military press
military press · military presses
прес, преса, друк
армейский жим
Schulterdrücken, Überkopfdrücken
An exercise in which one raises a dumbbell above the head while keeping the feet togetherAn exercise in which one raises a dumbbell above the head while keeping the feet together.
Meaning
1 sensesAn exercise in which one raises a dumbbell above the head while keeping the feet together.
More definitions
- a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
Origin
The form of a military press resembles a soldier standing at attention.The form of a military press resembles a soldier standing at attention.
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Forms
plural: military presses| Singular | military press |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsoverhead pressshoulder press
Close in meaning
- a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead:press
See also
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