isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik 
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure
especially
: relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
2
: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant shortening of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic
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Holding a position in which your muscles are under tension is known as an isometric contraction.
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Amber Sayer, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025
These kinds of isometric movements build muscular endurance, or our muscles’ ability to keep firing over an extended period.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
The isometric view from classic MOBAs is present, as is a reasonably large roster of characters who all have a unique set of abilities.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
The isometric action-RPG (role-playing game) dropped Dec. 6 for consoles and PC for those who wanted to pony up $30 for early access to the game, which will be released in its entirety sometime in 2025.
—Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Amber Sayer, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025
These kinds of isometric movements build muscular endurance, or our muscles’ ability to keep firing over an extended period.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
The isometric view from classic MOBAs is present, as is a reasonably large roster of characters who all have a unique set of abilities.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
The isometric action-RPG (role-playing game) dropped Dec. 6 for consoles and PC for those who wanted to pony up $30 for early access to the game, which will be released in its entirety sometime in 2025.
—Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Isometric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isometric. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik
: of, relating to, or being muscular contraction of the kind that takes place in doing isometrics
Medical Definition
isometric
adjective
iso·met·ric
ˌī-sə-ˈme-trik
1
: of, relating to, or characterized by equality of measure
especially
: relating to or being a crystallographic system characterized by three equal axes at right angles
2
: of, relating to, involving, or being muscular contraction (as in isometrics) against resistance, without significant change of length of muscle fibers, and with marked increase in muscle tone compare isotonic sense 2
3
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