Frequency of isometrics

Moe · Post by **Moe** » Mar 19, 2006 07:01

Another mystery needs to be solved!

I stopped isometrics for about 2 months now and the reason is a very disturbing pain in the hamstrings of both legs. I used to do them every other day and so I thought maybe my body will respond better If i do them less frequently. Latley I noticed im losing flexibility and am becoming more stiff...

So I am wondering is doing isometrics only twice a week little or does it depend on my body?

DanBor · Post by **DanBor** » Mar 19, 2006 10:27

Hi. So you're problably talking about isometrics for front splits. I can only share my experience with you. I currently perform just strenght exercises (front and horse stance) and relaxed stretches for hamstrings and adductors at the end. And I never felt better (=more flexible) I'm just about both splits, maybe if I push harder I could do splits but there's really no rush. I advice you to do the same (=no rush). Just do your strenght rutine, allways relaxed stretches at the end, occasionally perform isometrics to see if you are ready. You can also try isolated isometrics. I found out that deep front stance is excelent exercise for practising front split ( I think that was advice from CrazyBoy).
This is probably not an answer to your question, its only my experience, but I hope it is helpful.

Moe · Post by **Moe** » Mar 20, 2006 09:02

sorry for not making that clear, yes I was talking about isometrics for front splits. By the way, for the horse stance strength exercise you just stand in the stance for a set time?

And how do you prepare for the front split by the deep front stance...where should the tensing be done?

mat · Post by **mat** » Mar 20, 2006 09:22

Moe wrote:And how do you prepare for the front split by the deep front stance...where should the tensing be done?

Same as for horse stance - just maintaining the stance for a period of time will tense and work the muscles.

Mat

DanBor · Post by **DanBor** » Mar 20, 2006 09:31

Front stance - thigh of the first leg is paralel to the floor (or lower). Don't let the knee pass your toes. Rear leg must be completely straight (if you practise martial art front split). Just stand in the position and you will feel it in: adductors, buttocks, front and back of the thigs.

It is realy excelent exercise for front split, rules are the same as for the horse stance. Get out of the position without using your hands, just squeeze your butt and carefully get up.

wynnema · Post by **wynnema** » Mar 20, 2006 11:23

you just stand there as long as possible?

do you hold dumbells or justy rely on bodyweight?

CrazyBoy · Post by **CrazyBoy** » Mar 20, 2006 13:07

When I used the deep front stance as preparation for the front split, I did it using only my bodyweight. For me it worked and I guess you could try it while holding dumbbells.

DanBor · Post by **DanBor** » Mar 20, 2006 15:07

Yes, I use only bodyweight too, but I guess you can use dumbells. That would be more intense exercise, and than you probably can't do it daily.

CrazyBoy · Post by **CrazyBoy** » Mar 20, 2006 16:33

Yes. I know that bodyweight exercises can be performed daily. If you stop noticing any improvements, start using resistance. But for me worked without.

DanBor · Post by **DanBor** » Mar 21, 2006 03:10

I like to perform it with bodyweight only, cause I'm working on the concertration and bloking out the pain thing (like it has been discussed in topic about horse stance). So I don't perform it only for the splits, but to make it a part of my daily life (or almost daily).

CrazyBoy · Post by **CrazyBoy** » Mar 21, 2006 04:37

Still, it would be better to do also some strength exercises for the adductors. To help you bring the hips in a straight line, in the deep stance, as in the front split. you know how it is: if something has worked for me, it may not work for you. Osu!