong enough to perform in the nfl is completely different. Body Builders goals are not even to be as strong as possible; it is simply to look as good as possible.
@@AmaterasuXD it is because the objective of the combine is to showcase your skills, they're not lifting to be stronger here so their form is not that important. They are more focused on getting it up as many times as possible.
I'm 20 years old, 205 lbs and I just did 225 x 23. Stay consistent. You guys got this!
Congrats Jake! Update us in 6 months to a year! You got this dude!
Strong as a mf 😂
You a beast man I’m 21 and I might hit 3 max, keep going man!
thats beast
Facts I hit it for 20
Training 4yrs, can hit 18 reps, but im old af
What these guys are achieving at their ages is freakin insane
all you gotta do is tren hard, eat clen, anavar give up
@@The_Conspiracy_Analyst i like the way you shpell
@@sadworldwide lol
@@The_Conspiracy_Analyst genius
@@The_Conspiracy_Analyst lol u know it
These dudes are literally beast to be repping out at this weight, literally an achievement for most ppl to even reach this weight once
Honestly it’s expected for me these guys are shredded some of these were low !
An achievement to bench 225? That's literally nothing.
@@guccidan2026 ur just a different breed bruh
@@jah96 A different breed to bench... 225? It's just.. 225 bruh. You can hit that in 3 months with training, nutrition and sleep... like wtf. Oh my god. Modern men are so weak. I'm incline pressing 290+ now at 178lbs. 225lbs is literally a warmup for everything.
@guccidan2026 lmao or ur just really strong, bro I've never seen anyone do 295 Incline in my life in person, most I've even seen was 315 on flat! And 225 on incline😂
I've been training for nearly 2 years and I can press 225 for 4 reps. To see someone toss it up 45 times makes me question reality.
Edit: Mom I'm Famous
Try steroids /s
Also congrats on getting 2 plates for reps
Fr bruh
Also consider your size man, that dude probably weighs over 250 lol. Weight moves weight, so if you’re smaller it’s already harder for you.
I used to bench 225 10 times and I was 150 pounds. It’s about practice.
And he is in a suit
Holy shit! The guy with the prosthetic was insane, love that. At first in my teens my 1rm was 215, had to work up to it for years and seeing the combine bench made it look fun so I started amrap-ing 185. My best now with 225 is 26 reps but I am also now 260lbs. Good luck to all and be safe.
tren hard, anavar ?
@@SAMMYJR00777 give up!! i gotchu bro! been left unreplied for 8 months. cant let that slide😤
The amount of strength and power on an NFL field is crazy. If a normal person stepped in a game for 1 play they might be killed
Rugby much harder nfl players wear pads and helmets and rest every 10 seconds
@@StarzzyJJASDthey wear pads and helmets because they’re way stronger than rugby players
@@StarzzyJJASDthis debate been killed long ago. Its a known fact football players are faster, stronger, and hit harder
Probably they are, but it's a different sport - I'm not sure they'd have the cardio, and I'm not sure they'd be able to deal with the carnage of a rugby field without coming up in a rugby background. But I'm sure as far as athletic absurdity goes, yes, they are probably more impressive@@GamingCentralTV1
45 at the end was crazy!
Didnt lock out on 1 rep wife grip still impresive
I just did 225 x 5 for the first time. It felt light but did not want to push it and ruin my day by failing. I'll try to hit a crazy number and come back to this video. Repping 2 plates def makes you feel like a beast
Run your day by failing?? BOY THATS THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO
Cool story, Bro.
@@chrish5503 thanks for reading pipsqueak
interesting im 180 and can do 245 20+ times before i get real tired and never trained bench just try it when im at the gym with my friends
Should’ve kept going till failure, its the best feeling when you can push for an extra few reps in, but ofc do it with a spotter around
Much respect to all the dudes who got under the bar and put in the work! Special shout-out the the dude with the prosthetic arm and the sports analyst who did 45 reps! 💪🏽🔥💯👏🏽🔥💰🏈🏋🏽
This is so motivating man, watching at these beasts smashing the iron!
Idk how I ended up here but this shit motivating as hell
Repent and trust in Christ and you shall know the truth 🙌🙌🙏
Same bro but it’s good that I watched this though now I want to go to the gym
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I instantly want to go lock some shit out
@@randomrecipes5007 just don’t it on leg press machine. I’m deadass
6:15 AJ Dillon's physique is crazy
DK is even more crazy
@@shrimpfist ofc but bro i was shocked how fluent that lift was for ah compared to guys like CEH. shit looked like lightwork
juice
Yeah you can really see those lats on him
Them lats tho
The combine isnt a contest of strict form. Its a gauge of power, stamina, and strength. If a guy hits a couple reps with poor form that doesnt mean shit to me as a scout. Im not worried about his form on the last 5 reps of his combine bench. . I can see if a mf is powerful or not
Bullshit you ain’t a scout
Agreed brother
I agree. Some people on here are slow asf they don’t understand that it’s as many reps as possible with 225.
yep!!! just brutal raw effort!!
I just hit two plates for a max, this inspires to to work harder 🦍
Hell yeah I just hit 230 last week and aiming even higher 💯
Grown man strength is real
This is athlete elite training and genetic strenght. Average grown Man who doesnt hit the gym benches like 135-155 for 1.
more lkie 110-125 for 1 and it's probably less if they work a computer job. All my buddies always assumed they benched "probly like 200" but they could never get 135. Except my brother, who did it like x13 with absolutely zero experience but he was like 285 pounds. But in my experience, that's beastly. It took me like a year to get to 135 haha, I got trapped under the bar with like 95 on it as a teenager, it's why I started lifting @@dawidjasiak9646
@@dawidjasiak9646I doubt that a regular guy is that weak
@@ChoooChooo you can doubt all you want but thats reality and i said average guy. A average 30 year old that has a non physical work who does not engage in sport activities in his free time just is going to be closer to 95 lbs than 135 even. That guy is even abit weaker now than when he was 20 and still active physicaly. Most guys in the gym cant bench 225 why would you think that average guy can can do good.
They’re bouncing on every rep, I love how one of the guys said watch the bounce hahaha!
🧢
8:02 has tons of control on every rep
It’s the NFL combine not a form analysis
Yeah the announcer doubled the average athlete output!
That announcer is Heath Evans (longtime Fullback for the New Orleans Saints)
45 in a shirt and 👔.
UNREAL!!!
Iron God
He told her "Quiet!" 😂🤣
45 reps Jesus Christ 😂
didnt lock out a lot of times
@@Suleyman98 like who are u
@@kevneedbev there is a reason why they say lock out in the contest
@@Suleyman98you’re a 🤡. Next time you’re in the gym try 3/4 repping the bench and let me know how you do.
@@ianjohnson8501 sure kid
I desperately want to find John Browns combine video, dude weighed 179lbs and did 25 reps 😭😭😭
45 225 s is wild asf he did that
Did nobody watch to the end ???!!!! The tv host just did 225 for 45 bro WHATTT stronger than all them 😂😂😂😭😭😭
Saquon is a freak athlete
I like how they support each other even though they are clearly competing for the higher numbers.
59 yrs old here and just did 225 x 19 - It's a fun weight to use. Good job everyone killing it : )
You got this kings! Dadbod over here can do 225x25 at 36 (started at 32) and it's only the beginning! Don't be discouraged, we're all kings, YOU'RE A KING! LET'S FUCKING GOOOOO!!!!!
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Been training for 8 years now in weightlifting. 225 for 32 is my record.
How do you train to add more reps? Lifting heavier or lighter for even more reps?
@@absurd64both 👍
Lifelong dream to hit 40…at 37 now.
Add chains and bands an work on the upper back
Dang
I've been doing push-ups for years and wanted to try bench again, since I hadn't tried since high school 2001. I was able to do 225 5 times not bad for me!
29 is pretty damn good
2:59 "lets go daddy" AINT NO WAY
Lol
And to think 225 was my max in high school😆 these guys make it look lighter than air
I can’t call myself strong until I’m able to do this
I’m 3 centuries old, 69m tall and weigh 42000 tons. I just benched 225 for the first time with nothing but my nose hairs. Aiming for 8 gazillion reps next time. Wish me luck boys
natty?
That boy who did 45 reps is a savage. They should do the same challenge with the lowerbody but with the Trap Bar Deadlift. I think the trap bar Deadlift is one of the only lowerbody lifts that can be done heavy, explosively, for a lot of reps in a safe manner. 405 for the trap bar Deadlift tho
Nah do like 350. 405 for reps is hard as fuck even for nfl players
@@ajnegro2052 I found that out the hard way lol
@@tylerscott2116 on trap bar my max is prolly like 380. And I had to try hard asf lmao cuz I only weigh like 175-180
@@ajnegro2052there’s a guy from the uk that pause reps 500 pounds
Bruh these lifts impressive as hell and to think most of em close gripping that shit too
Who else watches this while they hit their set on the bench?
Before I hit the gym 😂
I know I’m only 17 and benching 225 for 5-7 reps is the most I can do is impressive but these combine videos make me jealous and strive to be even more stronger
The second DK came I knew he about to go crazy
I could only toss 225 9-10 times. So it’s impressive seeing these dudes get after it.
Impressive to do it only once. Most people can't. I'm 60, been lifting for 8 years, and 9 -10 times is about what I can still do. I am starting to see my strength lessen as I continue to age.
10 reps of 225 is normal if you're at least 170lbs.
@@jayhooks6031How did it take you 60 years to bench what teenagers are doing in 3 months
@guccidan2026 stfu.. you don’t even take the bar all the way down to your chest on your lifts.. you’re a pussy.
@@guccidan2026 absolutely not. Most people can't hit 225 for 1, so it certainly isn't "normal" for 10 reps of 225 at 170 lbs bw.
mad at the spotter at 5:17 i think he had that rep
It’s better to be safe than sorry
@@j.c.t3617 it’s only 225 bro
@@krensic2660 can still get injured
@@j.c.t3617 not likely tho at the level
Was thinking the same thing.
Damn! I'm 52 and I can bench 225lbs for 10. These dudes are strong...inspiration!
U need some test and ur good to go bro for sure 25 reps like nothing
Man a WR repping 27 is insane, DK's a Beast 💪
"Lock em out"
I GET IT ! lol 😆
Personal best was 225 x 32 in 2019 @44 years old, weight probably 220-225 lbs at the time. Max at that was415 steroid free. I've noticed this is tied to genetics. a lot of people who work out harder than i do, can't do this, but definitely high rep training is the way.
An old gym meathead. In my younger days at 5'11 195 lbs. on any given day bang out thirty reps at 225 on a flat bench. On decline forty to forty five reps. Now in my mid fifties the shoulders are shot. I'm still in the gym but haven't benched in years. Not sure I could even do one rep without a lot of pain.
Ok
what killed your shoulders?
@@reyza1899Bench pressing obviously. Even if you do it with “good” form, you will pay sooner or later. One of the many reasons I’m against bench pressing. Matter of fact, my focus has always been strict overhead pressing. Shoulder blades move freely, it’s more athletic and more impressive once you can press huge poundages above the head (your whole body is the stabilizer not the bench).
Sure you did
The difference between decline and flat bench press is 7%. How did you do 200% more? I think you’re capping
These guys have the best nutritionists, chefs, diet and STRENGTH COACHES
peds
And, for some of them, juice
@@noncog1 juice is illegal in sports and players get drug tested so I don’t think that’ll slide 💀
@@cj.59 almost all top level sports test, and almost all top level sports have people on peds, the testing isnt good, and its on purpose, a lot of the sanctioning bodies dont care about keeping it out 100%, just it not happening to a huge degree. Its even in the olympics, which has the largest governing body there is. its so understood in strength sports that athletes competing in tested federations are no longer refered to as clean or natural, just tested, because we understand that theyre still using, just being careful about what they take and when so they can test clean. Its in every single sport, every super hero movie (with the exception of the newest batman movie), and even in your local gym where theres nothin on the line bcs they just enjoy the strength and the look. I even know a couple of my coworkers who dont play sports and work out very casually are open about it. Id bet any amount of money that some of these guys are on peds, even if to a small degree. That doesnt discredit there work, and its not calling them out bcs like i said, its in ever sport, but we need to be honest and transparent about it for the sake of those comparing themselves to these people without knowing, and for the sake of the health of those using. Peds can be extremely dangerous, those using them need ro have access to blood work and information to keep themselves healthy, as opposed to picking their chemical and dosing based on what wont get caught.
@@cj.59 you know nfl players are on juice right?
bro last clips is actually INSANE
45 was ridiculous. Great form too
Spotter would drive me nuts
Same, dude wasn’t even letting the guys fight for that last rep
Straight up beast mode! 💯
Jesus Loves everybody Amen
That spotter man . . .it would just piss me off
First dude is literally using the widest grip possible😂
That’s crazy i guessed how many reps he would do and i was spot on 😂
Anyone else question why the bench press is the staple lift to display strength instead of a deadlift or squat?
Generally you will see more 405 squats and 494 deadlifts for example before 315 bench
The clean and press is a better test of overall strength for athletes. The clean is the explosive part of the lift. And the strict press is the brute strength element. It perfectly tests both types of strength an athlete needs on the field.
When ole boy told her to Shut Up 😂
Notice they are repping 225 without some crazy arched back form. The reps are legit.
It's estimated that only 1% of the population can bench 225+
So give yourself a pat on the back if you can. But realize doing 25+ reps is next level freaky.
I gas out at 12-13. I can't fathom going for double.
*Dude on the bench locks out their bench.
Referee: LoCKOuT🤓
Motivation cornball
@@cj.59My ass
You people saying the reps aren’t clean are crazy. The NFL combine and the NFL for that matter isn’t a bodybuilding or hypertrophy contest…it’s a power, speed and explosiveness contest. If you want to showcase how explosive and powerful you are, you’re not gonna lift 225 with perfect form and tempo…you’re gonna lift that shit as explosively and fast as possible. Now I’m not saying don’t use good form etc. but to expect these guys to perform the bench press like bodybuilders when they’re at an nfl combine is insane.
Fr bruh🤦🏾♂️
You mean powerlifters, right? Not bodybuilders. Sorry if I come off ad picky in this comment.
mostly that half the guys aren’t gripping the bar evenly, one hand will be in a completely different space from center as the other. they definitely don’t specialize their training around just benching and having the most optimal technique
This is light work. I just turned 12 and warmup with 30 reps of 405
No the fuck you did not
Saquon was very impressive for being rb
These boys been lifting since 12🤣
😂😂
It’s crazy seeing this because I can only do 225 for 5 reps
I bet you’re in the top 1-3% of the world lifting that much. These dudes are the top .0001%. Pretty hard to compare yourself to these guys.
@@sandoshack agreed, and two they have the trainers specifically to teach them how to increase their reps,
I am 17 but my max is 240. I can only do 225 twice. Just curious what is you max considering you can do 225 5 times Orzy?
@@danieldecristofaro4227 my max is 245lb
@@sandoshack Damn that really make me feel special
7:27 ts looked painful 🤦🏽♂️
😂
Last dude gettin 45 in a button up and tie is crazy
To get to 225 is a journey ngl. That shit is heavy 😅😅😅
Yup. The beauty about it is, though.... eventually... it starts feeling lighter.
What do you call those plates that fit together?
interlocking plates
some of these boys use hella close grip
It's better.
You need to adjust your Reps, sets, weight Etc. increase your carb intake quite a bit beginning a day before trying a PR helps also. My best is 225 for 16 Reps. I've been lifting for 1 year. Currently I'm having joint pain pretty much all over my body so I'm taking a month or maybe more off.
The bounce technique gives you an extra 5-10 reps depending on your strength -> THIS + there are a lot of guys doing like 3/4 range of motion.
Last dude would be a crazy center
I’m 58yrs old and can bang out about 8 at 225lbs back in the day I was at probably 15-16 … at a body weight of about 185-190 . It’s all about consistency be a life long fitness advicate
The wider the grip the shorter the distance - the easier the rep. Plus bouncing off your chest and also raising your chest off the bench to meet the bar as you pull down makes it easier. It’s not just strength it’s strategy. Powerlifting.
Look at DK Metcalf’s bench, regular grip, and the guy right after him too
@@fizzle2323 most of the combine athletes are doing it without strategy is what I'm saying, hence their numbers could be higher if they made it easier by following what I described which is what the tv presenter did and he also partially explained as to why he achieved 45 reps.
Yeah, powerlifters look like cheaters compared to the average bodybuilder.
@@michaelangelo5783 well in powerlifting it’s about moving the weight as effectively as possible
The wider the easier? Lmao I don’t think so
When I was about 26 I was 190 solid. I could do 225 30 reps and 275 10 reps. The good old days. Now at 43 I can only do 225 10 reps and 275 about 4 reps. Time flys.
I hear ya, I did 255x12 at 20yrs old at slightly puffy 200lbs (think i was at 19% BF), never pushed heavier as that was about my peak training. At nearly 40, I still lift but hold myself to 205 on bench as I had a rotator cuff injury/surgery from a mountain biking crash in my late 20s. Time does fly but don't you still feel like a kid? But then i think back to all the crazy stuff I did on motorcycles, quads and cars (I was a gearhead before fast and the furious came out my senior year of high school) and couldn't fathom doing that shit again 😅
Wow! there's another Jay Hooks out there that lifts. When I first saw the post I was like, "when the hell did I post that?" then I seen how old you are. I'm 60, started lifting at 52, can still do 9 -10 reps at 225. Keep grinding.
did u use tren hard, eat clen, anavar back in the days?
@@SAMMYJR00777 haha nah I was always all nature. I did wonder how strong I would be come if I did take that sauce lol 😂
@@jayhooks6031 dude that’s funny. lol that’s damn good weight you pushing for your age. I need to get after it ! 👍
THIS GUY IS LEGEND
White older guy .. 45 reps lol
Bouncing 💅
2nd one gotta be pay to win
Bapa would wipe the deck with these lads
At last! Men lifting things!
The juice in this is so strong
Jesus loves you 🙏🏽
He loves you too thank you!
AMEN 2 dat🙌🏽!!!
I love Jesus' nice round juicy ass
About Allah?
Amen
I barley just hit 215 today @148 bodyweight this is motivation 💯
Guy spotting is killing them. Losing track of the ceiling as you bring it down when he leans over you makes you go limp almost immediately. I say this as someone who used to powerlift.