isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik 
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure
especially
: relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
2
: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant shortening of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic
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The Japanese brand says that an additional 1 percent of sweet spot (on top of the already 7% larger sweet spot the isometric head shape has versus a traditional shape), thanks to changes in the frame’s structure, gives the racket the largest sweet spot in the lineup’s history.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In August, one of the exercises that Maria Mountain, founder of Goalie Training Pro in London, Ontario, prescribes for her goalies is an overcoming isometric, or a press against an immovable object.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Tunic’s isometric perspective is central to its construction, and curious players are often rewarded.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2022
Phase 2: Begin active rehabilitation of the ankle, such as movements to increase the range of motion of your ankle, isometric exercises to strengthen the muscles around the ankle and balance training to get your proprioception back in shape.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In August, one of the exercises that Maria Mountain, founder of Goalie Training Pro in London, Ontario, prescribes for her goalies is an overcoming isometric, or a press against an immovable object.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Tunic’s isometric perspective is central to its construction, and curious players are often rewarded.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2022
Phase 2: Begin active rehabilitation of the ankle, such as movements to increase the range of motion of your ankle, isometric exercises to strengthen the muscles around the ankle and balance training to get your proprioception back in shape.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Isometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isometric. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik
: of, relating to, or being muscular contraction of the kind that takes place in doing isometrics
Medical Definition
isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure
especially
: relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
2
: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant change of length of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic sense 2
3
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