isometrics

noun

iso·​met·​rics ˌī-sə-ˈme-triks How to pronounce isometrics (audio)
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: exercise or a system of exercises in which opposing muscles are so contracted that there is little shortening but a great increase in tone of muscle fibers involved

Examples of isometrics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Seemingly simple isometrics are a great way to really burn out your legs at the end of a workout. Women's Health, 3 Feb. 2023 Throughout the Space Age, the researchers say in their report, resistance exercises — from isometrics and squats to lunges and bench presses — have been a staple of back pain prevention. Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 31 Jan. 2023 Strength training can also be done using isometrics (a type of static contraction where the muscle doesn't change length) or eccentric contractions (a type of muscle contraction where the muscle lengthens under load). Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of isometrics was in 1962

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“Isometrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isometrics. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

isometrics

noun singular or plural
iso·​met·​rics ˌī-sə-ˈme-triks How to pronounce isometrics (audio)
: exercise or a system of exercises in which force is applied to an unmoving object (as a wall) so that opposing muscles are contracted with little shortening of muscle fibers and no movements of joints

Medical Definition

isometrics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
iso·​met·​rics ˌī-sə-ˈme-triks How to pronounce isometrics (audio)
: isometric exercise or an isometric system of exercises

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