Ask Al – The Best Isometric Exercises for Gaining Muscle

Fitness Trainer Al Kavadlo shares his thoughts on how to use isometrics to build muscle

[RedDeltaProject]

So glad you've covered this topic Al. I've recently been making isometrics the greatest percentage of my training plan. It used to be about 80% dynamic and 20% isometric and have flipped that ratio around. But yes, movement is always key. Plus it's just a heck of a lot more fun!

[fluntimes]

Isometric split squats combined with push up holds in the low position is possibly the best isometric tandem I've tried for muscle. Throw in some hollow body holds and you'll get a great workout in a minimalist structure.

[joebeman]

I like handstand holds for shoulders. I'm at 1 min 30 sec trying to work up to 2 minute holds. Not sure if that builds muscle, but it sure seems to help injured shoulders get healthy again!

[ronbrockway]

I've been doing isometric exercises for my calves. Seems to be working

[mrsbootsworkouts]

Very amazing! Most of these are too advanced for me, but I"m working on my L-sit!! Thank you!

[michelebenedetti]

Thank you so much Al. My 27 year old son was diagnosed at John’s Hopkins let month for hypermobile Ehlers Danlos

[mehdiheidari]

For biceps I think isometric is very effective and I do in ab movements

[StefanOsfit]

I heard that the best way to build biceps is isometric hangs!!

So im with you brother!!

[fordtimelord]

When I go to Jim to do my strength training routines, I never seem to have time for abs. They were completely neglected as a focus point so about two months ago, I decided to do a two minute plank every single morning. After two months, I definitely don’t have a six pack, but I do notice additional definition and cut on either side of my stomach. I’m going to keep this two minute plank thing in my routine..

[youtubecreators]

Someone who perfected isometric training was the Mighty Atom, Joseph Greenstein. I recommend looking this guy up. He was a real mad lad...

[mickadatwist]

Consise and to the point. That's how explanations should be.

[transguywithmultiplesclero]

Great video :) Thx for talking about the timings for holds.

[tamashorvath]

I'm new to this channel. I've heard about the Kavadlo bros so I knew Al knows his shit but I didn't know how likable the dude was.

[philipm]

Really great video Al. I’ve actually been looking into incorporating isometrics, but I’m thinking that it should best be used as a supplement, Not an Overall core actio

[AsanakaWampawal-yknj]

Can i practice body weight pull up and push ups everyday one hour without rest at

[lawndogmoon]

I don't enjoy doing dumbbell internal and external rotations to keep my rotator cuffs strong. Can I replace these with ring pushups since the instability of the rings will strengthen the rotators?

[izzyBz]

Thanks for the video, it was educational and was easy to follow. I'm curious, do you have a title sir Al? Are you a personal trainer and are you certified for example nsca?

[OctoBox]

Great info -- quick question: "Do you speak to semi-deaf ESL elderly people a lot?"

I worked with elderly and would find my self using a slow very deliberate exaggerated enunciation speech type.

[Jhadar]

Personally I would only do isometric exercises for joint pain or if I'm doing ab exercises, I find isometrics to be a bit boring, so I usually do eccentrics instead

[Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach]

I’ve been a fan of you and the other greats in the calisthenic world your one of the early greats along with BRock, D.O.C., Giant, Slic Rick, Lord Vital aka Beast, Zakaveli too many to name I wish my man from Bar Talk was back !