YAWorkoutT: Have any success with isometrics?

[NiteWulf]

A Monty Python sketch reminded me of the old Charles Atlas comic ads. I looked into it a bit and I'm wondering whether setting up an isometic regimen would be worth my time versus weightlifting. I would be working toward strength and tone, not necessarily definition and size. The only negative argument I've found so far is that people can't determine quanitatively how much their strength increases over time, but that doesn't concern me too much.

Anybody use isometrics? What are your thoughts?

 

[NiteWulf]

Bump

 

[Blackjack200]

I haven't really used them. I have heard that they can be bad for circulation/increase blood pressure because you're holding one position and if a blood vessel is being squeezed off by a muscle in that particular position it will be closed for a while. Could be a myth though, it's just something I heard.

 

[Rastus]

Just about every other program out there is more effective, so isometrics are really only usefull if your body is confined. Like in a spaceship, airplane, or very small prison cell. Might be usefull if you are bedridden.

 

[ManBearPig]

i dont think i would use it as a whole routine in itself, but as a supplement to my regular workout. i do isometrics pretty often during my regular workouts.

for a shock, i suppose you could do one workout or so with just isometrics.

 

[NiteWulf]

Bump because I know there are more workout guys here

 

[mrkun]

Originally posted by: NiteWulf
A Monty Python sketch reminded me of the old Charles Atlas comic ads. I looked into it a bit and I'm wondering whether setting up an isometic regimen would be worth my time versus weightlifting. I would be working toward strength and tone, not necessarily definition and size. The only negative argument I've found so far is that people can't determine quanitatively how much their strength increases over time, but that doesn't concern me too much.

Anybody use isometrics? What are your thoughts?

"Tone" and "definition" are both matters of body fat. A muscle can do three things with regard to size: get bigger, get smaller, or stay the same.