Isometric training allows your body to learn how to engage the correct muscles through positions that emphasize maximum activation of the specific muscle or muscle group you're focusing on. Think about it… If you're running a marathon, shoveling snow, or lifting a piece of furniture, engaging the wrong muscles, even for a moment, can lead to poor technique, less-than-ideal force, and an increased risk of injury. Not to mention, they're a great way to hone in on and work specific muscles with maximum precision. If you’re an avid reader of mine, you already know that there is plenty of science to debunk the myths around isometrics-which I've recommended as a way to get fit in your car, supplement your training to build athleticism (via isometric yoga routines), increase growth hormone levels and muscle hypertrophy by doing single set exhaustive isometrics to failure, and more. The most common myths about isometrics are: 1) They don't build muscle, 2) They're only useful for specific sports where the muscle doesn’t change length frequently (like skiing, climbing, or grappling sports), and 3) They create excessive strain on the cardiovascular system.
Unfortunately, isometrics are a widely overlooked (despite their proven efficacy and use by professional athletes, weekend warriors, and aging seniors alike) exercise modality and often surrounded in myth. I’ve long used isometric exercises as a supplementary fitness modality for everything from minimalist exercise routines while traveling to build strength and muscle when my joints are unable to move through full range of motion to giving me extra moves to do during my daily sauna routine.
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