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isometrics

British  
/ ˌaɪsəʊˈmɛtrɪks /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) physical exercise involving isometric contraction of muscles

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It’s a lot of body-weight stuff and isometrics and speed Russian lunges.

From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 2019

I’ve been dipping back into Simone Weil for spiritual isometrics.

From The New Yorker ● Feb. 2, 2017

Stop eating, take a deep breath, and do isometrics – small, unnoticeable muscle movements that will help you snap out of the adrenaline overload.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 22, 2016

Sir: Your report on isometrics was a little gem.

From Time Magazine Archive

Instead, they are practicing the very latest wrinkle in body culture: isometrics.

From Time Magazine Archive

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