bench press

The 'bench press' is a fundamental exercise in weightlifting, commonly performed in gyms to build upper body strength.

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Definition

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(general)An exercise where a person lies on a bench and pushes a weight upwards from chest level.

Example

  • He can bench press 200 pounds easily.
  • The bench press is a key exercise in my workout routine.

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(general)The equipment used for performing the bench press exercise, usually a flat bench and a barbell.

Example

  • Make sure the bench press is set up correctly before starting your workout.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bench press":

military pressbench strengthleg presspush upbench test