The bench press, star of chest day, has long stood as the de facto measure for a lifter’s strength. There are, of course, more holistic ways to measure physical strength—and if your goal is ...

I benched over 500 pounds for reps at my peak in the NFL. And that wasn’t just some fluke – it was the result of deliberate ...

Discover why the bench press gets a bad rap and how to fix your form for max strength, size, and safety. Learn pro-level techniques from NFL vet and Power Athlete CEO John Welbourn ...

The NFL combine bench press record is 49 reps of 225 pounds, set by Stephen Paea in 2011. At the time, the defensive lineman was a consensus All-America selection from Oregon State.