isometrics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

iso·met·rics | \ ˌī-sə-ˈme-triks

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Definition of isometrics

: exercise or a system of exercises in which opposing muscles are so contracted that there is little shortening but a great increase in tone of muscle fibers involved

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isometric drawing

isometric projection

isometric system

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The first known use of isometrics was in 1962

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isometrics

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English Language Learners Definition of isometrics

: exercises in which muscles are made stronger by pushing against other muscles or against something that does not move

isometrics

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

iso·met·rics | \ ˌī-sə-ˈme-triks

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Medical Definition of isometrics

: isometric exercise or an isometric system of exercises

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