Question about isometrics

CrazyBoy · Post by **CrazyBoy** » Jan 10, 2006 07:27

Hi all, just got the book and got a question at the moment. I just want to find out if I must warm-up before isometrics, that's all. So, should I warm-up before attempting isometrics?

dragon · Post by **dragon** » Jan 10, 2006 07:35

If you're performing isometrics alone(i.e no other workout) then no,you don't have to warm up.
You may find it takes more sets/contractions at first to reach your maximum level of flexibility though.

Dragon.

mat · Post by **mat** » Jan 10, 2006 09:04

I'm sure that a warm-up is not strictly necessary, but I've found it does help a lot to to a some dynamic stretches and some deep breathing or light cardio to get the blood flowing and energy levels up.

I've found doing isometrics from cold can feel a bit uncomfortable.

Happy New Year,
Mat

DanBor · Post by **DanBor** » Jan 10, 2006 09:35

When i perform isometrics I do warm up a little (5-7 minutes shadowboxing or something, than 2 sets of dynamic stretches ) and when I start to sweat I perform isometrics. This works the best for me.

CrazyBoy · Post by **CrazyBoy** » Jan 10, 2006 13:42

Thanks guys! Well, I just got the book with the help of a good friend ( he's more than a friend, he's one of my intructors, thankx again) and was curious. Yesterday I tried, for the first time, the method in the book, without a warm-up, and felt good.
I asked this because I wanted to know how do you guys do. For example, I just did 2 sets of isometrics for front split and did them afterwards fully. I am very impressed by the speed of improvement.
The side split is a little tricky at the moment but hope for best results.
Thanx again!