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Isometric, Isotonic, Isokinetic Exercises
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Isometric, Isotonic, Isokinetic Exercises
By: Amiya Neal
ISOMETRIC
Definition:
Equipment:
- No equipment needed.
"...type of low-impact exercise that activates muscles."
ISOMETRIC
Benefits:
Examples:
- Side plank
- Calf raise/hold
- Relieve joint pain.
- Lower blood pressure.
- Help treat arthritis.
- Low squat
- Plank
- Glute bridge
-V-Sit
ISOTONIC
Definition:
Equipment:
ISOTONIC
A type of exercise that involves constant muscle contraction with full range of motion.
- Weights
- Resistance bands
- Gym machines
Examples:
Benefits:
- Push-ups
- Bench presses
- Help prevent diabetes.
- Increase bone density.
- Preserves strength.
- Pull-ups
- Bicep curls
- Squats
- Deadlifts
ISOKINETIC
Definition:
Equipment
- Stationary Bike
- Treadmill
- Dynamometer
- Resistance bands
A type of exercise that utilizes specialized machines to keep the speed and motion of muscle contractions constant.
ISOKINETIC
Examples:
Benefits
- Walking
- Squats
- Sprinting/jogging
- Running
- Decreased risk of injury.
- Improve speed and agility.
- Promote muscle development.
SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES
SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES
Isotonic, isometric, isokinetic exercises all have the common goal of strengthening and conditioning a person back to optimal condition using muscle contraction. Isometric exercises use isolated and limited movements while isotonic exercises use more explosive movements and a full range of motion. Isokinetic exercises differ from both isotonic and isometric exercises as specialized equipment is a focal point.
SUMMARY
Isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises are all used in the strenghtening and conditioning of an athlete. Each may have slightly different methods of muscle contraction, but at the end of day, they all achieve the goal of returning an athlete to full health.