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What is Bench Press?
A press where you lower a barbell to your chest and push it back up while lying down.
In context
Bench Press is a key concept in powerlifting. A press where you lower a barbell to your chest and push it back up while lying down. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related powerlifting terms
Common questions.
What does bench press mean?
A press where you lower a barbell to your chest and push it back up while lying down.
What category does bench press belong to?
Bench Press is a term from powerlifting in strength and fitness training. Browse more powerlifting terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does bench press matter for training?
Understanding bench press helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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