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  2. Isometric exercise - Wikipedia

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    An isometric exercise is an exercise involving the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint. The term "isometric" combines the Greek words isos (equal) and -metria (measuring), meaning that in these exercises the length of the muscle and the angle of the joint do not change, though contraction ...

  3. Isometric exercise device - Wikipedia

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    Isometric exercise devices perform exercises or strength test using static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint. This is reflected in the name; the term "isometric" combines the prefix "iso" (same) with "metric" (distance), meaning that in these exercises the length of the muscle does not change, [1] as compared to isotonic contractions ("tonos" means ...

  4. Plank (exercise) - Wikipedia

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    A study in British Journal of Sports Medicine of 270 trials found that isometric exercises which involve engaging muscles without movement, such as wall sits and planks, were more effective than other types of exercise for reducing blood pressure. [8]

  5. These movement-free exercises can lower blood pressure ... - AOL

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    Research in a large study recently showed that certain exercises using body weight, known as static and isometric exercises, can have big benefits on the body, including lowering blood pressure.

  6. This is the best exercise to lower blood pressure, study finds

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    Different types of exercise can offer different benefits, so a combination of cardio, resistance training and high-intensity interval training can be best, with isometric exercise considered ...

  7. Blood pressure is best lowered by 2 exercises, study finds - AOL

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    Isometric exercises can be done with weights or without, just relying on the body’s own weight. “Overall, isometric exercise training is the most effective mode in reducing both systolic and ...

  8. Strength training - Wikipedia

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    Common superset configurations are two exercises for the same muscle group, agonist-antagonist muscles, or alternating upper and lower body muscle groups. [29] Exercises for the same muscle group (flat bench press followed by the incline bench press) result in a significantly lower training volume than a traditional exercise format with rests. [30]

  9. Bullworker - Wikipedia

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    The original Bullworker suggested 26 individual exercises. While isometrics was the emphasis, the instructions included isotonic, cardio, resiliency and endurance routines. The emphasis on these additional functions greatly expanded the number of exercises available. An additional fitness routine of Iso-Motion has since been added.