Sentences with phrase «body isometric contraction»

This variation (which we've decided to call the squeeze plank) sticks to the elbow plank form, but adds in a full - body isometric contraction, which means it's a serious workout for your whole body from head to toe.

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The primary movers in the military press are the shoulders, triceps, upper chest and upper back muscles, while your core and lower body muscles have the job of keeping the body stable through isometric contraction.

Rather than being a flowing or vinyasa style of yoga, the Bikram series is more static as the body is moved into and held in a particular position resulting in isometric contraction of the involved muscles.

The svend press is an original exercise that involves pushing a plate away from your body in a standing position, enabling powerful isometric contractions of the pecs.