question on isometrics

[tony84]

Hey everybody, I have a question for you. I couple days ago i posted a thread about a skinny friend of mine who wanted to get that really ripped veiny look. Mr. Peterson suggested isometrics are the best way to get this look. This is also the look that i have always wanted. I recently started doing DVRs instead of my power cals, and i really love um. So i want to start doing some isometrics too. I am going to buy Johns isometric book but i was wondering if anyone who uses isometrics could just give me a quick run down of how the routines work. Like for example, do you hold until you cant go anymore or are you holding for just a certain length of time? And any examples of exercises i can do until the book comes in would be great. Thanks guys.

Tony

[bundaberg]

Isometrics are fantastic. When combined with other forms of exercise they will make you feel like a rock. When performing them remember to breathe, this is extremely important.

Isometrics can be held for different amounts of time, some 5-7 second power holds at 90% exertion can be done, and some longer holds (over 3 minutes) can be held at 20-30% exertion.

In my opinion the MIND is the key.

Don't overdo it on your first go, even though it's tempting, isometrics ARE the most intense form of exercise out there.

I'm sure there's a free isometric book on the Internet somewhere, but I doubt it compares to John's book.

[revwally]

I have only been doing isos for a few months. I started with the 90% for 7-10 sec for holds...and then I found I liked holds of about 1 minute in length "pulsing" between 50% and 90% holds.

But for isos it is real important to breath correctly. John's book has an excellent description of how to breath isometrically -- I would recommend that you either search through the threads for a description, or wait until you get john's book. I can never do justice to explaining the breathing.

wally

[b38]

Tony84,

I mostly do pushups and Tiger moves from M7 book by Mr. Peterson. I have his Isometric Power Revolution book and have begun experimenting with some of the ISO exercises.

I can tell you that he goes into great detail about breathing during ISOs. In fact he warns that holding your breath can be dangerous. He also details several types of ISO exercises and explains the benefits of each type. There are also routine suggestion.


All the Best!

B38

[mike]

I personally like doing isometric 'powerflexes' throughout the day to build up a mind muslec connection. I find that the rest of my training is more productive when i can learn to independently flex a muscle.

[Reader]

@ mike:

I have got 'Isometric Power Revolution' too.
After I read it, I brim over with enthusiasm for Isometric PowerFlexes.

They seem to be the outmost of the connection of Mind and Muscle.

If I workout with them, can I build functional strength?
Are IsoPowerflexes superior than DVR exercises when it comes to
Mind/Muscle connection and the muscle tension??