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If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve done an isometric exercise. Ta-da! These holds might look simple — after all, ...

Seeking a way to revamp your workout routine and boost its effectiveness? Try incorporating isometric exercises. They’re simpler than they sound. Isometric exercises simply involve squeezing and ...

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We’ve all been there: holding at the bottom of a squat or plank, feeling your legs start to quiver like crazy. Congrats—you’ve experienced the burn of an isometric hold. These strength-boosting pauses ...