isometrics

1 7.5

A set of exercises where you push or pull without moving the joint to build strength

noun
/ˌaɪsəˈmɛtrɪks/

Specialized

: isometría

Isometrics are often included in training routines to enhance strength without joint movement.
isometrics and weight

Remember those isometrics don't change the the joint position.

Examples

Isometrics help build muscle strength by forcing your muscles to contract against an immovable object.
I try and do abdominal exercises-- Isometrics.

The Informant! (2009)
Remember those isometrics don't change the the joint position.

Shawn Ryan Show
Ever try isometrics?

The Punisher (2004)
I end up doing more isometrics with little dumbbells, and my brother runs me through some Army PT drills to help me mix it up.

Blog text (14)
Isometrics are commonly used by physical therapists to help patients recover strength after an injury.

Synonyms

isometric exercise

vsisometrics

Specialized

1 4.3

Exercises where muscles push or hold against something without moving, for example a plank

is the same meaning but used as a shorter plural name

Antonyms

isotonic exercise

Specialized

4.6

Exercise that makes muscles get shorter and longer while moving a weight or your body

How Static

isometrics

Specialized

1 7.5

isotonic exercise

Specialized

4.6

plyometrics

Specialized

1 8.0

Surface Forms

isometrics plural

Morphology

isometrics = isometric (semi-transparent) = iso + metric + s

Formed from the combining form 'iso-' and 'metric' with a plural suffix; the components are technical combining forms so the specific exercise meaning is not immediately obvious to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Isometrics comes from Greek parts iso- meaning 'equal' and -metric meaning 'measure'. So isometrics are exercises where a muscle keeps the same length and does not move, matching the idea of an 'equal measure' and explaining why these exercises build strength without motion.