isometrics

See also: isomètrics

English

Noun

isometrics

1. plural of isometric

Noun

isometrics (uncountable)

1. Isometric exercises.

   Hypernym: calisthenics

   Coordinate terms: isokinetics, isotonics, plyometrics

   • 1972, Clayne R. Jensen, A. Garth Fisher, Scientific basis of athletic conditioning, page 72:

     It is theorized that this is due to the increased capillarization which is stimulated much more by isotonics than isometrics.

   • 2011, Robert A. Donatelli, Physical Therapy of the Shoulder, →ISBN, page 66:

     Hand and wrist isometrics and isotonics are performed in the sling.

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