“Isometric” describes the type of muscle contraction that is taking place.
So an isometric exercise, therefore, is an exercise that is held. The muscle is being held at a point under tension.
That makes isometrics great exercises to use when you are looking to activate under-active muscles and get your body ready to work. It also makes isometrics great recovery exercises.
Here are some of the best Isometrics to prevent injury, activate under-active muscles and help your body recover! These moves will improve your muscular stability and your body’s mobility. (more…)
There are a TON of different ways to vary up the same basic exercises to keep things interesting – And one of those ways is to focus on different muscle contractions, different pieces of the movement.
Ever slow down a part of the movement? Like slowly lowering into a squat?
Ever hold a movement? Like holding at the top of a pull up?
Then you’ve played with emphasizing different muscles contractions!
By focusing on different pieces of a movement, you can strengthen your weak points. You can also simply vary up your routine and keep things interesting without having to include a lot of fancy moves or equipment…All while getting STRONGER.
