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Definition of benchpress

benchpress

/ˈbɛntʃˌprɛs/
bench · press
Plural:benchpresses
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Past Simple:benchpressed
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Past Participle:benchpressed
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Present Participle:benchpressing
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benchpress Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A weightlifting exercise in which a person lies supine on a flat or inclined bench and pushes a weighted barbell or dumbbells upward from chest level until the arms are fully extended.

Example

"Incorporating the benchpress into his weekly routine significantly improved his upper-body strength."

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• verb

1

To lift a weight upward from chest level while lying on one's back on an exercise bench.

Example

"After months of consistent training, she was able to benchpress her own body weight."

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• Nearby Words

bench
benchmark
benchmarking
benchpress
benchtop
benchwarmer
bend

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Benchpress. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/benchpress
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