Overcoming Isometrics: Isometric Exercises for Building Muscle and Strength (The Grind Style Calisthenics Series)

Very easy to read and make sense of. I worked through the book in my room in just about 20 minutes and my body says “give this a 5 Star review” so I comply. It’s so simple you wonder why you haven’t been doing it. But you haven’t.... I really did begin to notice over the decades of weight training that something is not quite working....ya I can do a lot and be in shape but the more I read about the neural component of strength the more I’ve come to realize this dimension needs more focus. It’s not just about muscle strength....and so I highly recommend this book. Absolutely worth a buy. We’ll done Matt. By the way, after you read this, you’ll probably get “enervated” enough to go searching for more info on neural muscular proficiency. This book will lead you right into Cal Dietz Triphasic Training.... That book is hard to read and follow, extremely geeky. This one here is a great foundational read for Dietz. Just my rantings...I see a connection.....anyway, good one here. Get it!

Static Isometrics is a new concept to me. I am in my mid-seventies and since my mid thirties I have exercised hit & miss. In my thirties I was in excellent condition, hitting the free weights four times a week. Of course, that conditioning is long gone. Because of my age and wear & tear, I have no desire to pump iron again. I’m sure it would do more harm than good. So, I purchased this great book and am going at it three times a week. Matts back story is a great read. The details on how to perform the moves are easy to follow. I already feel physically and mentally better and I’ve just begun the journey into Isometrics. Buy this book, follow the instructions. I believe you will be pleased.

Good information

Very excellent book on Isometric exercises. I own and use the Worldfit Isometric band and use it religiously along with self resistance isometrics. The mind-muscle connection cannot be overemphasized here. It is a direct key to development that all other books on the subject omit. One small thing I believe the author left out is Isometrics only make a muscle stronger within a 15 degree radius of the angle you are doing the hold. Therefore you need to do all holds at 3 places: fully extended, midway, and peak contraction. You only receive the full benefits of the holds in that way. Otherwise, this book is invaluable.

This is a very fast read. Most of the pages are illustrations on how to actually do the exercises. I've been doing isometrics for about 35 years. I think I have read every book on the subject. This one added information not available in other books. The author is right, Isometrics activate the nervous system. These exercises create a stronger ability to contract the muscle. A strong isometric contraction is the hardest work your muscle can do. The book also offers several hybrid exercises that involve an overcoming isometric contraction coupled with a yielding isometric hold. Do these for 30 seconds and feel the burn. Something I haven't seen in other books on isometrics is how to do a squat that amplifies the tension, using an inexpensive strap. Well worth the price of the book alone. These are several exercises for the core, and for the legs that are generally lacking in other books on the subject. At the end of the book, you get sources for a few pieces of equipment that will make the exercises easier to implement. But you can just use a towel or a rope if you like. If you do these exercises, you'll notice that your muscles get really hard when you flex them, and you get a moderate increase in size, with a greater increase in strength. These exercises are also useful if you have an injury you need to work around. I'm glad I bought the book.

My bachelor's degree is in exercise science. This author knows what he is talking about. If you want to include isometrics in your exercise routines, or want to use them exclusively, this book is a perfect guide.

I have long been an advocate and practioner of Isometric exercise for the past 45 years. Like many reviewers I have read and continue to read almost everything written on Isometric exercise. But Matt's take on overcoming Isometrics and his keen insight has helped give me a fresh perspective that translated into better workouts so vital to my health, strength and fitness in my 61st year of living on this planet. His emphasis on neuromuscular proficency is worth the purchase of this book as well the the kindle edition. The illustrations clearly demonstrate each exercise. It's a plus that he uses the worldfit isotrainer for most of the exercises. I bought two of those after seeing his review on his RDP youtube channnel before he published this book. Matt's committment to helping people understand sound principles of exercise without being enslaved to dogmas that hinder and delay progress in fitness is most commendable.

The book was okay. Well written. As far as isometric exercise, I get more out of doing yoga.

Very useful exercises

Its written well for understanding. Not too long, coming straight to the point. I‘ll definitely adding it to my dynamic routines.

Está bien para aquellos que quieran ejercitarse con ejercicios isométricos. Una buena cantidad de ejercicios explicados en el texto.

The book provides detailed instructions on how to correctly perform isometric exercises, ensuring that readers can derive the maximum benefit from each workout. "Overcoming Isometrics: Isometric Exercises for Building Muscle and Strength" offers an innovative approach to isometric training with clear instructions and a variety of exercises. If you are willing to invest time and consistent effort, this book could be a valuable tool to improve your strength and build muscle.

Excellent instructions with straightforward explanations and motivational reasoning