bench press

bench press

n. A lift in weightlifting that is executed from a usually 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 (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 (Weightlifting) (intr) to carry out one or more bench presses

bench′ press`

n. a weightlifting exercise in which a barbell is raised and lowered above the chest while the lifter lies supine on a bench. [1975–80] bench′-press`, v.t., v.i.

Thesaurus

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 weightsincline bench press - a bench press performed on an inclined bench
	2.	bench press - a small punch press mounted on a workbenchpunch press - a power driven press used to shape metal parts