What Is A Bench Press Arch? Before I go into more info about a bench press arch I don't want this to turn into a "that's not a real bench press" discussion. My goal on this page is to educate women on strength and lifting weights and this is part of lifting weights and PowerLifting. The bench press arch is not for everyone. If you lack mobolitu in your lower back, upper back, and hips this is not a good option for you. For me personally I do not arch at all. So lets be clear that this is not for