Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun isometric_exercise

1 sense of isometric exercise

Sense 1
isometrics, isometric exercise -- (muscle-building exercises (or a system of musclebuilding exercises) involving muscular contractions against resistance without movement (the muscles contracts but the length of the muscle does not change))
       => exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout -- (the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit")