Isometrics are a great way to gain strength, build muscle, and rehab injuries. Let’s talk about the utility of isometrics during this trying period and how you can implement them into your clients’ training program by using nothing but a towel. There are three different types of muscular contractions: concentric (shortening of the muscle), eccentric (lengthening of the muscle) and isometric (muscle doesn’t change length and the affected joint doesn’t move).
