Does duration of rest interval affect 1-Rm bench press test?

• Main Authors: Khong, Teng Keen, Nadarajah, Mohanasuntharaam, Yusri, Hafiz, Yusof, Ashril
• Format: Article
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia 2019
• Subjects: GV Recreation Leisure
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/24215/; http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JSSH%20Vol.%2027%20(S3).%202019/06%20JSSH(S)-1332-2019.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Bench press 1-RM test is a common assessment to measure maximal strength of the upper body musculatures. Most protocols recommend a rest period between the maximum contraction trials to avoid fatigue which may confound the assessment. Factors that influence fatigue are strength level and fatigue rec...