Isometric exercise — or isometrics are a type of strength training in which the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction (compared to concentric or eccentric contractions, called isotonic movements). Isometrics are done in static positions,… … Wikipedia
isometric exercise — i so*met ric ex er*cise, n. A system of exercise to strengthen specific muscles of the body by pushing parts of the body (such as the two hands) strongly against each other, or against a fixed object, so that the muscles are strongly stressed,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
isometric exercise — noun muscle building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change) • Syn: ↑isometrics • Hypernyms:… … Useful english dictionary
isometric exercise — 1. exercise or a program of exercises to strengthen specific muscles or shape the figure by pitting one muscle or part of the body against another or against an immovable object in a strong but motionless action, as by pressing the fist of one… … Universalium
isometric exercise — i′somet′ric ex′ercise n. 1) spo med a program of exercises in which a muscle group is tensed against another muscle group or an immovable object so that the muscles may contract without shortening 2) spo med any specific exercise of this type •… … From formal English to slang
Exercise, isometric — Exercise involving muscular contractions without movement of the involved parts of the body. Isometric exercise is one method of muscular exercise. In contrast, isotonic exercise occurs when a contracting muscle shortens against a constant load,… … Medical dictionary
Exercise, isotonic — Exercise when a contracting muscle shortens against a constant load, as when lifting a weight. Isometric exercise is one method of muscular exercise. In contrast, isotonic exercise is when muscular contractions occur without movement of the… … Medical dictionary
Isometric — The term isometric comes from the Greek for having equal measurement .isometric may mean: * Isometric projection (or “isometric perspective”), a method for the visual representation of three dimensional objects in two dimensions; a form of… … Wikipedia
isometric — isometrically, adv. /uy seuh me trik/, adj. Also, isometrical. 1. of, pertaining to, or having equality of measure. 2. of or pertaining to isometric exercise. 3. Crystall. noting or pertaining to that system of crystallization that is… … Universalium
isometric — i•so•met•ric [[t]ˌaɪ səˈmɛ trɪk[/t]] adj. Also, i so•met′ri•cal. 1) math. of, pertaining to, or having equality of measure 2) cvb of or pertaining to isometric exercise 3) cry noting or pertaining to a system of crystallization that is… … From formal English to slang
