isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik 
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure
especially
: relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
2
: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant shortening of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic
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Players saw an isometric view of the world, with 3D characters and locations placed in and operating across a 2D canvas.
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Gene Park, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
Growing research on the benefits of isometric exercise might influence the current health recommendations (which tout cardio) for improving blood pressure.
—Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2023
The isometric contraction occurs when the force your muscles create is equal to the force of your external load.
—Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
So instead of trying to understand when two groups are isomorphic, Sun could just try to understand when two matrix spaces are isometric — a notion of isomorphism of matrix spaces that corresponds to that of groups.
—Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 23 June 2023
Next up Filly works the biceps with 10 to 15 reps of ring bicep curls, immediately followed by 20 seconds of isometric shoulder extensions.
—Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 1 June 2023
The moves that have worked for me are hinges, isometric holds, single-leg workouts, and upping my leg workouts to three days a week.
—Women's Health, 6 June 2023
Wrapping your head around the totality of their case is an isometric mental exercise that creates a sinewy strain between faith and fact.
—Popular Mechanics, 14 Apr. 2023
Incline Pause Row play iconThe triangle icon that indicates to play Take the position from the incline row, then make the exercise even tougher with an isometric hold.
—Men's Health, 15 Mar. 2023
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Gene Park, Washington Post, 6 July 2023
Growing research on the benefits of isometric exercise might influence the current health recommendations (which tout cardio) for improving blood pressure.
—Laura Hensley, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2023
The isometric contraction occurs when the force your muscles create is equal to the force of your external load.
—Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
So instead of trying to understand when two groups are isomorphic, Sun could just try to understand when two matrix spaces are isometric — a notion of isomorphism of matrix spaces that corresponds to that of groups.
—Kevin Hartnett, Quanta Magazine, 23 June 2023
Next up Filly works the biceps with 10 to 15 reps of ring bicep curls, immediately followed by 20 seconds of isometric shoulder extensions.
—Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 1 June 2023
The moves that have worked for me are hinges, isometric holds, single-leg workouts, and upping my leg workouts to three days a week.
—Women's Health, 6 June 2023
Wrapping your head around the totality of their case is an isometric mental exercise that creates a sinewy strain between faith and fact.
—Popular Mechanics, 14 Apr. 2023
Incline Pause Row play iconThe triangle icon that indicates to play Take the position from the incline row, then make the exercise even tougher with an isometric hold.
—Men's Health, 15 Mar. 2023
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circa 1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik
: of, relating to, or being muscular contraction of the kind that takes place in doing isometrics
Medical Definition
isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure
especially
: relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
2
: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant change of length of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic sense 2
3
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