bench press
noun
: a lift or exercise in which a weight is raised by extending the arms upward while lying on a bench
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One meta-analysis has shown that creatine supplementation can increase bench press strength by approximately 5%.2
Some people may not respond to creatine supplementation.
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Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Players are judged on physical metrics, such as their bench press and 40-yard dash.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Also, upper spine (thoracic) mobility creates a stronger bench press arch, which can enhance shoulder stability and chest muscle activation.
—Julia Eskins, Outside, 22 Sep. 2025
Some common examples include push-ups, bench presses, chest presses and dips.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
Players are judged on physical metrics, such as their bench press and 40-yard dash.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Also, upper spine (thoracic) mobility creates a stronger bench press arch, which can enhance shoulder stability and chest muscle activation.
—Julia Eskins, Outside, 22 Sep. 2025
Some common examples include push-ups, bench presses, chest presses and dips.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bench press
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“Bench press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bench%20press. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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