I spent nearly a decade in college football weight rooms, first as a player and later as a coach. Allow me to share three of the most legendary NFL weight room tales I’ve come across. 1 — Walter Payton’s Deadlift: There’s a well-known tale about the greatest running back ever: anyone who attempted to match him in hill sprints at his Mississippi home would inevitably end up puking. While that’s impressive, it pales in comparison to lifting 625 pounds in a deadlift when you only weigh 208 pounds. Clyde Emrich, the Chicago Bears strength coach, vouches that Payton achieved this feat during his prime. 2 — Terry Long’s Squat: Seeking to grab the attention of NFL teams in 1983 after his time at East Carolina, Terry participated in his sole powerlifting meet. And his stats were astonishing: an 837-pound squat, a 501-pound bench press, and an almost world-record-breaking 865-pound deadlift. 3 — The Ultimate Legend: Larry Allen’s Bench Press: Larry Allen wasn’t just an exceptional o...