TOP 21 Isometric Bodyweight Exercises

[@Criticalbench]

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[@cartergomez5390]

How much does it cost?

[@aranasdankus1735]

1. Push up 2. Wall push 3. Door frame push 4. Inward push 5. Prone W 6. Supermans 7. Arm curl 8. Wall sit 9. Squat 10. Stork 11. Seated leg extension 12. Curl 13. Glute bridge 14. Calf raises 15. Plank 16. Arm plank 17. Single arm plank 18. Hollow body hold 19. Side plank 20. V-sit 21. Leg lift (Just a reminder for myself)

[@Criticalbench]

👍 good stuff!

[@247crl]

This is awesome. As someone with serious joint hypermobility in the major joints of the hips, knees, spine, and shoulders, isometric exercises are my only option to avoid injury. Keep the isometric videos coming!

[@Criticalbench]

Glad you like them.

[@susansheppard9614]

Have same issue & isometric is best. Especially using door frame or wall to isolate shoulder joint (mine dislocates & hips) so this is perfect thanks

[@wilfordbrimley3319]

I honestly just came here to see if there were any Steamed Hams comments. I was not disappointed.

[@warriorseamonkey1693]

WilfordBrimley me too

[@supadupastrika36]

I came here to learn about proper exercise methods and i left quite properly impresed and satisfied.

[@palabrajot505]

You know! One thing I... Excuse me for one moment.

[@4LoveAndJustice]

Thank you man. Love that In God We Trust shirt too ❤

[@Criticalbench]

:)

[@baller8184]

I'll definitely add these to my workout to build pure raw strength and train like my idol Bruce Lee. Thank you, sir.

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome!

[@five5x]

I started to put some isometric exercises into my workout and man do they work. I stopped lifting weights for a few weeks just to see if I could get some muscle soreness after isometric exercises and I sure did. My lats today feel like I gave them a huge work out and all I do was laid flat against the wall, put my arms up as if I was gonna do a lat pull and push against the wall.

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for the feedback! Isometric exercises ARE awesome and are often underused.

[@ssheikh3598]

do u know any lat specific exercises

[@nexussever]

This video is fantastic! It is so nice to actually see someone doing these so we can see the correct form.

[@Criticalbench]

Nexus Sever Thank you so much! 👍🏻💪🏻😆

[@flowintofreedom4531]

I got 1 week ago a varicose vein surgery on both legs therefore starting today with some upperbody isometrics while lying down or walking. Standing, bending sitting is a no go right now... 😤 Thanks for the Ideas!

[@Criticalbench]

You're most welcome!

[@bartenderzzz]

That was a complete breakdown. Thank you so much 🙏🙏

[@Criticalbench]

You are so welcome!

[@suzeydelacey2945]

Hi, I was sent looking for isometric exercises as part of a treatment plan for rheumatoid arthritis. I was pleased to see there are several that a person with joint issues and swelling can do! Thank you

[@Criticalbench]

Your'e very welcome

[@got2go4word]

Awesome, just what I need, thanks sir!

[@CatAnd-ws4cr]

Thank you God bless great video happy new years 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you too

[@latinainwpb]

Great, thanks! I'll be adding several of these to my routine!

[@Criticalbench]

Awesome! Best of luck and let us know how it goes 👍

[@latinainwpb]

@@Criticalbench Ok,I will try to remember! I've been doing isometrics on and off for 2-3 years and restarted rather recently. I'm an older lady with low energy due to blood sugar issues and it's become hard fir me to do other types of exercises so Isometrics are perfect for me. For aerobics I do the 10 min. HIIT, usually on my gazelle or using just 3 lb. dumbbells but sometimes I don't even get around to do that regularly, but the isometrics give me a chance to do "something" that I can handle more often. I may not be in "great shape" (yet!) but I believe that at least I'm doing something positive for my health.😉 P.S. Thanks for the 💜. 😊

[@yourhotcom]

Just a thought. I have a suggestion for those asking 'how long' to hold each of the exercises shown. I have a pool side routine, with a partner, where the length of holding the isometric exercise is tied to the time it takes your partner to swim 100 meters at a 'maintenance speed' (not to exceed 150 seconds). I think that it's just a good way to mix static-dynamic routine for either the warm-up or the recovery phase of your workout. (ps: not a professional trainer and/or sports science graduate- just someone who enjoys swimming, bodyweight exercises, and watching videos posted by Critical Bench).

[@oasis9615]

Pancho Reyes it's an Albany thing.

[@RuthHenriquez1]

Thanks for the excellent instruction.

[@Criticalbench]

You are welcome!

[@PaulCoachWade]

Great vid. Love the old school isos!

[@sushant.280]

That's so important... thanks man.🔥🔥

[@Criticalbench]

You’re very welcome! 💪🏻

[@igalflint]

I have been practicing dynamic tension exercises since 1975 along with the exercises of Mcfadden, Liederman, Breitbart, Joe Bonomo, George Jowett, Prof Ittmann, Alois Swoboda, Don Athaldo, Maxalding, 10 different isometric methodologies using the extremities of the body or with the help of walls. , hallways, door frames, squeegee, ropes and towels. , as well as the methodologies of Marlon. Birch; Ultra slow movements (super slow motion) with extreme concentration imitating and simulating the most varied movements of Karate, shot put , discus throwing, javelin throwing, archery, rope climbing, tug-of-war, chopping wood, fencing, wheat harvesting, the same movements used in the gym when lifting weights or training with machines; When you go out Unlike a 100-meter dash, boxing movements are performed ultra-slowly, always maintaining great tension and intensity in the muscle fibers. In short, there are hundreds of movements that can be simulated in a simple way by means of slow and intense movements, while the muscle groups involved remain in great excitement from beginning to end, always accompanied by correct breathing. The exercises presented in the video are performed with low muscle tension and intensity. When you don't train with resistance or load, you need to replace it with intensity and muscle stiffness to achieve great and expressive results. This is the miracle of conscious exercises and movements performed very slowly. Finally, I created 140 new exercises and I mastered 70 different methodologies to do a total of 260 self-resistance exercises. (Self-resistance exercises). When I do push-ups on the floor or between two or three chairs, I also use the strength of my legs. In all types of exercises performed in foot, regardless of the methodology, the legs are always involved, present, conscious, under tension and do not only serve as passive support for the upper body. In this way, even if you train the upper body, the lower body is also involved and strengthens. This is called Grounding.

[@aquariandude3195]

Great video...Looking good, man

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks

[@73165134]

really excellent!!, basic at the same time deep.

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you

[@cllistings5914]

Good ideas. Lacking in the details... hold times, breathing...etc

[@Criticalbench]

This is in the description: Begin by holding each isometric bodyweight exercise for 10 seconds. Do sets of 3 reps at 10 seconds. From there you can add time OR add sets to make the workout harder.

[@michaellydon1659]

I use a isolastic movement by actually moving the muscle as if I have a weight in hand and using the free hand to keep pressure on,I'm 73 and it works for me.i think I made isolastic a word? LOL

[@kennethhogue2653]

I think you’re describing a version of self-resistance, a la Charles Atlas “Dynamic Tension.” I’ve been a Charles Atlas follower for years, and I agree with you: This type of self-resistance training is very effective.

[@jedihunter176]

*SEEEEEEYMOOOOOUR*

[@Skubulbunt]

jedihunter176 Superintendent! I was just stretching my calves on the windowsill!

[@kingjake41]

ISOMETRIC EXERCISE

[@justin_your_cousin9273]

That's not smoke it's steam. Steam from the steam clans were having. Mmmmm (rubs hand circular) steamed clams.

[@jedihunter176]

Plum Windmills is your username a Michael Rosen reference?

[@justin_your_cousin9273]

Why is there smoke coming from your oven Seymour

[@ShankarKumar-um7qw]

VERY NICE VIDEO BRO 👍

[@STBRetired1]

I put the playback speed at 2.0 so I may have missed the ROTATOR CUFF isometrics. You know, elbow by the side, elbow at right angle and push your hand out and away from the body and the reverse of pulling the hand in towards the middle of the body. Did I also miss the lateral raise to the side? While you're in the doorway, put your arms down by your sides and against the door jamb and push. There's usually a reverse exercise that can be done for such exercises, too. But, that # 5 and Superman # 6 are killers for me.

[@thebarbender1423]

very helpful video sir... m just starting out in isometric training. ...thanks a lot 💪

[@Criticalbench]

Let us know how it goes!

[@KO-eq7mq]

The best vid online . Thx.

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks a lot!

[@InvestBetter.]

Nice list

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks!

[@inglesconalan5360]

Thanks for this

[@Criticalbench]

My pleasure!

[@Hugo-xj2mj]

Thanks man

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome!

[@novakattila]

Well Criticalbench you are an odd fellow, but you exercise a good ham

[@chriswilson5471]

huh? We are an "odd fellow" but we exercise a "good ham".....translation?

[@thedahaka4544]

it's a meme...are you living under a rock?

[@davymachinegun5130]

Look up "steamed hams" on KZbin.

[@novakattila]

I'm from Utica and I never heard anyone use the phrase "Steamed Hams"

[@AgentFortySeven47]

Oh not in Utica, no it's an Albany expression

[@vasilecamja9644]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome 😊

[@karenkeller5866]

Thank you for sharing. I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and for my age it’s pretty bad. Do these exercises help build bone mass?

[@Criticalbench]

Exercising and great nutrition will help with bone density loss. Being female one of the best things you can do is include weight training exercises to help prevent/ slow down bone density loss. Check out this video for a great & simple to follow dumbbell workout: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGike2Ojjqdml6M

[@pierinifitness]

Great video; how about a handstand hold against wall for those who are capable?

[@Criticalbench]

Thank and as for the handstand . . . go for it!

[@AMIREMTIAZIKOLVANGH1999]

Thanks a lot ❤❤❤❤❤man ❤❤❤❤

[@jessym220]

excelent!!!..I going to practice......thanks...

[@sriramvellore8140]

The exercises mentioned in this are great !! and btw what are the number of reps i have to follow for each ?

[@azzedinealiafan3490]

very good and informative, will try to incorporate some of these in while doing my planks, but how long would you hold each exercise for??

[@Criticalbench]

Awesome! If you're new to these exercises try holding for 30 seconds working up to 60 & 90 second holds.

[@azzedinealiafan3490]

ok thnks :-)

[@JESUSELCAMINOALPADRE]

Hi, very informative. If is not too much to ask could you name the muscles you are working on please?

[@shanthie100]

Thanks for the exercises. Yes, would like to add some of these to my routine. A point I missed in the video was, how long should I hold each posture for?

[@theunassumnglocalguy5441]

6 seconds

[@shanthie100]

@@theunassumnglocalguy5441 Thanks.

[@dennispickard7743]

The unassumng local guy 20 seconds or your wasting your time

[@BigBoaby-sg1yo]

@@dennispickard7743 yes mate I agree , but you should not start at 20 seconds as to begin with the power drops off after ten seconds- you need to build up to 11 seconds then 12 seconds -so on and so forth .

[@KAGARAKIS]

you are awesome thanks!!!

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you

[@Padmaja5]

God bless you

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks. You too!

[@littlemanhuerta4442]

Very helpful

[@black7jesus]

Can you create a workout so we can do it together? Thanks

[@Criticalbench]

Please follow along with any of the 100's of videos we have here on our channel

[@hichamamar7061]

very good vidéo. thanks guy

[@delvis7842]

I have wicked arthritis in my neck. Are there some of these I should avoid? I have a 4 year old boy, I'm in my 40's, and I need to do something to get in a shape besides "round"!

[@Criticalbench]

All of these should be fine for you, just proceed with caution and if anything aggravates it, just back off and move on to something else.

[@fanaticrocker]

I loved it😍

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you

[@oasis9615]

Why is there smoke coming out of your oven, Seymour?

[@jordanmay8677]

DatHungriBoi That's not smoke, that's steam. Steam from the steamed clams we're having. Mmm steamed clams!

[@thedahaka4544]

-eeh -superintendent i hope you are ready for mouth watering hamburgers

[@thedahaka4544]

MahaerHD - Memes and KZbin Poops! No! I said steamed hams. That'swhat i call hamburgers

[@AgentFortySeven47]

You call hamburgers steamed hams? Yes, it's a regional dialect. Uh-huh, what region? Uh, Upstate New York. Really. Well I'm from Uitca and I've never heard anyone use the phrase steamed hams? Oh not in Utica, no it's an Albany expression. I see

[@uniqueusername677]

You know these hamburgers are quite similar to the ones they have at Krusty Burger.

[@dynamiclumbersolutions]

isomateric action, that is where it is at, baby!

[@jayvb8466]

Peter Zejda Fitness for boxing too?

[@oasis9615]

Peter Zejda Fitness no it's at the windowsill

[@stephenowen1644]

Ugg, I hate the music.. otherwise, a great video, very helpful, thank you!

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you for watching!

[@uriallon]

What does פדה mean?

[@akshat2380]

Can we perform them before weight training

[@TheRealMrsMVP]

Upper body door frame push is impossible when you're short. Lol.

[@Criticalbench]

That would be a challenge

[@TheSilverJet]

How long should i hold each exercise for? Thanks

[@Criticalbench]

Start with holding for 30 seconds and increase by 10 seconds with each round

[@TheSilverJet]

@@Criticalbench Thanks mate

[@ali7ossam872]

After I did the inner press I had a terrible pain in my sternum , can someone tell me what is it and how to fix it

[@jameswende9237]

Foot

[@erickeegan5999]

Any isometrics for the lats?

[@msj9736]

이런운동들로 근비대가 가능할까 궁금하다

[@awsomeslayer1]

Like the background music in your videos. Where do you get these soundtracks from?

[@oasis9615]

abhishek upamanyu the steamed hams

[@savagecoconut1735]

I do some of those. How long do you hold each

[@Criticalbench]

Start with 20 seconds and work up from there.

[@ralen6872]

Is this good for people with hypertension

[@mohamedshoaib8692]

ra len ...no increases your high blood pressure levels and could leave with migraines

[@kidstarsmusic]

How long do you recommend you told and sets?

[@Criticalbench]

Time based 3 -5 sets depending on your strength level

[@montaellis2860]

Nice

[@somthinwrong]

Well Critical bench I made it, despite your directions

[@Criticalbench]

Glad to hear!

[@LegalBabby]

What’s the name of the music in this video? Anyone?

[@lorigardner5380]

So I wander how long each isometric exercise should be held for exactly?????

[@makkytarjama7349]

i think 10x30 seconds for each muscle group

[@oasis9615]

Lori Gardner up until when Chalmers walks in the kitchen

[@frazbro27]

Bruce lee recomends 6 to 12 seconds

[@jacks4028]

How do I do the hollow rock?

[@joesielskisr4911]

How many seconds for the chest

[@GoogleUser-en9dh]

Please make a video on isometric follow up part 2

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for your feedback

[@mancaveandgaragedesignsrec1492]

How long we holding these poses?

[@Criticalbench]

Start with 30-45 seconds working up to 60 seconds

[@kenmcfann8128]

You saved my marriage

[@josephdreddfull]

How long do you sta still?

[@havokclan7952]

Hmm can this help with armwrestling?

[@Criticalbench]

Only one way to find out I suppose : )

[@СнеснеиИохсну]

Isometric training = strong body and power arms power armwrrstling TRUE???

[@Criticalbench]

Yes

[@sourcetext]

For the best results....I think you hold them until you cant stand the pain , start shaking like your being electrocuted , your balls fall off or you die from a heart attack. No pain... No gain is the law of nature. guardiantext.org P.S. The wall pushing really works ....now i have a new address ,a better view of the park and my kids don't have so far to walk to school. Love you all💗

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you for your feedback

[@latinainwpb]

That "no pain no gain" concept is outdated and very dangerous. Of course, I'm sure you were exaggerating for fun. It is generally recommended to hold each position from 5-7 seconds (but I've seen up to 10 seconds) and to do just 2-3 sets.

[@javotrujillo5664]

Yeah man!

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks

[@raizo-ftw]

Cool exercises but I'm angry that you didn't link the background track >_

[@folksurvival]

That's a stupid thing to get angry about.

[@nephiilim]

watching this while doing wall sits

[@Criticalbench]

GREAT!

[@mancaveandgaragedesignsrec1492]

Does Dom Mozzetti approve this

[@manishvishwakarma3976]

Aweosme

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you!

[@BiGTiMeANiMe_X]

dammit,can i get the bg track? its fire

[@TheRequester45]

I was working out for years thinking I was a hard gainer however the truth is that I was then tried an Agoge Diet, and started getting faster results and much better results.

[@dianalivingconsciously9013]

No need for music........it's distracting.

[@LegalBabby]

What’s the name of the music in this video? Anyone?

[@frazbro27]

Darude sandstorm