Benefits of Isometric Training

Have you ever seen someone in the gym standing motionless like a statue? It's possible they could be in deep thought, but most often they are doing an isometric exercise. What is an isometric exercise? What are the benefits? In this episode, NSCA certified trainer Aaron Patterson explains what isometric training is, what the research says about it, and why you should incorporate it into your training plan. 

Aaron Patterson, M.S., NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CSAC, CTPS

Aaron provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, sport performance, and sport psychology including exercise technique videos, author interviews, and podcast episodes. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has over 11 years of experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS). Training primarily middle school and high school athletes, Aaron recognized the growing need for athletes to also work on their mental performance. It was then that he pursued his Master's degree in Kinesiology with a focus in Exercise and Sport Psychology to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. As a track and field coach specializing in jumps and sprints, Aaron is also a Certified American Sport Education Program Coach, and is a member of the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Aaron completed his Master of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Psychology, from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

Additional Resources

NSCA's Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition https://ecs.page.link/m3as4

Low Back Disorders, Fourth Edition https://ecs.page.link/gzump

Science and Development of Muscular Strength https://ecs.page.link/yZgVd

The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods https://ecs.page.link/hjh2w

Human Kinetics Journals https://ecs.page.link/t6jWz