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bench press
noun
1.
2.
one complete repetition of this exercise.
3.
this exercise as an event in weightlifting competition.
Origin:
1975–80
1975–80
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verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
to perform a bench press with (a weight): He is small but can bench-press more than 400 pounds.
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World English Dictionary
| bench press | |
| —n | |
| 1. | 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 | |
| 2. | (intr) to carry out one or more bench presses |
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