The effects of a repetition push-up exercise programme and a repetition combination isometric-isotonic push-up exercise programme upon muscular endurance as measured by maximum repetition of push-ups ...

In conclusion, strength training based on rapid concentric and slow eccentric contractions promotes functional adaptation with an increase in isotonic strength. Moreover, a series of training sessions ...

Changing into workout clothes and breaking a sweat isn’t always an option when you’re strapped for time or at work. Isometric exercises, a.k.a. “static contraction training,” could provide an ...

As a doctor of physical therapy, I work with clients every day who are dealing with pain. The pain-medicine industry might tell you there are endless ways to reduce or eliminate pain without lifting a ...

Objective: To determine if the combined isometric contractions of knee extension/hip adduction and knee extension/hip abduction will elicit a different quadriceps and gluteus medius electromyographic ...

When it comes to the gym, isometric exercises probably aren't the first movements that come to mind. But with 4.4k of you Googling 'isometric exercises' each month, you're probably curious to find out ...

Resistance training, also known as strength training or weight training, is a method of training against a resistance to gain strength, power and muscle size. Anyone can benefit from resistance ...

We have used an isometric force transducer to study contraction of two types of nonmuscle cells in tissue culture. This method permits the quantitative measurement of contractile force generated by ...