isometric exercise
ˌaɪsoʊˈmɛtrɪk ˈɛksərˌsaɪz
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Definition of isometric exercise - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
fitnessTECH.exercise maintaining constant muscle lengthTECH.
  • Wall sits are an isometric exercise that targets the quadriceps.
muscle contraction
2.
exerciseTECH.muscle-building exercises with contractions without movementTECH.
  • Planks are a common isometric exercise.
muscle contraction strength training
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Expressions with isometric

isometric linen.
line showing equal value points on a map
The isometric line on the map shows equal temperature.
isometric drawingn.
3D drawing using parallel lines
The engineer created an isometric drawing of the machine.
isometric processn.
process where volume stays the same
In an isometric process the gas volume does not change.

Expressions with exercise

box-ticking exercisen.
task performed to satisfy regulations or standards
Filling out the form felt like a box-ticking exercise.
empty exercisen.
action done mechanically, without real purpose, result, or involvement
Filling out the survey felt like an empty exercise, so he quit.
paper exercisen.
theoretical task or plan not implemented in reality
The proposal was just a paper exercise and was never put into action.
exercise in futilityn.
action that is pointless and cannot succeed
Trying to fix it was an exercise in futility.
it's a fruitless exerciseexp.
used to say an effort will bring no helpful result
Trying to convince him now—it's a fruitless exercise.
arm exercisen.
exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles
Push-ups are a common arm exercise.
back exercisen.
physical activity to strengthen back muscles
He does back exercises to improve his posture.
exercise bicyclen.
stationary bike used for indoor cycling workouts
She pedaled on the exercise bicycle while watching TV..
exercise biken.
device resembling a bicycle for home or gym use
The gym has several exercise bikes available.
exercise bookn.
notebook for students to write exercises or schoolwork
She forgot her exercise book at home.

Terms related to isometric exercise

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
enduranceexercisefitnessgymroutinestrengthtrainingworkoutconditioningmuscle

Examples of isometric exercise in a sentence

  • Isometric exercise can help improve muscle endurance.
  • Wall sits are effective isometric exercises.
  • Isometric exercises can improve muscle endurance.

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  1. French:exercice isométrique, ...
  2. German:isometrische Übung, isometrisches Training, ...
  3. Italian:esercizio isometrico, ...
  4. Spanish:ejercicio isométrico, ...
  5. Portuguese:exercício isométrico, ...
  6. Chinese:等长练习, 等长运动, ...
  7. Japanese:一定長さの運動, アイソメトリック運動, ...
  8. Arabic:تمرين ايزوميتري, تَمرين إيزومتري, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּרְגִּיל אִיזוֹמֶטְרִי, תַּרְגִּיל אִיזוֹמֶטְרִי, ...
  10. Russian:упражнение с постоянной длиной, изометрическое упражнение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ізометрична вправа, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थिर लंबाई व्यायाम, स्थिर व्यायाम, ...

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