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benchpress Synonyms
Another word for benchpress
Choosing another word for benchpress depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"Incorporating the bench press into his weekly routine significantly improved his upper-body strength."
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• verb (Context 2)
To lift a weight upward from chest level while lying on one's back on an exercise bench.
Usage Example
"After months of consistent training, she was able to bench-press her own body weight."
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Benchpress. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/benchpress