| Isometric exercises have been used for rehabilitation | | | | pulling movements. They can be done against a wall, |
| of joints and muscles for some time now. The benefit | | | | doorway, sitting in a chair or any other situation you |
| of doing isometrics as opposed to using weights is that | | | | can think of. Also you may want to train the muscle |
| isometrics are done in a fixed position so no | | | | from two or three positions so you can gain strength |
| movement takes place, and there is no weight bearing | | | | for more of the range of motion. |
| taking place. | | | | There is nothing exciting about doing isometrics but |
| These exercises can be safely done daily and no | | | | they do have their benefits. Those benefits are |
| special equipment is required. For shoulder rehabilitation | | | | primarily for rehabilitation but now they are being used |
| for example, you can push into a wall like you are | | | | more frequently for regular strength building. Being that |
| doing push-ups in the standing position for 5 to 10 | | | | it is a non weight bearing exercise it can be done on |
| seconds. Side lateral raises can be done against a wall | | | | off days or light workout days as a supplemental |
| also, standing sideways to a wall just try to raise your | | | | weight training workout. For medical rehabilitation, your |
| arm outward against the wall. Depending on the injury, | | | | doctor can prescribe a set of workouts for you or if |
| you should apply as much pressure as you feel you | | | | you just want to take it easy from your regular |
| can do. | | | | workouts you can try them on your own. |
| When performing isometrics you can do pushing and | | | | |