bench press

/bɛntʃ prɛs/

/bɛntʃ prɛs/

Other forms: bench presses

Definitions of bench press

1. noun

   a small punch press mounted on a workbench
   type of:

   punch press

   a power driven press used to shape metal parts
2. noun

   a weightlift in which you lie on your back on a bench and press weights upward
   types:

   incline bench press

   a bench press performed on an inclined bench

   type of:

   weightlift, weightlifting

   bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights