During bench press throws, Baker et al. (2001) explored the effect of load between 40 — 80 kg (31 -62 % 1RM) on peak power output in highly trained rugby players.
Assessing the effect of training variables, Newton et al. (1997) found a main effect of load on average and peak velocity
during the bench press throw exercise.
Assessing the effect of bench press muscle action and region, Newton et al. (1997) found that a greater concentric average velocity was achieved at all loads between 15 — 90 % of 1RM
during the bench press throw when preceded by the eccentric muscle action compared to the concentric - only muscle action.
They reported that the strongest players displayed significantly greater peak power
during bench press throws (715W vs. 645W).