A system of exercise without body movement in which muscles build up strength by working against resistance, provided by either a fixed object or an opposing set of muscles. (See also isotonic.)
Of similar measurement. Isometric exercises are based on the isometric contraction of the muscles. Fibres are provoked into working by pushing or pulling an immovable object, but this technique prevents them from shortening in length. These exercises improve a person’s ?tness and builds up his or her muscle strength.
(isometrics) a system of exercises based on the principle of isometric contraction of muscles. This occurs when the fibres are called upon to contract and do work, but despite an increase in tension do not shorten in length. It can be induced in muscles that are used when a limb is made to pull or push against something that does not move. The exercises increase fitness and build muscle.... isometric exercises
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