isometric exercise
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of strength training: An
isometric exerciseis a form of physical training where muscles are contracted against a fixed resistance or held in a static position. The key characteristic is that the muscle generates tension without changing its length, meaning the joints do not move.
Usage
- are often used in rehabilitation because they strengthen muscles without stressing the joints.
- Common examples of an include holding a plank position or pushing against an immovable object like a wall.
- To build endurance, you can incorporate an like a wall sit into your routine.
Advanced Usage
- "To perform isometric exercise": This phrase describes the act of doing this specific type of training.
- Athletes sometimes perform isometric exercise to target specific muscle groups.
- In contrast to other exercises: is frequently discussed in contrast to isotonic (muscle changes length, like lifting a weight) or isokinetic (constant speed of movement) exercises.
- Unlike dynamic weightlifting, isometric exercise focuses on static muscle contraction.
Variants and Related Words
- Isometric contraction (n): The physiological term for the type of muscle action used in an , where tension is produced without a change in muscle length.
- Static exercise (n): A common synonym for .
- Isometrics (n, plural): A shortened, informal term referring to the system or practice of performing .
- He does isometrics every morning.
Synonyms
- Static contraction exercise
- Static hold exercise
Related Phrases
- "To hold an isometric position": To maintain the static pose characteristic of an .
- The challenge is to hold the isometric position for 60 seconds.
Noun
- muscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change)