The Ultimate Isometrics Manual: Building Maximum Strength and Conditioning with Static Training

Advance Praise for The Ultimate Isometrics Manual
Title Page
Copyright
Disclaimer
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Contents
How to Use This Manual
Foreword
Part I – Isometrics: The Science
	1. Introduction: Isometrics - A Scientific History
	2. Isometric exercises stimulate strength better than dynamic (moving) exercises
	3. Isometric exercise is at least as effective as dynamic exercise for muscle growth
	4. Isometric exercise is more efficient than dynamic exercise
	5. Isometric exercise is less likely to incur injury, either chronic or acute, than dynamic exercise
	6. Isometric exercise can be performed more frequently than dynamic exercise
	7. Isometric Questions and Answers: The Current Science
Part II - Isometrics: The Technology
	8. The Isochain: The Ultimate Isometric Device
	9. The Isochain: Design and Specifications
	10. The Isochain: The 5 Training Modes
Part III – Isometrics: The Drills
	11. Warming Up: The Binary Method
	12. Major Isochain Drills
	13. Zero-Tech Isos: Static-State, Self-Resistance and Loadless Training
	14. Cooling Down: The Binary Method
Part IV – Isometrics: The Programs
	15. Isometric Programming—The Ultimate FAQ
	16. Programming Using the Modes
	17. Alternative Isometric Programs
Part V – Isometrics: Bodyweight Progressions – BY PAUL “COACH” WADE
	18. Introducing the Isometric “Big Six”
	19. Elbow Levers: Total-Body Control
	20. Handstands: Gymnast-Like Shoulders and Balance
	21. L-Holds: Superhuman Midsection
	22. Back Levers: Elite Spinal Strength
	23. Front Levers: Ultimate Hanging Power
	24. Flag Holds: Titanium Lateral Chain
Bonus Chapter: Isochain Plus the Weights? The Best of Both Worlds!
Scientific References
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