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UPPER BENCH [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- barbell twist
1, record 1, English, barbell%20twist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- broomstick twist 2, record 1, English, broomstick%20twist
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : while standing or sitting on a bench, with your arms holding a barbell(or a long stick) on your shoulders, rotate your upper body from side to side while keeping the lower body still. 3, record 1, English, - barbell%20twist
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the oblique muscles of the abdominals. 3, record 1, English, - barbell%20twist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rotation du buste avec bâton
1, record 1, French, rotation%20du%20buste%20avec%20b%C3%A2ton
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rotation du buste avec barre 2, record 1, French, rotation%20du%20buste%20avec%20barre
correct, feminine noun
- rotation du buste 3, record 1, French, rotation%20du%20buste
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : debout ou assis, les bras en appui sur une barre (ou un bâton) reposant sur les épaules, tournez votre buste d'un côté puis de l'autre sans bouger le bas de votre corps. 4, record 1, French, - rotation%20du%20buste%20avec%20b%C3%A2ton
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les muscles abdominaux obliques. 4, record 1, French, - rotation%20du%20buste%20avec%20b%C3%A2ton
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «rotation du buste» peut aussi désigner l'exercice lorsqu'il s'effectue à l'aide d'une machine («rotation du buste à la machine "twist"»). 4, record 1, French, - rotation%20du%20buste%20avec%20b%C3%A2ton
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dumbbell kickback
1, record 2, English, dumbbell%20kickback
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- triceps kickback 2, record 2, English, triceps%20kickback
correct
- bent-over dumbbell kickback 3, record 2, English, bent%2Dover%20dumbbell%20kickback
correct
- triceps dumbbell kickback 4, record 2, English, triceps%20dumbbell%20kickback
correct
- dumbbell triceps kickback 5, record 2, English, dumbbell%20triceps%20kickback
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : take a dumbbell in one hand and bend over a flat bench, using your free arm to support your upper body horizontally. Hold the dumbbell with the upper part of your arm kept against your side throughout the whole exercise and your forearm hanging loosely. From this starting position, extend your arm backward and upward, moving only your forearm. Return to the starting position. 6, record 2, English, - dumbbell%20kickback
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the triceps. It can be done with no bench to support the upper body, which makes it possible to use two dumbbells simultaneously or alternatively. 6, record 2, English, - dumbbell%20kickback
Record 2, Key term(s)
- triceps kick back
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- extension des avant-bras avec haltères, tronc fléchi
1, record 2, French, extension%20des%20avant%2Dbras%20avec%20halt%C3%A8res%2C%20tronc%20fl%C3%A9chi
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- extension des avant-bras, buste penché 2, record 2, French, extension%20des%20avant%2Dbras%2C%20buste%20pench%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- extension arrière avec haltères 3, record 2, French, extension%20arri%C3%A8re%20avec%20halt%C3%A8res
feminine noun
- extension triceps avec haltères 4, record 2, French, extension%20triceps%20avec%20halt%C3%A8res
feminine noun
- balancier 5, record 2, French, balancier
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : prenez un haltère dans une main et penchez-vous au-dessus d'un banc, en vous y appuyant de votre main libre pour maintenir le haut de votre corps en position horizontale. Gardez le haut de votre bras (celui qui tient l'haltère) collé contre vous et laissez pendre votre avant-bras. À partir de cette position de départ, tendez votre bras vers l'arrière et vers le haut, sans bouger la moitié supérieure du bras, puis revenez à la position de départ. 6, record 2, French, - extension%20des%20avant%2Dbras%20avec%20halt%C3%A8res%2C%20tronc%20fl%C3%A9chi
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les triceps. Il peut s'exécuter sans s'appuyer sur un banc, ce qui permet de se servir de ses deux mains simultanément ou alternativement. 6, record 2, French, - extension%20des%20avant%2Dbras%20avec%20halt%C3%A8res%2C%20tronc%20fl%C3%A9chi
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- incline bench press
1, record 3, English, incline%20bench%20press
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- incline barbell bench press 2, record 3, English, incline%20barbell%20bench%20press
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : lie on an incline bench(your upper body is at a 45-degree angle, the rest of your body being in the position of a normal bench press), with a barbell suspended on a rack above your eyes. Hold the barbell with a pronated grip(palms facing up) slightly wider than shoulder width. Lift the bar off the rack to establish a starting position and then lower the bar to the chest before raising it back to the starting position(without placing the bar on the rack between each repetition). 3, record 3, English, - incline%20bench%20press
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the pectoral muscles and, to a lesser extent, the deltoids and the triceps. It can also be done with dumbbells or on a Smith machine. 3, record 3, English, - incline%20bench%20press
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- développé incliné
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9%20inclin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- développé-incliné 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9%2Dinclin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- développé couché incliné 3, record 3, French, d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9%20couch%C3%A9%20inclin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : couchez-vous sur un banc incliné (où le haut de votre corps est appuyé à 45 degrés, le reste étant placé comme pour un développé couché normal), avec une barre reposant sur des supports vis-à-vis des yeux. Tenez la barre avec une prise un peu plus large que la largeur de vos épaules et avec les mains en pronation (les paumes vers le haut). Pour vous placer en position de départ, dégagez la barre de ses supports en la soulevant à bout de bras. Descendez ensuite la barre jusqu'à la poitrine, puis remontez-la en position de départ (sans la remettre sur les supports entre chaque répétition). 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9%20inclin%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les pectoraux et, dans une moindre mesure, les deltoïdes et les triceps. Il peut aussi être exécuté avec des haltères ou à l'aide d'une machine «Smith». 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9%20inclin%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
développé incliné avec haltères; développé avec barre sur banc incliné 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9%20inclin%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bent-over dumbbell fly
1, record 4, English, bent%2Dover%20dumbbell%20fly
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- bent-over dumbbell lateral 2, record 4, English, bent%2Dover%20dumbbell%20lateral
correct
- bent-over lateral raise 3, record 4, English, bent%2Dover%20lateral%20raise
correct
- bent-over rear deltoid raise 4, record 4, English, bent%2Dover%20rear%20deltoid%20raise
- dumbbell rear lateral raise 5, record 4, English, dumbbell%20rear%20lateral%20raise
- bent-over dumbbell rear delt raise 6, record 4, English, bent%2Dover%20dumbbell%20rear%20delt%20raise
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : standing or sitting on the edge of a bench, take a dumbbell in each hand and bend over until your torso is about parallel to the ground. Keeping your arms slightly bent, raise both dumbbells laterally until your upper arms are about level with your shoulders. Return to the starting position. 7, record 4, English, - bent%2Dover%20dumbbell%20fly
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the deltoids. 7, record 4, English, - bent%2Dover%20dumbbell%20fly
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- oiseau
1, record 4, French, oiseau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- élévation latérale, buste penché 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20lat%C3%A9rale%2C%20buste%20pench%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- écarté latéral penché en avant 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9cart%C3%A9%20lat%C3%A9ral%20pench%C3%A9%20en%20avant
masculine noun
- élévation latérale des bras - tronc en parallèle au sol 4, record 4, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20lat%C3%A9rale%20des%20bras%20%2D%20tronc%20en%20parall%C3%A8le%20au%20sol
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : debout ou assis sur le bord d'un banc, prenez un haltère dans chaque main et penchez-vous vers l'avant de manière à avoir le buste environ parallèle au sol. Tout en conservant vos bras presque droits, élevez les haltères de chaque côté de votre corps jusqu'à ce que vos avant-bras soient à peu près au même niveau que vos épaules. Revenez en position de départ. 5, record 4, French, - oiseau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les deltoïdes. 5, record 4, French, - oiseau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hyperextension
1, record 5, English, hyperextension
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- back extension 2, record 5, English, back%20extension
correct
- back hyperextension 3, record 5, English, back%20hyperextension
correct
- hip extension 4, record 5, English, hip%20extension
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : lie face down on an hyperextension bench, with your thighs and knees resting on the padding and your ankles stuck under the padded braces. Cross your arms under your chest or let your hands rest on the back of your head. Keeping your back straight, lower your upper body by bending at the waist, then return to the starting position. 5, record 5, English, - hyperextension
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the lower back muscles. 5, record 5, English, - hyperextension
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- extension du buste
1, record 5, French, extension%20du%20buste
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- extension du buste au banc à lombaires 2, record 5, French, extension%20du%20buste%20au%20banc%20%C3%A0%20lombaires
correct, feminine noun
- extension lombaire 3, record 5, French, extension%20lombaire
correct, feminine noun
- extension dorsale 4, record 5, French, extension%20dorsale
correct, feminine noun
- extension du tronc 5, record 5, French, extension%20du%20tronc
correct, feminine noun
- hyperextension du tronc 6, record 5, French, hyperextension%20du%20tronc
feminine noun
- hyperextension des dorsaux 7, record 5, French, hyperextension%20des%20dorsaux
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : installez-vous sur un banc à lombaires en appuyant vos cuisses et vos genoux sur les coussins et vos chevilles sous les supports rembourrés prévus à cet effet. Les bras croisés sur la poitrine ou les mains derrière la tête et le dos bien droit, fléchissez lentement le buste vers le bas puis remontez jusqu'à la position de départ. 8, record 5, French, - extension%20du%20buste
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les muscles lombaires (bas du dos). 8, record 5, French, - extension%20du%20buste
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- preacher curl
1, record 6, English, preacher%20curl
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Scott curl 2, record 6, English, Scott%20curl
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bodybuilding exercise performed by completing the following movements : sitting on a bench with the upper arms resting on an inclined padded support, hold a barbell or dumbbells with a supinated grip(palms facing up). Contract only your biceps to raise the weight through an arc until you can go no further, almost reaching your shoulders. Lower the weight back to the starting position. 3, record 6, English, - preacher%20curl
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This exercise targets the biceps. If dumbbells are used, it can also be performed one hand at a time. 3, record 6, English, - preacher%20curl
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- flexion des avant-bras sur un plan incliné
1, record 6, French, flexion%20des%20avant%2Dbras%20sur%20un%20plan%20inclin%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- flexion des avant-bras au banc «Larry Scott» 2, record 6, French, flexion%20des%20avant%2Dbras%20au%20banc%20%C2%ABLarry%20Scott%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
- flexion des avant-bras, mains en supination, assis sur banc Scott 3, record 6, French, flexion%20des%20avant%2Dbras%2C%20mains%20en%20supination%2C%20assis%20sur%20banc%20Scott
feminine noun
- curl pupitre 4, record 6, French, curl%20pupitre
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exercice de musculation qui s'exécute en effectuant les mouvements suivants : assis sur un banc, avec le haut des bras reposant sur un appui rembourré incliné, prenez une barre ou des haltères avec les mains en supination (les paumes vers le haut). Par la seule contraction des biceps, soulevez les poids aussi loin que possible jusqu'à ce qu'ils atteignent presque vos épaules. Revenez ensuite en position de départ. 5, record 6, French, - flexion%20des%20avant%2Dbras%20sur%20un%20plan%20inclin%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet exercice sollicite les biceps. S'il est effectué avec des haltères, il peut s'exécuter un bras à la fois. 5, record 6, French, - flexion%20des%20avant%2Dbras%20sur%20un%20plan%20inclin%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-10-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
- Economic Geology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- upper bench 1, record 7, English, upper%20bench
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
- Géologie économique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- banc du ciel
1, record 7, French, banc%20du%20ciel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lit supérieur (dans une carrière exploitée) [...] 1, record 7, French, - banc%20du%20ciel
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par opposition à «banc de volée». 2, record 7, French, - banc%20du%20ciel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-12-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
- Economic Geology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- lower bench
1, record 8, English, lower%20bench
proposal
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "upper bench. " 1, record 8, English, - lower%20bench
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
- Géologie économique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- banc de volée
1, record 8, French, banc%20de%20vol%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lit inférieur, dernier banc exploité dans une carrière [...] 1, record 8, French, - banc%20de%20vol%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par opposition à "banc du ciel». 2, record 8, French, - banc%20de%20vol%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-10-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bevel block
1, record 9, English, bevel%20block
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- v-block 1, record 9, English, v%2Dblock
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A holding device consisting of a block of wood with a v-shaped piece cut out of the upper surface. When laid on the bench it is used for holding a piece of timber while it has its corners planed off, e. g. when making whippletrees, legs for milking stools, etc. 1, record 9, English, - bevel%20block
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cale en v pour façonnage
1, record 9, French, cale%20en%20v%20pour%20fa%C3%A7onnage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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