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Isometric Training Is a Joint-Friendly Way to Build Strength. Try It With 8 Beginner Exercises

If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve done an isometric exercise. Ta-da! These holds might look simple — after all, ...
Lifehacker

The Best Isometric Exercises for Beginners

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. While many types of ...
The New York Times

A Beginner Strength Workout, No Equipment Required

Challenge yourself with these body weight moves. Credit... Supported by By Anna Maltby Videos by Theodore Tae If you’re new to strength training, isometric exercises can be a great place to start. For ...
Observer-Reporter

Study: Isometrics can help lower blood pressure than other forms of exercise

New research contends doing something as simple as a few wall squats or planks per week can help lower blood pressure even better than other types of exercise. The health benefits of exercise are well ...
The Washington Post

The surprisingly simple exercise that can lower your blood pressure

The wall sit, a simple bodyweight exercise that can be done virtually anywhere, isn’t just for building strength. It can help your cardiovascular health, too. A recent study in the British Journal of ...