![]() ![]() It wasn’t till later in civilian life that I began to apply these two methods together. Through these methods, I was able to improve upon several of my fitness tests in the military that was more anaerobic/explosive in nature without taking part in much HIIT training. Although anecdotal I noticed energy increases following my workout as what was more long-term was the effects of feeling lighter. The books that got me into isometric exercise were first John E Peterson’s, “Isometric Power Revolution” Boff Hoffman’s, “Functional Isometric Contraction” and later Steve Justa’s “Iron Isometrics.” What always struck me about isometrics or more specifically overcoming isometrics was the small amount of time required for a workout compared to the benefits. Overcoming isometrics is either the pressing, pulling, or any way straining against an immovable object for a set time, intensity, and joint angle. ![]() During these times of doubt, I would shift mainly to overcoming isometric exercises. Calisthenics has several drawbacks and given that I’m somewhat of a hard gainer not only in muscle but in strength I believe my progress is not where it should be. I’ve always utilized calisthenics as my main form of exercise for over a decade and my usage of any form of isometrics has been infrequent. ![]()
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