Meanings
- pluralplural of isometric
- pluralplural onlyIsometric exercises.
Hand and wrist isometrics and isotonics are performed in the sling.
2011, Robert A. Donatelli, Physical Therapy of the Shoulder, →ISBN, page 661 more example
It is theorized that this is due to the increased capillarization which is stimulated much more by isotonics than isometrics.
1972, Clayne R. Jensen, A. Garth Fisher, Scientific basis of athletic conditioning, page 72
Synonyms & antonyms
nounmuscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change)
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
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