What are isometrics?

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What are isometric exercises?

What are isometrics?

Isometrics occur by contracting the muscle without movement.Isometrics only strengthen the muscle at the angle of resistance and not through the entire range of motion. Isometrics can be effective to increase strength through a sticking point by contracting the muscle against an immovable force at the precise angle of motion that is weak.

   

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