Okay, so I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz about Rhea Ripley’s physique, and honestly, who hasn’t? She’s a beast! So I decided, “Why not see what kind of weight this powerhouse is working with?” I’m not trying to be her, just curious about the numbers.
Digging for Info
First, I hit up the usual spots – Google, wrestling forums, fan pages, you name it. The problem? It’s all over the place! Some sites say one thing, others say something completely different. It’s like trying to nail jelly to a wall.
My “Educated Guess” Approach
Since I couldn’t find anything concrete, I decided to take a more, let’s say, “observational” approach. Here’s what I did:
- I watched a bunch of her matches and training clips. I mean, a lot.
- I paid attention to the weights she was shown using in those clips (squats, deadlifts, etc.). Obviously, these are probably not her max efforts, but it gives a ballpark.
- I compared what I saw to my own workouts. I know what I can lift, and I tried to gauge where she might be based on how she was handling the weights in the videos. Super scientific, I know.
My (Very) Rough Estimates
Again, this is just me eyeballing it, so take it with a huge grain of salt:
- Squats: I’m guessing she’s comfortably squatting at least 225 lbs, probably more. She looks solid and strong in her lower body.
- Deadlifts: This one’s tougher, but I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s pulling over 315 lbs. She just has that raw power look.
- Bench Press: I’m less sure about this one, but I’d estimate somewhere in the 135-185 lbs range.
The Takeaway
The bottom line? Rhea Ripley is strong. Like, really strong. My little experiment didn’t give me exact numbers, but it definitely confirmed what we all already knew: she’s a force to be reckoned with in the gym, and, of course, in the ring.
It was a fun little dive into the world of wrestling strength, even if I didn’t get the definitive answers I was initially hoping for. It’s inspiring to see what she can do!
