Isometric training is a form of exercise where your muscles don’t move while contracting. It is not a very popular training method for most athletes these days, such as those that require concentric contractions (shortening of the muscles under tension; think biceps curl) and eccentric contractions (lengthening of the muscles under tension; think quadriceps during […]
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Why Isometrics and Resistance Band Training Develops Speed Not Available With Weight Training
One of the more popular types of resistance training aids is what is known as the resistance band or exercise band. Figure 1. The resistance or exercise band. This is an outstanding product that has a very unique physical property known as a variable elastic potential. This means that the more you stretch the band the more […]