The crunching numbers, re-evaluating 225 lb Bench Press Reps The number of repetitions completed at 225 pounds still gets talked about a lot when evaluating the football-playing strength prospects in Indy.
Performance Benchmarks
15 Reps: The number should be considered impressive for most NFL positions as it speaks to a serviceable level of strength and stamina.
20 Reps — strong, especially for skill positions.bench press (ad) Shows both power and stamina
Position-Specific Insights
Anything under 20 reps is a red flag to scouts for linemen. This threshold is an indication of the physical demands that these players experience during matches.
Skill position players (WRs/DB’s) will usually get at least 10, any lower than that could be a potential deficiency in upper body strength.
Historical Context
Only a few players have ever posted at least 40 reps in the NFL Combine’s bench press, and that’s certainly reflected by his performance. Any rep total would be remarkable, but 55 is 6 more than the current record of 49 reps Stephen Paea posted in 2011 so it just proves Gronk will exceed all possible measurements for top level athletes.
In general, while athletes may perform slightly above or below these benchmarks depending on their training and body composition, this is a solid guideline to determine an athlete’s professional readiness.