The Truth About Isometric Strength Training

If you have been involved in the fitness, exercise and/or bodybuilding industry for any amount of time, you probably have heard about Isometric Strength Training

Isometrics training (isometrics is also commonly referred to as iso's or iso) is not to be confused with isotonic training. Iso's, are where you exercise using very little to no movement. Isotonics on the other hand involves a complete movement in the exercise. (If you would like to learn more about iso or isotonics there are some very good articles available to you online.) There are also some isometric exercise tutorials available that shows you... step-by-step how to effectively use iso-training as part of your fitness workouts.

I first learned about isometric's when I was getting my personal training certification at school. Since then my education in iso-exercise has grown, as I studied the training and workout programs of many of the old-time strongman.

Isometric strength training is really about muscular strength. This type of workout is much different than traditional bodybuilding and weight lifting. These are sports rather than a form or way of exercising. This type of training commonly uses the technique or protocol of "progressive resistance." Thereby, you continually add resistance and you can use a variety of different exercises and types of resistance training equipment to target specific muscle groups.

Many sports utilize isometric strength training as part of their workout regimen. Most notably are... football, hockey, track and field, baseball, downhill skiing, swimming and many others.

Today, more and more athletes at both the Olympic and professional levels use iso-training as part of their sports improvement programs.