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bench press

A lift in weightlifting that is executed from a horizontal position on a bench, in which the weight is lifted from the chest to arm's length and then lowered back to the chest.

bench press

(Individual Sports & Recreations / Weightlifting) a weight-training exercise in which a person lies on a bench and pushes a barbell upwards with both hands from chest level until the arms are straight, then lowers it again

vb bench-press

(Individual Sports & Recreations / Weightlifting) (intr) to carry out one or more bench presses

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Noun	1.	bench press - a weightlift in which you lie on your back on a bench and press weights upward weightlift, weightlifting - bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights incline bench press - a bench press performed on an inclined bench
	2.	bench press - a small punch press mounted on a workbench punch press - a power driven press used to shape metal parts

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