Optimisation of isometric strength training intensity

A re-evaluation of isometric strength training.

Cervical resistance training: effects on isometric and dynamic strength.

INTRODUCTION Neck injuries signify a physical fitness and human system problem with high operational significance. The prevalence of injuries in tactical aviators has been reported to be as high as 84%, although few report engaging in neck-specific strengthening exercises. It is generally believed that neck strengthening may result in fewer neck injuries. This study was designed to investigate ...

Creatine supplementation enhances isometric strength and body composition improvements following strength exercise training in older adults.

We sought to determine whether creatine monohydrate (CrM) supplementation would enhance the increases in strength and fat-free mass that develop during resistance exercise training in older adults. Twenty-eight healthy men and women over the age of 65 years participated in a whole-body resistance exercise program 3 days per week for 14 weeks. The study participants were randomly allocated, in a...

Progressive isometric force training

In ten growing male Wistar rats, isometric strength training for 69 days (3-6 times vertical gripping position on a wire-netting during 2 x 30 s, with progressive loading of the tail through a 50-200 g indwelling clip), fat mass and plasma leptin concentrations were lower on day 70 than in ten sedentary controls. Muscle mass and femoral trabecular and cortical bone mineral density were simultan...

The effects of strength training on isometric force production symmetry in recreationally trained males

Objectives: The purpose of this investigation was to determine what effect a bilateral strength training regimen has on isometric force production symmetry and if changes in force production symmetry can be accounted for by differences in pre-intervention strength levels. Design: Sixteen recreationally trained males (1-RM squat: 146.8 ± 23.0 kg.) were assigned to two groups for the 7-week train...