The Ultimate Isometrics Manual, Building Maximum Strength and Conditioning with Static Training Paperback – September 15, 2020

What is there not to like about this Information? You get the historical as well recent findings about the research. You are introduced to joint mobility exercises to warm up with, you can pick and choose.Then going on into the Exercises, Protocols, Programs however you wish to say it. I first downloaded the Kindle version. Later as i had the funds got the Physical book itself,which is massive. Although it's quite handy to have the Kindle, nothing compares to having a physical copy for your personal library.I will say that before this, I had used the Bullworker for many years off and on and was and still is a good go to exerciser. Then later, I stumbled upon an Isorobic Exerciser, which much like an Exergenie, or Apollo Exerciser has it's place in my arsenal of exercise equipment. But the one thing I didn't have was the Isochain. So I searched in my journey and on my quest I did run into the Pitchsix Forceboard.It does all the same visual and audio cues, but much more including all your data and history. So now that I'm set, at my age rehabilitation was and still is my main focus. I may switch back and forth between the Isometric Manual and Pitchsix's built in Programs, since they too are current programs of people who are in the know. That being said, I am amazed at how much difference accurate digital readings are and how much they can be used as a guide. I have already seen much improvement along the way and not to worry if one muscle, joint or tendon isn't moving along as quickly as your other muscles and tendons will help to compensate you until you get strengthened.Will this manual help you even if you don't have a digital feedback system? Absolutely! Whether it's yoga straps you pull or push with, resistance bands, numbered gymnastics rings, whatever your cup of tea is. I will just say though that sometimes trying to Guage your strength with sheer mind body connection alone doesn't always meet the bill and don't get me wrong, I believe in that concept and have used it. Also, I have nothing against using the Isochain, Max, but ijust couldn't seem to ever seem to have enough money for it. The Pitchsix Forceboard was affordable and yes I was hesitate at first, but so glad I found them. Yes I chose the lower end model at 660 pounds, plenty for me, but I think the other model is like 900 plus pounds. But you use whatever you got. I don't have either Footboard platform, but was lucky enough to find a used Body Boss platform. So as you can see, yes I have had to use whatever I can put together,but the most important thing here above all this is the KNOWLEDGE of KNOWING how to implement a program that works for you.Best Wishes on your Journey!

While I think it could be edited to say the same amount of info in much less pages, there is a lot of useful info here for many applications whether you were trying to build muscle mass, endurance, or raw strength. I like that it covers progressive isometrics too. There is a great section in the back on that.I think their iso-chain is way over priced. I made my own by simply welding a link to a flat sheet of metal, adding a spring, and a cheap 1000 pound scale from Amazon. It works great. And, be careful doing a dead lift with it because you could definitely hurt your back! I was sore for three days the first time I used it. But I was able to use it to rehab a calf injury and my boys use it too.If you have young boys, definitely do the progressive isometrics with them! I was surprised how much they love it. The five-year-old, eight-year-old, and 11-year-old would wait around for me and ask if I was going to do isometrics. The strength gains in my core were definitely astronomical.

Paul is fantastic!! His writing is clear and well informed. The reason for a 4 is that he pushes for the isochain therefore at times it is an informational.

Great for young and old (me) alike. The principle is so well explained and illustrated.

This book really presents many aspects of Isometric exercise, not the least of which is its theoretical basis. I'm a Certified Personal Trainer and avid reader. I own many books on strong men training. This entirely before the discovery of anabolic steroids. I've personally done almost every kind of weight training, including Olympic Lifting, and regularly work out with kettlebells, medicine balls, stationary punching bag and speed bag. [Isometrics do not have significant effect on aerobic fitness. I also do Peloton.] The main reason isometrics are not taught in gyms or by trainers is that you don't need equipment, or trainers to get strong as you like with isometrics. I use them on days I don't train skills. My strength has grown after only a few weeks of training, and I feel about twenty percent stronger all over my body.This is not meant to replace athletic skill training because it can't. But most people aren't interested in becoming a better martial artist or Olympic lifter.This is the method of Charles Atlas which he called dynamic tension. If you want to improve your life in many ways in little time during your normal day, incorporate these exercises. For more info read the book.

I've been doing convict conditioning for years. I've bought all the books the second they were available and did the workouts religiously. I was so excited for this book when i heard about it, I started reading it right away. But in the first chapter it said that isometrics are so good that they make dynamic movements obsolete. And I was like wait, what? All those years of doing push ups and pullups were just a waste of time? I should have been doing isometrics in the first place? Should I just throw away my convict conditioning books now, since this is the best way to work out? The book has a lot of good info in it , but I'm not sure if I should implement it into my work out or completely replace it.