Isotonic Exercise
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What is Isotonic Exercise?Isotonic exercise is a very popular form of muscle-strengthening. Isotonic exercise can be carried out either with:
In both forms exercises are carried out against a fixed resistance. 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:
- Uneven force throughout each exercise.
- Exercises may not fully strengthen each muscle group.
See also:
Exercise!
Training manual: Building Strength and Muscular Endurance with Weights
