bench press
noun
: a lift or exercise in which a weight is raised by extending the arms upward while lying on a bench
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The nitrate group had a higher bench press weight and higher average and peak power outputs.9
Another study compared the effects of creatine nitrate and creatine monohydrate.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Oct. 2024
In addition to curls, Galpin says that other exercises such as lat pull-downs, diamond push-ups, dips, close grip bench press, pull-ups, bent-over rows and even lower body exercises like the deadlift can activate the biceps.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
Twelve months prior to testing as part of the study, his training typically consisted of lower-body squats, deadlifts, leg presses, knee extensions, upper-body bench presses, shoulder presses, dumbbell/barbell rows, and lat pull-downs.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2024
This year’s competitions include bench press, dodgeball, air pistol, pickleball, rowing, baseball, bowling and golf, including the debut of the Ultimate Firefighter competition at the Heartland Fire Training Facility, 1301 N. Marshall Ave, El Cajon.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Oct. 2024
In addition to curls, Galpin says that other exercises such as lat pull-downs, diamond push-ups, dips, close grip bench press, pull-ups, bent-over rows and even lower body exercises like the deadlift can activate the biceps.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
Twelve months prior to testing as part of the study, his training typically consisted of lower-body squats, deadlifts, leg presses, knee extensions, upper-body bench presses, shoulder presses, dumbbell/barbell rows, and lat pull-downs.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2024
This year’s competitions include bench press, dodgeball, air pistol, pickleball, rowing, baseball, bowling and golf, including the debut of the Ultimate Firefighter competition at the Heartland Fire Training Facility, 1301 N. Marshall Ave, El Cajon.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024
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“Bench press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bench%20press. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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