isometric training

mamck688 · 11-15-2004, 05:07 PM

Hey guys. I have a question maybe some of you could answer for me. This past month, I've been really pressed for time (as I still am), so I haven't been able to work out. I thought maybe I should start doing isometric training. My question: #1 what benefits does it have, if any? #2 i know that isometrics only strengthens within a 15 degree radius of the tense position so could I get full range benefits if I tensed in many different positions? Is it even worth doing? That's the bottom line. I wanna do something, but I just don't have the time to actually work out in a gym. So any suggestions or comments would be helpful. Thanks.

**Dale Mabry** · 11-15-2004, 08:06 PM

Doing it for a while would be fine, I wouldn't do it for the rest of your life.

min0 lee · 11-15-2004, 08:24 PM

I know Bruce lee was into isometrics along with weights and look at how cut up he was.
Not good for mass though.

LAM · 11-15-2004, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mamck688

Hey guys. I have a question maybe some of you could answer for me. This past month, I've been really pressed for time (as I still am), so I haven't been able to work out. I thought maybe I should start doing isometric training. My question: #1 what benefits does it have, if any? #2 i know that isometrics only strengthens within a 15 degree radius of the tense position so could I get full range benefits if I tensed in many different positions? Is it even worth doing? That's the bottom line. I wanna do something, but I just don't have the time to actually work out in a gym. So any suggestions or comments would be helpful. Thanks.

isometrics can only take you so far since the load can not be increased. and since there is no shortening or lengthening of the muscle hypertrophy will be minimal at best...

wtfzor · 11-16-2004, 04:52 AM

"static strength"

mamck688 · 11-16-2004, 03:38 PM

Okay, but how is it for strength? Will I see actual strength gains? When I go back to the gym, that is.

Yanick · 11-16-2004, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mamck688

Okay, but how is it for strength? Will I see actual strength gains? When I go back to the gym, that is.

i very highly doubt it, unless you are a noob (working out for 1 year or less) and even then they will most likely be minimal.

Robboe · 11-17-2004, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mamck688

Okay, but how is it for strength? Will I see actual strength gains? When I go back to the gym, that is.

The most i got out of it was grip strength from doing static holds. This aided my deadlifting ability quite a bit cause it meant i could lift more without straps.

However, my grip was still a limiting factor holding my lower-back back, so straps are required when i deadlift.

**CowPimp** · 11-17-2004, 11:05 AM

I would think that isokinetic training would be more beneficial. Isometric training can certainly be useful, but I wouldn't make a standard routine out of it.

If you are merely looking for something to decrease your workout time, then check out HIT. You can finish a workout in 20 minutes without too much trouble.

mamck688 · 11-17-2004, 05:26 PM

OKay, thanks. The problem is I don't have a wo partner, so I can't exactly go to absolute failure on exercises like squats.

wtfzor · 11-17-2004, 06:00 PM

I go to absolute failure even when I don't have a wo partner (as long as there is a power rack).
It's all about mentality mate, the important thing is...you must finish your last rep before you pass out.

11-15-2004, 05:07 PM	#1
mamck688 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 13	isometric training Hey guys. I have a question maybe some of you could answer for me. This past month, I've been really pressed for time (as I still am), so I haven't been able to work out. I thought maybe I should start doing isometric training. My question: #1 what benefits does it have, if any? #2 i know that isometrics only strengthens within a 15 degree radius of the tense position so could I get full range benefits if I tensed in many different positions? Is it even worth doing? That's the bottom line. I wanna do something, but I just don't have the time to actually work out in a gym. So any suggestions or comments would be helpful. Thanks.
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min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 33,805 Blog Entries: 3 Photos: 542	I know Bruce lee was into isometrics along with weights and look at how cut up he was. Not good for mass though.
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mamck688 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 13	Okay, but how is it for strength? Will I see actual strength gains? When I go back to the gym, that is.
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11-17-2004, 11:05 AM	#9
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11-17-2004, 05:26 PM	#10
mamck688 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 13	OKay, thanks. The problem is I don't have a wo partner, so I can't exactly go to absolute failure on exercises like squats.
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11-17-2004, 06:00 PM	#11
wtfzor Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 245 Photos: 1	I go to absolute failure even when I don't have a wo partner (as long as there is a power rack). It's all about mentality mate, the important thing is...you must finish your last rep before you pass out.
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