Sentences with phrase «target isometric contraction»

Pause reps are one way to directly target isometric contraction, which will have transfer over to movements on field which require a quick reversal or change of direction i.e. almost everything we do, but especially stepping and sprinting.

Not exact matches

PNF tightly combines isometric and static stretching to create a more advanced form of flexibility training that involves both the stretching and contraction of the targeted muscle.

Once you've mastered paused reps and developed a good amount of isometric strength, it will be appropriate to move on and target other the contraction types via different training methods.

More specifically, most PNF stretches involve a shortening contraction of the opposing muscle followed by an isometric contraction of the target muscle.