isometrics

i·so·met·rics  (s-mtrks)

n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)

Exercise or a system of exercises in which isometric muscular contraction is used to strengthen and tone muscles, performed by the exertion of effort against resistance, usually of a stationary object.

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isometrics [ˌaɪsəʊˈmɛtrɪks]

n

(functioning as singular) physical exercise involving isometric contraction of muscles

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isometrics

a form of physical exercise in which a set of muscles is tensed briefly, either in opposition to another set or against a solid surface. Cf. isotonics. — isometric, adj.

See also: Athletics

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

isometrics - muscle-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) isometric exercise exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout - the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"

Translations

isometrics [ˌaɪsəʊˈmetrɪks] NSING → isométrica fsing

isometrics

n sing → Isometrie f