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Title: Isometrics
Post by: mademan80 on February 19, 2009, 03:12:03 PM

any of you guys try this before? a few guys i know that compete swear by it...they say it helps them with muscle coordination meaning they can feel the muscle contracting and focus on stimulating that particular muscle when using weights

Title: Re: Isometrics
Post by: leonp1981 on February 20, 2009, 02:58:03 PM

I'll sometimes use a combination of stretching and isometric tensing after a workout.  I can't say I've seen any huge benefits, but it does seem to affect the shape of the muscles, especially my chest.

Title: Re: Isometrics
Post by: Parker on March 14, 2009, 05:46:53 PM

The Three Point Push up ( have your hand s together like two passing cars) is excellent for tris. Most people can only do a few of 'em

Title: Re: Isometrics
Post by: mademan80 on March 15, 2009, 01:44:20 AM

Quote from: Parker on March 14, 2009, 05:46:53 PM

The Three Point Push up ( have your hand s together like two passing cars) is excellent for tris. Most people can only do a few of 'em

i like to do these as a finishing mvmt. when i go through my arm routine

Title: Re: Isometrics
Post by: jpm101 on March 17, 2009, 09:08:41 AM

Isometrics is mostly for strength, where you are pushing or pulling against a unmovable object. Usually allowing a 3 to 6 second effort, if I remember right. It is a static hold in one position. Usually a three point position; start, middle, finish. Has, and is, used in lifting programs, usually at the end of a specific workout.  Though it's popular with some, most never include in in a regular lifting program. Big thing in the late '60's and '70's for the York Olympic lifting gym. Latter found out most of those guy's were into D-bol, etc. Physical rehab centers use isometrics (and forms of) for restrengthing the body.

Static holds are also good for strength increases. Just holding a extra heavy weight on the shoulders, in the top DL position or bench just before/complete lockouts tend to increase the positive contraction of those lifts. The body has to get use to handling extra heavy weight, even if it's just a hold, to get stronger. Also very good for people who want to increase their chinning strength, by just holding a certain position for a short perior of time. Good Luck.

Title: Re: Isometrics
Post by: DK II on March 17, 2009, 10:37:11 AM

great stuff, mix that into your routine every few weeks, also the same with plyometrics.