While game scripts automate the process, actual combat sports athletes use the bench press differently to build "explosive strength" for striking:
Focus on moving the weight fast on the upward (concentric) phase to mimic the speed of a punch.
Maintain "5 points of contact" (head, shoulders, glutes, and both feet) to ensure a solid base of power.
Many fighters pair a heavy bench press set with explosive plyometric push-ups to prime the nervous system for power.