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Glad I can help. Simple but not easy!!

Haha probably not by much. Maybe an inch. Worth experimenting though. Would never do with a client as the yoga blocks aren’t the sturdiest

IG is Scamponept ! Thanks for the comment

This is the Isophit Strength Kit and can be purchased on their website

Interesting point! I had not considered the strength implications in rowing. I can imagine an isometric regimen would be great for that sport, given the change of direction at the joints and sudden isometric force generation. Not sure if you follow the NFL, but many of their athletes have chosen to cut weight and get lean for this season (e.g., Lamar Jackson).

@@heyheythrowaway lmao I’ll do isometrics in a cave if needed

I have a blueprint in mind for how I would DIY this product. I’m curious to see your final product. Shoot me an email once you’ve completed it!

It absolutely builds muscle. It creates mechanical tension and metabolic stress. The only factor it's missing is muscle damage which has been shown to be less effective in stimulating hypertrophy. Anecdotally, isometrics builds lean muscle fiber and makes you look more cut. If you want size, eat a lot and have intense, short isometric contractions.

@@scamponept isometric builds muscle at a measurably lower rate than concentrics or eccentrics... across many studies... consistently... Where is your PHD? Where are your sources? This video seems like nonsense for nonsense sake.

​@@davebuikema4119 The research is inconsistent. As mentioned in this video, I do isometrics for more reasons than to build muscle. Also, as mentioned in the video, some points are research based, some are anecdotal and my own theory. Resources are every where out there if you take the time to look it up. Thanks for commenting.

Need the algorithm to shift in Isometrics favor

Would love to see someone develop and sell a brand new Nautilus circuit using cams and bring Nautilus back to relevancy.

@@scamponept I was in the best shape of my life when I was 20 in 1979 and going to a Nautilus gym. This was right before the gym craze began, so it wasn't too crowded and I could go through the whole circuit at one time. I now have a home gym and do what I can, but it doesn't hit all the muscles. We're in a rural area and the local gyms are mostly cycles and treadmills.

@@scamponept Totally agree. A lot of older people like myself who used this equipment would love to see it. We need another Arthur Jones.

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Couldn’t agree more. I get fired up to do a set to failure on a nautilus machine

Yes sir. Try it out. Wildly efficient

I agree with a towel being effective. I’m not sure if a towel would help with adherence to a program. We have a hard enough time as a society sticking to exercise, would a towel bring enough engagement?

@@scamponept It does because the way you lock it close you cannot move it at all but still exert the same force of an unmoving object because it locked in place. You could also do stuff like wrap you bed sheet around your legs, so you strapped up and try to break free.

Isometrics does the least amount of damage to the tissue so you can train in this way more than any other protocol. However, to keep it from getting stale or boring, I recommend 1-2 times per week. I do a Monday Isophit set and a Friday Harambe System or Nautilus Equipment. That’s it!

You can injure yourself doing any exercise with any machine. I wouldn’t consider it “dangerous”

Awesome. Follow up with your experience using the Isophit!

I have been fortunate to not experience much pain with any style of exercise. With that said, Isometrics just feels different in the joints compared to everything else. The connective tissue feels fortified after a set of iso's. I have gotten feedback from clients that they feel more upright (even taller) after a set of isometrics. What is your experience? Or the reasoning for the question?

Do you have any tools for static training like the Isophit or the Isomax?

@@scamponept I have diy tools. I bought a large chopping board that I use as a base under my feet, than I have gymnastics rings that I pass underneath the board and grab it with my hands and I use it in the same way you would use an isochain. I don't have a dynamometer connected to it though. I tried for 6+ months to do isometric training but I could barely maintain my strength level and I could not really benefit on improvement in terms of strength.

@@fabchi4597 when you refer to strength level do you mean dynamic exercise? If so, how many days per week are you doing dynamic training?

@@scamponept yes exactly I couldn't improve on my dynamic exercises after 6 months of training isometrics and dynamics combined. I had a birth ofy second child and I could only train 20/30 minutes at best but daily. So I combined 10 minutes of isometrics with 10 minutes of dynamics where I pointed more at a metabolic type of stimuli. My idea was to do strength with iso and endurance with dynamics in that short time. It was also an attempt to maintain as much work capacity as possible, I infact used to do lots of 10 minutes emom on basic bodyweight exercises, such as pull ups, dips and pushups. However I would have expected my one rep maxes to also improve due to the isometrics maximal effort but it just stayed at the same level. Something that I was doing was for example: isometrics pulley followed by a pull up emom 10 minutes. Similar thing with pushing. My isometrics were one exercise 3 angles 6 contractions of 6 seconds, 15 seconds rest

@@fabchi4597 you have a good protocol with isometrics. 6 sets of 6 seconds is shown to cover all the bases. My suggestion would be to lower your dynamic volume and frequency to only 1-2 workouts per work. Additionally, do the best you can to take your dynamic sets to muscle failure. Your body is getting used to the daily stimuli and not seeing enough threat to adapt. Increase the intensity, lower the volume, let the body recover and go at it again. The law of adaptation states the body’s response to a stimulus decreases over time if the stimulus is repeated. You want to avoid this.

Thank you for the comment! Im happy to hear you're considering isometrics. As for burning calories with isometrics, if done right, you can burn the same, if not more calories from doing isometrics compared to weight lifting. Do a leg press isometric for 45--60 seconds and you will see how intense it can get. You will feel muscle engagement while your respiratory system will be heavily stimulated. In general, for weight loss or maintenance, a simple calorie reduction and isometrics will be the right formula. If you do try isometrics, please share your experience!

@@scamponept Hey, thanks so much for your reply and insight. I'll follow up after a few months once I can see how I'm progressing over time.

Thank you brother. Keep crushing it. We’re knocking at the door!

Appreciate that brother. The magic is in the editing 😂

I have not used Harambe platform but I’d imagine it would hold up the same if not better than Isomax. Good idea for the chest press. I normally use a bench for it but that would work just fine.

@@scamponept Thank you so much for your input! I appreciate it!! 😊

I would not go 100% with the bicep curl on Isomax. The moment arm and muscle torque in this exercise put a huge demand on the biceps so be careful. If you take it lightly, it will make your biceps feel great and probably help your injury.

@@scamponept Thank you so, so much! I was at a loss, so that is super helpful and encouraging! I greatly appreciate you, and I’ll be watching your unbox video before mine arrives!! 😊

Great question. Isophit. 100000 of exercises and will grow with you over time. Thanks for the question.

@@scamponept, You're welcome. Thank you for answering. I really appreciate it.

I mean let’s say you did 1/3rd of that. do a deadlift, front squat, row, press, chest press, shoulder press, curl, calf raise, Tricep extension, front raise.. 45 seconds x 2 sets. That would I assume be one hell of a conditioner as well as mass builder.

@@joshb7740agreed and may not even need 2 sets. I’m going to try something similar to this. Heck I was gassed after 5 exercises

@@gs300tx I have done 45 second sets on Isomax but not 30 exercises worth. Sounds very hard but I’m interested in trying. I would have to get 30 variations on the Isomax which I think I can do!

I don’t know. I get a huge pump from Isometrics especially doing the Isomax. It’s great for both!

Enjoy the Isophit. It is extremely versatile. I give my best effort each workout on the Isophit and let science take care of the rest! Let me know what you think of the workouts

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Great explanation of failure. I use failure principles with myself and others with Nautilus equipment.

wrong!!!! Mr. Scampone is spot on - the problem is that most people who go to the gym won't even go to failure let alone try Isometrics - they coddle their muscles with 5 sets of 10 reps which actually does very little as far as mechanical tension - which is now being absolutely proven to be the only stimulus to cause hypertrophy and strength in the muscular system!!!! Don't believe me - research Chris Beardsley and those who like him!!!!! Also research Hebb's rule and old time strongmen and what they did to increase strength!!!!!!

Damn, you right.

the world is my gym

You can do a lot with that low bar. Deadlifts, hip abduction, crunches and pikes, front raise, pullover. Go for it!

For sure! Is harder than looks

You don't know the half of it... I just started working out again after getting this machine and this thing is 100% no joke. I almost regret not having worked out before using this. After each session, I am maxed out.

Yes it’s just a DIY foam mat I had laying around. Isophit does sell their own version of this on their website.

My man. Thanks for the comment and I hope you’re keeping up with Harambe!

I’ve never done BJJ but I did get in a wrestling match at a 1 year olds birthday party with a Dad and I felt as though isometrics helped immensely.

@@scamponept The best NOGI grappler in the world, Gordon Ryan, and his coach, John Danner, have voiced their opinions about the importance of isometric strength, especially as you get older. That might help in some research. I am in the beginning of strength training again. I am starting off with sessions with isometric training, then strength and hypertrophy. I am going to try that for the rest of the year and see what my body looks and feels like.

@@scamponept Hahahaha. That's great!

Yes