Benefits of isometric exercises:
Enhanced Neural Endurance. According to Matt Schifferle, author of “Overcoming Isometrics: Isometric Exercises for Building Muscle and Strength”, a key element for building muscle is Neuro Endurance and refers to the amount of time one can continue sending signals to muscles to force them to work.
Beginners and kids
- Isometric training is low impact – it doesn’t stress or wear joints
- Isometrics are safe – no need for lifting heavy weights and risking injuries
Elderly and injured individuals
- Isometric exercises may be helpful to someone who has an injury, which could make movement painful.
- Isometrics are safe – no need for lifting heavy weights and risking injuries
- Isometric training is low impact – it doesn’t stress or wear joints
Regular and advanced users
- Isometrics are proven to be effective for strength training, increasing coordination and endurance *
- Isometric training saves time – studies show that isometrics can strengthen muscles in as little as 7 seconds per muscle group
- Isometric training is low impact – it doesn’t stress or wear joints
- Isometrics helps break through a workout plateaus
- Isometric exercises may give additional advantage to professional athletes thanks to improved neural endurance