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INTRODUCTION TO ISOMETRIC EXERCISES
Isometric exercises and getting the most out of their workouts. If you want to improve your endurance, strength, or flexibility, isometric exercises are a great option.
WHAT ARE ISOMETRIC EXERCISES?
Isometric exercises are exercises that involve the use of tension rather than movement. This type of exercise is often used to increase flexibility, strength, and endurance. Additionally, isometric exercises can help improve bone density and prevent injuries. The most common type of isometric exercise is the push-up. Place your hands on the floor below your shoulders to perform a push-up and press your body up. Try to keep your back straight and your core pulled in. Hold the position for as long as possible. Another isometric exercise is the squat. Stand with your feet hip-width apart to perform a squat and your knees slightly bent. Place your hands on your hips and lift your body until your thighs parallel the floor. Hold the position for as long as possible. Isometric exercises can also be performed with weights. Hold a weight in each hand and stand with your legs shoulder-width apart to perform a dumbbell isometric exercise. Keep your back straight and let the weights hang down. Push your bodies upward until your arms are straight. Hold the position for as long as possible. Isometric exercises can be a great way to increase your flexibility and strength. If performed correctly, isometric exercises can also be a great way to tone your body. Additionally, isometric exercises can help prevent injuries.