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Machine Chest Flye Deep Stretch - Rest-Pause Cluster Protocol

Machine Chest Flye Deep Stretch - Rest-Pause Cluster Protocol is a specialized strength movement targeting the pectoralis major (sternocostal portion), anterior deltoid, and serratus anterior. The guided mechanical arc of the pec deck machine eliminates stabilization demands, enabling an isolated deep pectoral stretch and peak contraction with joint safety. High-intensity Rest-Pause cluster system. A base set near failure is followed by 15-20 second intra-set rests and 2-3 micro-clusters of 2-4 reps, accumulating maximal effective reps.
Arms - Trizeps Para Powerlifting (Paralympic Bench Press)
Specification & Key Parameters
4 parameter
Parameter Value Parameter Value
Duration
15 min
Calories
350 KCAL
Level
advanced
Equipment
Machine, Pec Deck / Butterfly Fly Machine

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  1. 1. Setup & Scapular Bracing: Sit upright on the pec deck/butterfly machine with your back firmly against the pad. Adjust the seat so the handles align across your mid-chest. Grip the handles, keep elbows slightly soft, and retract your shoulder blades.
  2. 2. Clean Arc Movement: Execute every repetition through full active range of motion with braced core.
  3. 3. Rest-Pause Cluster: Perform primary set to RPE 9. Rest 15-20 seconds breathing deeply, knock out 2-4 reps, rest 15 seconds, and complete 2-3 final reps.
  4. 4. Breathing & Joint Safety: Inhale as the machine levers open smoothly into deep pectoral abduction; exhale forcefully as you drive the levers together into full horizontal adduction. Maintain total intra-abdominal pressure and active scapular depression throughout the set.

Physiological Impact

6%
Heart Rate Impact
8%
Muscle Load
7%
Fatigue Level
5%
Recovery Rate

Caloric Benchmarking

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