RESISTANCE BAND ISOMETRICS

Here is a good, brief article describing some isometric exercises that can be done with resistance bands. On these exercises, stretch the band as far as you can and hold the contraction for as long as you can, until you're muscles begin to quiver and you have to release the tension. Slowly release the resistance band back to the starting position. These "tension-flex" exercises will leave your muscles with a feeling of a lot of "pep" rather than tiring them out as traditional weight lifting exercises do. This is because the contraction involved is primarily concentric, rather than the eccentric contraction that tears down muscle fibers and causes the fatigued and heavy feeling often felt after doing traditional weight training.

RESISTANCE BAND ISOMETRICS

STATIC CONTRACTION TRAINING AND SLOW LIFTING

Two outstanding methods to challenge your muscles are Static Contraction Training (heavy strong-range isometric holds with weights) and Slow Lifting (timed reps in slow-motion). Read more about these techniques in the attached article -

STATIC CONTRACTION TRAINING AND SLOW LIFTING

RESOURCE FOR ALEXANDER ZASS WRITINGS

Go to the following link at the Sandow Plus website to read writings from the "father of modern isometrics" Alexander Zass. You can download these rare, historic writings free of charge and will find much interesting information in them :

ALEXANDER ZASS WRITINGS