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isometrics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction iso·met·rics \ ˌī-sə-ˈme-triks \

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

First Known Use of isometrics

1962

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ISOMETRICS Defined for English Language Learners

isometrics

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Definition of isometrics for English Language Learners

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

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isometrics

noun plural but singular or plural in construction iso·met·rics \ ˌī-sə-ˈme-triks \

medical Definition of isometrics

: isometric exercise or an isometric system of exercises

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