Young Blonde Girl Posing Outside On A Blue Bench

• a punishment bench is used to have a punishee lie (and often be tied) down on for the administration of a corporal punishment, after which it may be specifically named, e.g. caning bench
• a bench (weight training) is used for fitness exercises, such as the bench press which is named after its use of a bench
• a communion bench is not used as a seat
• a piano bench offers usually one person seating and is height adjustable.