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Originally Posted by nightfx
Push up numbers do seem low but so are bench press numbers, doesn't seem like prospects prioritize their chest strength.
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I believe this is true since they are both press/push ex. Just finished a KNSS class a few months ago and sounds like contact sports athletes are trending in the direction of core and leg strength to take and deliver forceful hits. eg. a linebacker with a higher percentile squat 1 rep max than press 1 rep max is theoretically better conditioned for contact than the opposite situation.
It makes sense to me that a stronger core and lower body would be essential than big pipes and chest but maybe the combine designed around a more traditional system.