Israetel, Ph.D., is an exercise scientist and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, a company that provides training and ...

Fitness experts weigh in on the differences between concentric vs. eccentric exercise, and why both are important.

Weighted or using just your bodyweight, these exercises are great for activating muscles, maintaining strength, and building endurance. A safe option during injury rehab, isometrics are also a ...

We get a bunch of PTs to explain all about isometric training. Head to most gym classes or YouTube workouts, and even in a strength session, you’ll be made to jump squat, press up or doing ...

Wall sits are an effective exercise for weight loss, as they rapidly burn calories by engaging muscles through sustained ...

Methods 225 rugby players were assessed for neck strength at three time points throughout the 2018/2019 season using a method of isometric contraction. Associations with clinically diagnosed ...

Subjects lifted on average 73% of their 1 repetition maximum through the full range of knee extension with both legs, three times a week. Quadriceps isometric strength of each leg was measured at a ...