Simply strong
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As I understand it isometric exercises are usually used for short duration and max effort sets to compliment a dynamic exercise; often to fix a sticking point. But is there ever a place for sub-maximal and longer duration sets?
I travel a lot I often find I don’t have access to equipment and am wondering if isometric deadlifts and OH press with gymnastics rings with hip bridges, push ups and hollow body holds or rollouts might be a good travel workout to keep me going while I’m away. Perhaps some isometric rows and squats too. As I figure it, tension is tension so why wouldn’t it be possible to maintain strength this way?
I’m am aware that isometrics only build strength in a limited ROM so multiple sets at multiple angles would be required, but I wouldn’t assume thats a huge limitation. Perhaps 3 sets of 60s at 3-4 joint angles at RPE 6-8?
As always I welcome your thoughts and criticisms!
I travel a lot I often find I don’t have access to equipment and am wondering if isometric deadlifts and OH press with gymnastics rings with hip bridges, push ups and hollow body holds or rollouts might be a good travel workout to keep me going while I’m away. Perhaps some isometric rows and squats too. As I figure it, tension is tension so why wouldn’t it be possible to maintain strength this way?
I’m am aware that isometrics only build strength in a limited ROM so multiple sets at multiple angles would be required, but I wouldn’t assume thats a huge limitation. Perhaps 3 sets of 60s at 3-4 joint angles at RPE 6-8?
As always I welcome your thoughts and criticisms!
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