This exercise targets: chest, biceps
For this exercise, you will need: no equipment
Stand in a relaxed position with the feet in a shoulder-width stance, and your back straight. Place your hands in front of your chest. Press both hands against each other, and hold that position for at least ten seconds. Relax and switch hands.
Tips:
You can either stand or sit to perform this exercise; just make sure your back is upright.
Focus on completely flexing your chest muscles the entire time.
Examples of isometric exercises include: push ups, chest press, plank, and calf raises.
Variation: Position an exercise ball between your hands and try to squeeze it as much as you can.
Breathe naturally. Isometric exercises can cause your blood pressure to rise, because people tend to hold their breath while performing them.
Beginners: Perform for at least 30 seconds
Intermediate level: Perform for at least 45 seconds
Advanced level: Perform for at least 60 seconds
For this exercise, you will need: no equipment
Stand in a relaxed position with the feet in a shoulder-width stance, and your back straight. Place your hands in front of your chest. Press both hands against each other, and hold that position for at least ten seconds. Relax and switch hands.
Tips:
You can either stand or sit to perform this exercise; just make sure your back is upright.
Focus on completely flexing your chest muscles the entire time.
Examples of isometric exercises include: push ups, chest press, plank, and calf raises.
Variation: Position an exercise ball between your hands and try to squeeze it as much as you can.
Breathe naturally. Isometric exercises can cause your blood pressure to rise, because people tend to hold their breath while performing them.
Beginners: Perform for at least 30 seconds
Intermediate level: Perform for at least 45 seconds
Advanced level: Perform for at least 60 seconds