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The stories of Robles's training took on a mythical quality—charging up hills with his Sun Devils teammates, bench-pressing 305 pounds, a 125-pound wrestler with upper-body power sculpted by a lifetime on crutches.
The NCAA Weekend's Biggest Winner Jason Gay 2011
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I started bench-pressing again and had someone help me lie down on the bench, stand on my feet, and hold my knees.
Body by Design Kris Gethin 2011
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Vowels seem to swell deep in Caleb's throat, but he squeezes them through clenched teeth, as if bench-pressing cinder blocks in the vocal booth.
Album review: Kings of Leon, "Come Around Sundown" Chris Richards 2010
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Vowels seem to swell deep in Caleb's throat, but he squeezes them through clenched teeth, as if bench-pressing cinder blocks in the vocal booth.
Kings of Leon bemoan their rock stardom on latest album, 'Come Around Sundown' Chris Richards 2010
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After Jennings 'Senior Bowl show, teams played closer attention to his combine workouts, which included notable results, including big, strong hands that measured 103/8 inches and bench-pressing 225 pounds 29 times.
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His combine workout included a best 40-yard dash time of 4.40 seconds and 25 repetitions bench-pressing 225 pounds.
Draft stock: Defensive backs offer deep class of solid performers 2009
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I started bench-pressing again and had someone help me lie down on the bench, stand on my feet, and hold my knees.
Body by Design Kris Gethin 2011
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Wouldn't it be wise to add that information to all the running, jumping and bench-pressing numbers from sweaty NFL hopefuls who, within a few days, may find themselves without an NFL to play in?
The Confounding Allure of the NFL Combine Jason Gay 2011
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Obsessed with running, bench-pressing and crunches, I had front-loaded myself with muscle.
Hit the Floor and Give Me a Dozen...Pillar Bridges Kevin Helliker 2010
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Obsessed with running, bench-pressing and crunches, I had front-loaded myself with muscle.
Hit the Floor and Give Me a Dozen...Pillar Bridges Kevin Helliker 2010
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