Ask Al - The Best Isometric Exercises for Gaining Muscle

[@RedDeltaProject]

So glad you've covered this topic Al. I've recently been making isometrics the greatest percentage of my training plan. It used to be about 80% dynamic and 20% isometric and have flipped that ratio around. But yes, movement is always key. Plus it's just a heck of a lot more fun!

[@danausec166]

Hey Matt..just finished your Overcoming Isometrics book..what a gem..just the chapter on neuromuscular adaptation was worth the cost ..I now use a laser like focus when doing the isometrics and feel the difference..thank you..also just read Dragon Door's Ultimate Isometrics book and looking forward to ordering my Iso Chain..I used isometrics now and again, but now , more convinced than ever that it will be the bulk of my training..your review on the Iso Chain pushed me over the edge ! btw..I am 66 yrs young and feel like a 30 yr old..thanks again

[@jamesgilmore1684]

Hey there Matt. Always good to see the top fitness youtubers supporting each other. You and AL are my top two. Take care brother.

[@aslt5711]

Hi! Any progress you noticed since including isometrics? And what happened? Thank you :)

[@fluntimes]

Isometric split squats combined with push up holds in the low position is possibly the best isometric tandem I've tried for muscle. Throw in some hollow body holds and you'll get a great workout in a minimalist structure.

[@joebeman8000]

I like handstand holds for shoulders. I'm at 1 min 30 sec trying to work up to 2 minute holds. Not sure if that builds muscle, but it sure seems to help injured shoulders get healthy again!

[@DBASSDAN]

Agreed!!!

[@blackjohnny0]

In my case it provokes pain in shoulder.

[@t.h.6024]

@@blackjohnny0 In my case it causes neck injuries. No idea why, but that's why I can't do handstands anymore.

[@fordtimelord8673]

When I go to Jim to do my strength training routines, I never seem to have time for abs. They were completely neglected as a focus point so about two months ago, I decided to do a two minute plank every single morning. After two months, I definitely don’t have a six pack, but I do notice additional definition and cut on either side of my stomach. I’m going to keep this two minute plank thing in my routine..

[@Durzo1259]

I use the ab roller for my primary ab workout and it's been great. It's really fast because it requires far fewer reps to get the same workout, and it works absolutely everything in your abs and obliques.

[@michelebenedetti2674]

Thank you so much Al. My 27 year old son was diagnosed at John’s Hopkins let month for hypermobile Ehlers Danlos

[@mehdiheidari2752]

For biceps I think isometric is very effective and I do in ab movements

[@ronbrockway3665]

I've been doing isometric exercises for my calves. Seems to be working

[@mickadatwist1620]

Consise and to the point. That's how explanations should be.

[@mrsbootsworkouts]

Very amazing! Most of these are too advanced for me, but I"m working on my L-sit!! Thank you!

[@youtubecreators384]

Someone who perfected isometric training was the Mighty Atom, Joseph Greenstein. I recommend looking this guy up. He was a real mad lad...

[@StefanOsfit]

I heard that the best way to build biceps is isometric hangs!! So im with you brother!!

[@transguywithmultiplesclero5406]

Great video :) Thx for talking about the timings for holds.

[@tamashorvath3646]

I'm new to this channel. I've heard about the Kavadlo bros so I knew Al knows his shit but I didn't know how likable the dude was.

[@AsanakaWampawal-yk5nj]

Can i practice body weight pull up and push ups everyday one hour without rest at

[@philipm]

Really great video Al. I’ve actually been looking into incorporating isometrics, but I’m thinking that it should best be used as a supplement, Not an Overall core actio

[@lawndogmoon2]

I don't enjoy doing dumbbell internal and external rotations to keep my rotator cuffs strong. Can I replace these with ring pushups since the instability of the rings will strengthen the rotators?

[@OctoBox]

Great info -- quick question: "Do you speak to semi-deaf ESL elderly people a lot?" I worked with elderly and would find my self using a slow very deliberate exaggerated enunciation speech type.

[@alkavadlo]

I actually used to be an ESL teacher a long time ago! But the reason I speak slowly in my videos is more because a lot of my viewers are not native English speakers. I actually get a lot of comments thanking me for my deliberate delivery, though others find it bothersome.

[@izzyBz30]

Thanks for the video, it was educational and was easy to follow. I'm curious, do you have a title sir Al? Are you a personal trainer and are you certified for example nsca?

[@alkavadlo]

Thanks! I have been a personal trainer for 20 years and I’ve been an NSCA-CSCS since 2005. But I think my knowledge and experience matters more than some letters after my name, so I don’t make a big deal about my credentials.

[@Jhadar]

Personally I would only do isometric exercises for joint pain or if I'm doing ab exercises, I find isometrics to be a bit boring, so I usually do eccentrics instead

[@mreverybody1150]

Isometric is boring, but not when you use the Isochain! expensive but well worth it. I do the same routines on it that people do in the gym.

[@blackjohnny0]

Do you know people with herniated and bulged discs?

[@Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach]

I’ve been a fan of you and the other greats in the calisthenic world your one of the early greats along with BRock, D.O.C., Giant, Slic Rick, Lord Vital aka Beast, Zakaveli too many to name I wish my man from Bar Talk was back !

[@trentwhalin9422]

Been going through your street workout book and am curious to lose some fat, build strength and at least maintain muscle (perhaps build a little bit but not in the body builder way) is the circuit workout effective? Or would a split with some interval training be good as well to build strength/muscle?

[@Durzo1259]

I don't know if this matters 2 years later, but I just wanted to say I did circuit training for 2 years and it was quite a waste. I could never get past 2 sets to failure as I'd already be too sore from that. When I switched to traditional sets, 2 months later I could handle doing 4-5 sets per exercise without hurting too much the next day. I also found circuits made me more tired from doing less.

[@suhail9585]

all those who increased the playback speed...hit like

[@PetraKryvinoff]

don't want to get old

[@artmantv6966]

Watching sending my fjll supporr

[@bogatyrstudios1272]

this guys hands are hugeeee

[@LovingPeace-l4b]

💥Al Does yoga build muscle 💪

[@penelopepitstop7748]

Oh goodness what am I going to do - you have great movement and advice but the preschool delivery is super painful. The word Isometric should have gotten rid of the ‘slow’ individuals already leaving you free to speed up you dialogue...🙏

[@alkavadlo]

Glad you found the info helpful. A lot of my listeners are not native English speakers so I try to talk slowly and clearly. 😀👊

[@penelopepitstop7748]

@@alkavadlo Oh alright then ..

[@mattnelson8325]

Who and what happened to Coach Wade? Pull back the curtain, please.

[@donrosas]

Why are you talking so slow

[@alkavadlo]

A lot of my viewers are not native English speakers

[@paulcarlson4230]

Consistently? Ugh haha

[@omarvaladez007]

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