The Ultimate Isometrics Manual: Building Maximum Strength and Conditioning with Static Training

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Advance Praise for The Ultimate Isometrics Manual Title Page Copyright Disclaimer Dedication Acknowledgements Contents How to Use This Manual Foreword Part I – Isometrics: The Science 1. Introduction: Isometrics - A Scientific History 2. Isometric exercises stimulate strength better than dynamic (moving) exercises 3. Isometric exercise is at least as effective as dynamic exercise for muscle growth 4. Isometric exercise is more efficient than dynamic exercise 5. Isometric exercise is less likely to incur injury, either chronic or acute, than dynamic exercise 6. Isometric exercise can be performed more frequently than dynamic exercise 7. Isometric Questions and Answers: The Current Science Part II - Isometrics: The Technology 8. The Isochain: The Ultimate Isometric Device 9. The Isochain: Design and Specifications 10. The Isochain: The 5 Training Modes Part III – Isometrics: The Drills 11. Warming Up: The Binary Method 12. Major Isochain Drills 13. Zero-Tech Isos: Static-State, Self-Resistance and Loadless Training 14. Cooling Down: The Binary Method Part IV – Isometrics: The Programs 15. Isometric Programming—The Ultimate FAQ 16. Programming Using the Modes 17. Alternative Isometric Programs Part V – Isometrics: Bodyweight Progressions – BY PAUL “COACH” WADE 18. Introducing the Isometric “Big Six” 19. Elbow Levers: Total-Body Control 20. Handstands: Gymnast-Like Shoulders and Balance 21. L-Holds: Superhuman Midsection 22. Back Levers: Elite Spinal Strength 23. Front Levers: Ultimate Hanging Power 24. Flag Holds: Titanium Lateral Chain Bonus Chapter: Isochain Plus the Weights? The Best of Both Worlds! Scientific References Back Cover