Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 8

Define the terms isometric, isotonic, dynamic, and isokinetic.

Step 1 of 4

Isometric: Isometric is a type of contraction in which the muscle tenses without changing length. The training has an advantage that all the available motor units of a muscle are activated that is difficult to achieve with other types of training.