How to Use bench press in a Sentence

bench press

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• That’s a good thing, as Dutton’s no fan of the bench press.
  — Sean Gregory/tokyo, Time, 20 July 2021
• But the changes will have nothing to do with the 40-yard dash or bench press.
  — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Dec. 2022
• Notes: Fuqua did not take part in either the 40-yard dash or bench press.
  — Evan Dudley, al, 9 Apr. 2021
• Just think of performing a free-weight bench press at the gym.
  — Mark Ewing, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
• By nature the bench press comes with an uneven strength curve.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
• The world’s top wheelchair weightlifter is also a candidate for the U.S. Olympic team in the bench press.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2021
• The bench press requirement for joining the SWAT team — nixed.
  — Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2022
• The classic bench press does more than just work the chest, however.
  — Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
• The drills are the 40-yard dash, pro-agility, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, and L-cone.
  — Tom Green | [e-mail], al, 4 May 2020
• As a freshman, three to four reps on the bench press with 150 pounds was considered a good day for him.
  — Alex Schiffer, kansascity, 25 June 2018
• Your legs shouldn’t directly help you in your bench press.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
• Hennessey’s record occurred on her bench press of 89 pounds.
  — Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
• The star of the bench press for IU, though, was defensive tackle Jovan Swann.
  — Jon Blau, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Apr. 2021
• This is a key element that will carry over to your bench press form.
  — Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 24 Feb. 2023
• The strength group, in contrast, gained nine percent in their back squat one-rep max and seven percent in the bench press.
  — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 8 July 2021
• Wide receiver Chris Olave, on the other hand, plans to go through all of the workouts except for the bench press.
  — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 3 Mar. 2022
• Good picks include: squat, deadlift, bench press, or bent-over row.
  — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 15 Feb. 2023
• Long one of the fittest and most athletic players in the big leagues, Hicks now looks prepared to bench press a Cadillac.
  — Gabriel Baumgaertner, SI.com, 15 Jan. 2018
• Only five of the 36 offensive linemen to bench press at the Combine this year had more.
  — Michelle R. Martinelli, For The Win, 2 Mar. 2018
• Terrell, from Pensacola, did 20 reps on the bench press.
  — Creg Stephenson | [e-mail], al, 10 Mar. 2022
• Hall did not participate in the three-cone drill, shuttle run and bench press.
  — Mark Inabinett | [e-mail], al, 6 Mar. 2023
• The bench press does not capture Johnson’s greatest strength.
  — Dallas News, 25 Apr. 2022
• Andrews did not participate in the three-cone drill and bench press.
  — Mark Inabinett | [e-mail], al, 6 Mar. 2023
• Some of college football’s best prospects will attend the event that measures 40-yard dash times, bench press reps and more.
  — Joe Harrington, The Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2022
• Focus on basic lifts like squats, lunges, deadlifts, bench press, pull ups and rows.
  — Jason Fitzgerald, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2019
• Love recorded 24 reps on the bench press at UK’s pro day, a mark that would have tied him for fourth in his position group at the combine.
  — Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2018
• Cross did not participate in the bench press, three-cone drill or 20-yard shuttle.
  — Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 6 Mar. 2022
• Baylor coach Scott Drew likened the task to setting a new bench press personal best and then taking a break.
  — Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 16 Mar. 2021
• Boyd’s stock has also been rising since the Shrine Bowl, and his 38 reps on bench press during his pro day would’ve ranked second at the scouting combine.
  — C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2024
• Certain exercises, including a bench press with a barbell, are safer if someone spots you.
  — Ashley Mateo, Health, 6 May 2024

Last Updated: 13 Dec 2024