How to Train for ISOMETRICS

[@markl7520]

This guy is strong as hell to be able hold those positions.

[@Ace-zb5xr]

5:27 wow! I thought 4-5 high intensity sets a session, once a week was enough after getting injured trying twice a week and now I'm finding out I need 11+ sets! Can't imagine how long it's going to take but at my next routine tweek I'll give it a go.

[@1m2ogaming]

If you feel pain in some connection tissues just go once per week the harder variation. I injured myself in the leg doing 1 leg squats while i was barely able to do them. Luckily helped me avoid the same with FL since i reduced the intensity before it happened. Also if you're low on time i can hightly recommend you to do Full Body workouts or opposite muscle workouts. For example you can do supersets with FL and Planche with 2-3-4 minutes break between the supersets.

[@mrsbootsworkouts]

Impressive core strength, thank you for the motivation!

[@mk204for45]

it aint core lol

[@juanmartinreborati7928]

Thanks Simon! I'm doing your intermediate program, which I love, but I'm struggling with the planche progress. I'll try some of this short duration isometrics and raises. Cheers!

[@Sanusifitness]

I love the way you take time and vividly Explain things, keep going Bro

[@walsky1]

This is a great explanation, clear and illustrated. Thank you very much. Looking forward to see more of these.

[@RP38245]

Just visit your channels, and viewed video 7 last years. Amazing your talent!

[@jaivir7758]

Great Content Simon! Keep it Coming!

[@frazebean5117]

I just realised Simon never does a full planche anymore. You're still a beast though man keep it up.

[@mrguyonweed]

Probably because the surgery

[@thomastoadally]

Excellent explanation of these differences. I will employ all you have explained. Thanks again for your indepth reports.

[@Lenny.Calisthenics]

0:54 OMG That is such a good idea for your wrists. I want to try that.

[@SimonsterStrength]

Mini Bars from BaseBlocks. They ship in a couple of weeks

[@frodolives6021]

Can we get an example for Planche? Pretty please? Thank you for the info.

[@1m2ogaming]

Btw in your opinion for strength gains is it important to train the upper back muscles with wide grip variant or shoulder width training is enough. Outside of aesthetics and muscle balance obviously. Currently trying to do 50-50 between both but before was doing 75-25 i think.

[@briand5047]

@ 0:46, are those parellettes not available yet? I don't see them on the BB website.

[@SubKamp]

Hi really like your videos Question…can I also use this method for The one arm chin up ??

[@sldenn5303]

Very good video! Love how you explain isometrics!!! 🥰

[@miskee11]

hi, just came to tell you there's a typo in the title of this video.

[@elitewarrior4230]

Ah yes

[@SimonsterStrength]

Thank you!!

[@Zzzz-lg3iw]

@@elitewarrior4230 what was the typo ?

[@miskee11]

@@Zzzz-lg3iw ISOMETIRCS instead of ISOMETRICS

[@noelanzalichi4909]

Great video as always!

[@mateuszszafraniec2555]

Hi. How long should I rest between sets of isometrics? And is there some difference in rest time between shorter or longer isometrics?

[@1m2ogaming]

The harder the sets are the more rest times you need. For strength sets you can go between 4-6 minutes(3-10 seconds tie. For normal sets you can go 2 minutes. And if something is really easy for you you can go lower than 2 minutes. Another approach is go on feeling.

[@TreStyles-tq4le]

Hi, i had a question. Can i use isometrics as a sort of finisher set after all my regular workout sets?

[@ajiteshverma]

Great information. Thanks!

[@LA-by6tl]

simon what are those adjustable p bars in the video please

[@garboghosh9770]

A video on how to increase hold times

[@billandbensfitnesschalleng8781]

Great video and information

[@stormranger528]

What amazes me is simon buying the cheapest squat rack out there and making the most out of it.

[@kostar500]

What brand of Parallettes are those?

[@nahummarkov9645]

Hey Simon, my elbows hyperextend, when I do straightarm exercises, should I fully extend my arm which makes my arm start to bend backwards, or should I hold a straightarm position? Thanks

[@margodphd]

I'm not Simon, but a certified fitness trainer nonetheless,and you should never, especially under load, keep a joint moving beyond it's natural range of motion,even if your tendons and ligaments allow it. It can be really dangerous and lead to further destabilisation of the joint and even dislocation. Whether it's genetic or a result of injury, it would be of benefit to add some exercises that help in stability of said joint - I would consult sport medicine specialist and physiotherapist, otherwise you risk doing more damage,and without individual assesment no proper course of action can be chosen. Stay healthy :)

[@nahummarkov9645]

@@margodphd Thanks for the reply. I think you're right, I was just a bit confused because you see the famous gymnasts that have hyperextended elbows lockout as far as they can while doing straight-arm exercises. Although, copying what they do isn't a good idea because they often sacrifice their body in order to achieve these feats of strength.

[@lock2821]

​@@margodphdI'm not a certified trainer like you but I disagree with your comment. From experience, I trained various straight arm elements with hyperextended elbows and never once had an issue, pain or injury and I'm not alone like the op said a lot of gymnast and calisthenics athlete perform statics with hyperextension. One key point is that you should not "rest" on your elbows but actually use your muscle to support during the hold, but that should'nt even be a concern as it's something that is done quite naturally. If you built straight arm strength progressively your tendons, joints and muscles should be prepared and that doesn't change if you have hyperextension or not, same way to train

[@RS-pn9wu]

I like simonster but he is like 5 cm tall

[@codecaine]

👏👏👏

[@МиленМаринов-щ4ы]

Thanks Simon for the wonderful video and the very good tips ! 😎❤👋👍🙏

[@SABARI95969798]

many coaches consider 1 reps equivalent to 3 sec so if prefer to work in 5 12 rep range is 15 - 36 sec in isometrics need to consider

[@SimonsterStrength]

This is one way to go about it but I don’t think it acknowledges some differences. One being that during dynamic reps, only for a small portion of the movement are the muscles truly challenged. For example, on the bench press, the sticking point is hard and the very top is easy (the muscles can basically rest when you lock out). For a 10RM, there maybe only be 15-20 seconds where the muscles are really working hard rather than the “equivalent” 30 in the isometric. This is why when you just equate for time under tension or use the 1 rep = 3 seconds rule, you may feel the isometric lacks intensity. I think 1 rep = 2-3 seconds is a useful loose principle and practical guide… but it’s not not a perfect science.

[@SABARI95969798]

Do you consider eccentric training also in these range

[@NordKristal1kristal]

Full muscles fitness

[@bruhwassup6781]

The only big youtuber that knows about stuff like full lever and planche. Rest of these big yt sissies talking best pushups to build chest 🤣🤣🤣. Great work Simonster

[@william6650]

I love you sir 😂 sense

[@terjeoseberg990]

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[@Arrumamalae]

🇧🇷😁🇧🇷 Hi from Brazil

[@maxwellanderson007]

This is not Isometrics. This is static exercises. Real Isometric Exercises were practiced by guys like A. Zass and Bruce Lee.

[@user-mi3oe2je9n]

What are some isometrics exercises

[@maxwellanderson007]

@@user-mi3oe2je9n What he shows in the video is static exercises. You just freeze and hold in one position. In Isometric exercises you try to push or pull unmovable or unbreakable objects. For example: Chain. It's not possible to break a chain, but by trying you develop powerful tendons. Type in KZbin or Google: Alexandre Zass, Bruce Lee or Bob Hoffman isometric exercises and you will find plenty of information.

[@CalisthenicsGuy27]

☝️🤓

[@sujitdhital6800]

1st commenter yaaay

[@mayurtirpude9367]

You're the only one

[@sujitdhital6800]

@@mayurtirpude9367 ofc I'm the only one You think 2 people can be first ?

[@adversecatalyst2190]

Thank you 🙂