August 2020

VIEW HealthBit CL: Isometric Exercise Series #4 (Wall squats)

Key Isometric Exercises: Forearm plank Side plank (on forearm) Supermans/Womans Wall squats Wall squats Press your back and head up against the wall, legs in front of you hips width apart. Slide down the wall, bending your knees and lowering into a squat position, with thighs parallel to the floor and knees at 90 degrees […]

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VIEW HealthBit CXLVIV: Isometric Exercise Series #3 (Supermans/Womans)

Key Isometric Exercises: Forearm plank Side plank (on forearm) Supermans/Womans Wall squats Supermans/Womans Lie on your stomach with arms outstretched in front of you and legs behind you. Tighten abs and gently lift arms and legs a few inches off the ground. Be sure to gently lift the neck and head at the same time.

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VIEW HealthBit CXLVIII: Isometric Exercise Series #2 (Side Plank on forearm)

Key Isometric Exercises: Forearm plank Side plank (on forearm) Supermans Wall squats Side Plank (on forearm) Lie on your side in a straight line with forearm on the floor, elbow bent to 90 degrees and straight down from the shoulder and legs straight out  Keep feet stacked (or slide the top foot off so that

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VIEW HealthBit CXLVII: Isometric Exercise Series #1 (Forearm Plank)

Sometimes the most profound exercises are done by assuming a position and holding it. These are known as isometric exercises, those in which the muscle does not change in length nor does the joint move. Each week we will go over a different, key isometric exercise as well as modifications and challenges. Key Isometric Exercises:

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