NFL, NBA sports doctor weighs in on Mamdani's viral 135-pound bench press fail: 'Trump could lift more'

At the annual Men's Day open streets event in Brooklyn in 2025, the socialist NYC mayoral candidate failed at bench pressing 135 pounds. The video of his improper technique went viral across social media platforms.

Political pundits and social media users quickly seized the opportunity to make viral the moment when socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani struggled to bench press a barbell supposedly loaded with an estimated 135 pounds.

During the annual Men's Day open streets event in Brooklyn last weekend, Mamdani failed to press the weight alone and required full bar support from a spotter.

"If you’re not able to hit that, it’s like a slap to your manhood," Dr. Chad Teague, NFL and NBA sports doctor, told Fox News Digital.

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NFL and NBA sports chiropractor Dr. Chad Teague told Fox News Digital the key to proper bench press form is an engaged core, stable feet and correct hand placement. (@__eyeg/Dr. Chad Teague)

"I think Biden could probably lift more than that," Teague said.

"I think that Trump could lift more than Mamdani," he added. "For sure."

Teague is a chiropractic physician based in Cleveland where he runs Code Chiro, a practice he co-founded with his wife. Together, they treat professional athletes, including NFL stars like Myles Garrett, David Njoku, Jarvis Landry, Raheem Mostert, and Denzel Ward, as well as NBA players such as Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors and Tre'shaun Mann of the Charlotte Hornets, among others.

"You want to have your feet more grounded on the ground and when he started lifting, his feet came up," Teague said. "That’s a pretty good sign of struggle."

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