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Smith Machine Incline Bench Press (Rest-Pause Cluster)

A compound strength exercise targeting the upper chest, anterior deltoids, and triceps using a Smith machine and a rest-pause cluster protocol.
Legs - Quadriceps
Specification & Key Parameters
4 parameter
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Duration
15 min
Calories
385 KCAL
Level
intermediate
Equipment
Smith Machine, Adjustable Flat-Incline-Decline Bench

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  1. 1. Setup Position: Place an incline bench set at a 45-degree angle inside the Smith machine. Lie down with feet flat on the floor, grip the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width, retract your scapulae, and elevate your chest.
  2. 2. Eccentric Phase: Release the bar safety catch and lower the weight in a slow, controlled manner toward your upper chest while inhaling deeply.
  3. 3. Concentric Phase: Drive the bar explosively back to the starting position, contracting your chest muscles and exhaling through the sticking point.
  4. 4. Rest-Pause Protocol and Safety: Complete the target reps in the cluster, rack the bar for 10-20 seconds of deep breathing, and perform subsequent mini-sets while maintaining strict technical control.

Physiological Impact

7%
Heart Rate Impact
8%
Muscle Load
7%
Fatigue Level
6%
Recovery Rate

Caloric Benchmarking

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Swimming 500 kcal
Actual exercise 385 kcal
0 kcal 300 kcal 600 kcal
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