Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Coeur D'Alene, ID
Posts: 605
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04-16-2018, 05:30 PM
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Isos play a major role in development in ways many don't really understand. In a mainstream sense, the only isometrics you see are planks, holds with weight and the thought that for the most part can't take on any real strength which is total B.S.
I wrote in the tony robbins thread that the 5-6-7 works well but that specific protocol is not meant for everyone. The majority? Sure if they understand the concept and practice with great focus. Isometrics can be practiced in all sorts of ways and can yield exceptional results. The number one rule of isometrics is the breathing and the second is the amount of focus and the third is creating intensity for specific durations.
The way I practice them is to flex/push/pull/squat/grip as best as possible until an exhale is completely gone or have expelled enough which at times lasted about 10 seconds or so. Take a breather until you have that energy back and continue and so on and so forth. My results are great because of that. I have tried the 5-6-7 protocol and didn't work for me because I could never really time it right. Being intuitive is a golden rule in all aspects of fitness regardless of what it is. Am I questioning this protocol? Hell no, it works for some people like John, Soly, maybe Gordon but not everybody and my style is not meant for everyone either.
There's no reason to think Isometrics don't work and if you think they don't (telling to the general population), ask Bud Jeffries, Dennis Rogers, Otto Arco, Maxick & Gama, they thrived on Isometric Training but each individual used them in completely different ways. I always looked it as none of them are superior than the other, just worked in some form or another.
Learn the value of what always worked and adjust to your benefit, nobody else's.
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