Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of strength training: An isometric exercise is 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

1. 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)