Isotonic Exercise
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Isotonic exercise is a very popular form of muscle strengthening.
Isotonic exercise can be carried out either with:
- Free weights i.e. dumbbells
- Barbells; or fixed equipment- e.g., the Nautilus
As each muscle moves through its complete range, isotonic contraction creates tension with maximum effort at the beginning and end of each exercise.
Advantages of isotonic training:
- Relatively inexpensive
- Broad range of exercises
- Ability to exercise all major muscle groups
Disadvantages of isotonic training:
- Uneven force throughout each exercise.
- Exercises may not fully strengthen each muscle group.
See also: Training manual: Building Strength and Muscular Endurance with Weights
