Absolutely superb insights there Thib! I usually have my fingers pressing on the muscles my clients are working. But this technique is very good and love the way you explained the science behind it!
Isometrics are amazing for shocking the body, especially when you’ve already ‘primed’ the designated target muscle(s). I have a theory that the body builds a tolerance to isometrics (more so calisthenic isometrics) at a lower rate, compared to concentric & eccentric (assuming same load)
@@rickgorges3936 I do mostly overcoming isometrics, as they don't require as much recovery time as yielding isometrics do; yielding isometrics give a better pump, but I have to reduce the frequency of my workouts with them.
@@comradecarabao9122 That's what i am experimenting with at the present moment. If you don't mind me asking how do you implement them in your workouts?
@@rickgorges3936 I do "giant sets" (within a given muscle) of isometrics for my first 2-3 sets (depending on what I'm working); I work the muscle isometrically from 3-4 different angles with no rest in between the movements for those sets. I rest for 50-70 seconds in between the giant sets. I finish off a muscle/muscle group (after another 50-70 seconds of rest) with an isometric movement, immediately followed by a movement with a full range of motion. I hope I explained that well enough that's it not confusing. Giant sets are like supersets but with more than 2 exercises/movements. My isometric contractions are generally held for 6-9 seconds at about 80-85% of my maximal strength.
@@comradecarabao9122 Great. Thanks for your reply and how you use them in your training. Much appreciated. Going to experiment with them in my own training. I'm sure i won't be dissapointed👍.
IF YOU HAVE HIGH CORTISOL ARE ISOMETRICS BEFORE OR AFTER A WORKOUT OR JUST ON A REST DAY OKAY OR WILL THE BODY SEE IT AS A STRESS ON THE MUSCLE AND TRIGGER CORTISOL.20 SECONDS MAX PER MUSCLE GROUP.SHOULD I JUST DELOAD FOR A WHILE ON THE ISOMETRICS OR JUST STOP UNTIL CORTISOL IS UNDER CONTROL? PLEASE HELP ?
from the moment i started incorporate isometric holds after (normal) sets my muscles became big af. Dont do this with high frequency btw, you will burn out lol
I’m speechless, amazing channel really
Fantastic advice my shoulders are lagging, I will try this
Best info on internet till date
Examples Sounds similar to nucleus overload training
Very enlightening!
Absolutely superb insights there Thib! I usually have my fingers pressing on the muscles my clients are working. But this technique is very good and love the way you explained the science behind it!
Very good video!
Isometrics are amazing for shocking the body, especially when you’ve already ‘primed’ the designated target muscle(s). I have a theory that the body builds a tolerance to isometrics (more so calisthenic isometrics) at a lower rate, compared to concentric & eccentric (assuming same load)
Isometric pre-exhaustion is my religion. Great video!
Are you doing yeilding or overcoming isometrics.
@@rickgorges3936 I do mostly overcoming isometrics, as they don't require as much recovery time as yielding isometrics do; yielding isometrics give a better pump, but I have to reduce the frequency of my workouts with them.
@@comradecarabao9122 That's what i am experimenting with at the present moment. If you don't mind me asking how do you implement them in your workouts?
@@rickgorges3936 I do "giant sets" (within a given muscle) of isometrics for my first 2-3 sets (depending on what I'm working); I work the muscle isometrically from 3-4 different angles with no rest in between the movements for those sets. I rest for 50-70 seconds in between the giant sets. I finish off a muscle/muscle group (after another 50-70 seconds of rest) with an isometric movement, immediately followed by a movement with a full range of motion. I hope I explained that well enough that's it not confusing. Giant sets are like supersets but with more than 2 exercises/movements. My isometric contractions are generally held for 6-9 seconds at about 80-85% of my maximal strength.
@@comradecarabao9122 Great. Thanks for your reply and how you use them in your training. Much appreciated. Going to experiment with them in my own training. I'm sure i won't be dissapointed👍.
That really helps!
IF YOU HAVE HIGH CORTISOL ARE ISOMETRICS BEFORE OR AFTER A WORKOUT OR JUST ON A REST DAY OKAY OR WILL THE BODY SEE IT AS A STRESS ON THE MUSCLE AND TRIGGER CORTISOL.20 SECONDS MAX PER MUSCLE GROUP.SHOULD I JUST DELOAD FOR A WHILE ON THE ISOMETRICS OR JUST STOP UNTIL CORTISOL IS UNDER CONTROL? PLEASE HELP ?
Jeez
from the moment i started incorporate isometric holds after (normal) sets my muscles became big af. Dont do this with high frequency btw, you will burn out lol
Bruce lee did isometric tranin in his work outs thats a secret for building power but he was not bulky