isometric exercise

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Definitions of isometric exercise words

noun isometric exercise exercise or a program of exercises to strengthen specific muscles or shape the figure by pitting one muscle or part of the body against another or against an immovable object in a strong but motionless action, as by pressing the fist of one hand against the palm of the other or against a desk. 1
noun isometric exercise any specific exercise of this type. 1

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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