Brooks Koepka or Bryson DeChambeau: Who Can Bench Press More Weight?

Published 12/05/2021, 6:00 PM EST

Golfers are not required to be the fittest athletes to excel in the sport. It’s a fact, not a misconception. It is more of a skill and mind-based game than pure athleticism.

However, the recent trend has seen golfers hitting the gym in hopes of building muscle mass to improve their speed and distance. And Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau are two of the most built golfers out there.

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Brooks vs Bryson: Who can lift more?

In a press conference before the epic showdown on Capital Ones The Match, the duo appeared on the hot seat to answer some questions. Amidst many revelations, one that caught our eye was when they were each asked how much they can bench press in the gym.

Bryson went first, and said, “275. That’s all I got.” He got comments from both sides of the spectrum. One side of the panel said, “That’s huge for a golfer,” while another said, “That’s lower than I thought.” DeChambeau said that bench-pressing does not create long drives, which is why he does not spend a lot of time on them.

He went on to reveal that speed is the main criteria for achieving distance, for which he practices rotational movements. He said he practiced throwing a discus, hammer, and sledge hammer. Koepka, on the other hand, revealed he can press 315 lbs.

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What does a session in the gym look like for Brooks Koepka and DeChambeau?

From his last known workout schedule, we know Brooks likes to focus on all aspects of physical training. He trains for five to six hours every day, almost six days a week. It includes bench presses: 100kg x 15 reps, deadlifts: 133kg, squats, Ab Core Machine, sit-ups, decline sit-ups, hammer curls- 45 lbs (12-15 reps) and regular curls- 45 lbs (12-15 reps)

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Besides strength and power training, he includes cardio, endurance, stretching, and recovery into his workout regimen as well.

On the other hand, DeChambeau ‘committed more time to building symmetrical strength in his core through exercises that focused on trunk rotation, trunk flexion, leg flexion, back extension, and side bends.’ The majority of his workout focused on resistance exercises and calisthenics to work on different body parts.

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However, each of their respective workouts seems to be working for them. What do you think?

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Ishita Bhargava is a Golf content writer at Essentially Sports. Currently pursuing her undergraduate degree from the Shri Ram College of Commerce, she has a keen interest in sports and fitness. When not playing or watching a sports event, Ishita can be seen spending time with her pets or binge-watching.

Brooks Koepka or Bryson DeChambeau: Who Can Bench Press More Weight?

Brooks vs Bryson: Who can lift more?

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What does a session in the gym look like for Brooks Koepka and DeChambeau?