| bench press n. 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
n
(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
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  bench press - a weightlift in which you lie on your back on a bench and press weights upwardweightlift, 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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