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A Vanderbilt Thrower’s gym video is putting professional bodybuilders to shame. U.S. Olympic Star and collegiate competitor amazed her fans with strange bench-pressing weight. Veronica Fraley is currently 15th overall in the qualifying round of the discus (59.20m) at the World Athletics Championships.?Fraley set the goal for other bodybuilders by pushing the heavy weight of 350 lbs.

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In general, female bodybuilders can bench press over 200 pounds, squat over 300 pounds, and deadlift over 400 pounds. Depending on their height, muscle mass, and body composition, the average weight of young female bodybuilders differs. However, professional female bodybuilders can lift between 115-135 lbs on average. Let’s have a look at how Veronica Fraley?s Bench Presses left professional bodybuilders surprised.

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Iris Kyle Bench Presses 375Ibs Which Is Near the Veronica Fraley?s Bench Press

Iris Kyle is considered as one of the most accomplished female bodybuilders. As of now, the fitness model has achieved seventeen overall IFBB professional titles and three IFBB professional heavyweight titles. Iris has the most IFBB professional overall wins than other female bodybuilders.? She has also acquired ten Ms Olympia titles. 5ft 7in tall Iris Kyle is a powerlifter and has bench pressed 375Ibs which is very close to what Veronica Fraley lifted. A video shared on Twitter shows Veronica Fraley bench-pressing heavy weights which majorly pro bodybuilders go for.

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However, another renowned US female bodybuilder, Andrea Shaw can bench press maximum 200lbs. In order to compare the bench press by Veronica Fraley who competed for Clemson from 2019 to 2021, Andrea is quite slighter than Olympic star. Andrea Shaw is also known for winning the most prestigious, huge female bodybuilder tournaments Ms Olympia 2020 and Ms Rising Phoenix champion.

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Another professional bodybuilder and the four-time Mr. Olympia Classic Physique winner, Chris Bumstead holds a best bench-pressed record of 435 pounds.? Though Veronica Fraley?s bench presses is still very impressive, they fall short of Bumstead?s strength.

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Another greatest and former professional bodybuilder Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger previously disclosed that his unofficial gym records are 247 Kg Squat, 226 Kg bench press, and 322 Kg deadlift.

Of course, there are various factors to consider when deciding who would prevail in a face-off besides bench press strength. However, the technique is quite important. Despite renowned bodybuilders’ exceptional strength, stature, and flawless techniques, Veronica Fraley?s bench press strength is amazing as she is doing this like a pro bodybuilder even without knowing the techniques.

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Because of her extraordinary power of weightlifting, Veronica Fraley who was a competitor in the 2023 Pan American Games, may surely provide a serious challenge to professional bodybuilders.

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Shivangi Agrawal is a Senior NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. She focuses on uncovering NFL stories that resonate with fans, particularly during game-day coverage. Shivangi blends traditional football analysis with entertainment angles and off-season narratives, delivering engaging, journalistically grounded content that goes beyond the field. With eight years of experience in journalism, she has contributed to articles, features, and audience-focused reporting, combining strong storytelling skills with a deep understanding of the NFL and its broader culture.

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