Most people are not very familiar with the term “isometric exercises”. No, don’t fret, it is not some new Internet popular exercise trend that you know nothing about. Iso means equal and metric means measure. These are a group of exercises that focuses on the equal contraction of muscles.
These might sound like something new and unique, but most of you have done some of them in one of your gym sessions. Plank holds, chair sit? Rings any bell? All these exercises are an example of isometric exercises.
These exercises are known for making your strength from within and are considered to be an essential part of any workout. Isometric exercises are quite popular for gaining muscles and increasing strength, and unlike weight training or cardio, you can instantly feel the effects of isometric exercises.
So, let’s get right into the best of the best of these exercises.
It is considered as one of the best exercises if you want to build those chiseled abs.
Targeted muscles: Quadriceps, abdominals, and the anterior portion of the deltoid muscle.
It a very good exercise to strengthen your legs especially the thigh areas.
Targeted muscles: Hamstrings, Glutes and quadriceps.
One of the best isometric exercises if you’re aiming to improve back posture and increase strength.
Targeted muscles: Glutes and hamstrings
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This isometric exercise mainly focuses on core toning and increasing the strength of your core.
Targeted muscles: Upper and lower muscles of your abdominal area.
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An excellent exercise for strengthening your shoulders. For this, you will require some lightweight (for starters 15-pound dumbbell will do)
Targeted muscles: Anterior, posterior, and superior parts of the shoulder.
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So these were some of the best isometric exercises which strengthen your body and will help you in getting that chiseled dream body of yours, as well as, toning you up.
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