isometrics
pronunciation
How to pronounce isometrics in British English: UK [ˌaɪsəˈmetrɪks]
How to pronounce isometrics in American English: US [ˌaɪsəˈmɛtrɪks]
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- Noun:
- muscle-building exercises (or a system of muscle-building exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change)
Word Origin
- isometrics (n.)
- 1962, American English, from isometric; also see -ics.
Example
- 1. Isometrics may increase muscle bulk .
- 2. Produce general arrangements , sections , isometrics , and pipe spool drawings from piping 3d model .