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Nabisco · 08-04-2008, 09:13 AM

I'm a little confused with the idea of isometric "holds" while exerting maximum force for 6-9 seconds.

So I'm holding the bar on bench at the halfway point for 6-9 seconds? Or I'm holding a squat halfway down for 6-9 seconds? Thibs doesn't go into too much explanation on this.

**meksi** · 08-04-2008, 10:09 AM

My assumption here is it will get strengthen your lifts at the sticking points.The top and bottom points are generally the easier movements in most lifts.

Dr. Packenwood · 08-04-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nabisco

I'm a little confused with the idea of isometric "holds" while exerting maximum force for 6-9 seconds.

So I'm holding the bar on bench at the halfway point for 6-9 seconds? Or I'm holding a squat halfway down for 6-9 seconds? Thibs doesn't go into too much explanation on this.

I've only ever done isometrics on the full contraction (purposeful isometric 'sets') unless its at the absolute last rep, then I hold it where ever it happens to stop, the release slowly. I love it for calves and wide grip pull downs.

Dr. Packenwood · 11:21 AM

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Dr. Packenwood · 08-04-2008, 11:20 AM

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EasyEJL · 08-04-2008, 11:26 AM

seems so technical

Nabisco · 08-04-2008, 12:57 PM

I've done a little bit of researching and it seems that an isometric lift depends on the person suggesting it. For instance some advise holding the weight at your sticking point for the 6-9 seconds. Some advise you to push/pull against an immovable object. I'll just have to figure it out myself.

**NateW** · 08-04-2008, 01:05 PM

in addendum what is rockbox? is it something I need?

**NateW** · 08-04-2008, 01:05 PM

And in further addendum I just ordered Matt Furey's Combat Conditioning course. I have no intention of joining the military but it looks interesting and I think it would be a good way to change things up every once in a while.