Isometric Exercise - Isometric Resistance

Isometric Resistance

Resistance in isometric exercises typically involve contractions of the muscle using:

• The body's own structure and ground
• Structural items (e.g., pushing against a fence)
• Free weights, weights machines or elastic equipment (e.g. holding a weight in a fixed position)
• Pressure plate type equipment that has a digital display of maximal force.

Depending on the goal of the exercise, the exertion can be maximal, or sub-maximal.