bench-press

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bench pres]
- /bɛntʃ prɛs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bench pres]
- /bɛntʃ prɛs/

Definitions of bench-press word

noun bench-press a weightlifting exercise in which one lies supine on a bench and with both hands pushes a barbell or fixed weight upward from chest level to arm's length and then lowers it back to chest level: usually repeated in sets. 1
noun bench-press one complete repetition of this exercise. 1
noun bench-press this exercise as an event in weightlifting competition. 1
verb bench-press (weightlifting) To press the weight of a barbell away from one's body while lying on a bench. 0

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Origin of bench-press

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1975-80

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Parts of speech for Bench-press

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bench-press popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.