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isometric exercise

noun

  1. exercise or a program of exercises to strengthen specific muscles or shape the figure by pitting one muscle or part of the body against another or against an immovable object in a strong but motionless action, as by pressing the fist of one hand against the palm of the other or against a desk.
  2. any specific exercise of this type.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of isometric exercise1

First recorded in 1965–70
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These isometric exercises are designed to build strength without moving muscles or joints.

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But he was a natural contrarian, a born critic, whose fullest energies manifested themselves in the act of doing intellectual isometric exercises against the fixed objects presented by someone else's ideas.

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Generally, it can be helpful to strengthen your core with isometric exercises like a Pallof press or plank variations.

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Returning home to Southern California, Calvin worked out daily with his father at Xtreme Athletics, staying busy with plyometric training, explosion work and isometric exercises.

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“When we see it in men, it’s after extreme exertion, such as isometric exercises.â€

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