MAINTAINING STRENGTH WITH MINIMAL EQUIPMENT

1/19/2022

By: Regan Quaal
· While most gyms are closed many of us are worried that we will lose the strength gains we worked so hard to achieve
· If you lack the required equipment to strength train during this time you are stuck at home equipment Overcoming Isometrics are your best option
· An Overcoming Isometric is a muscle contraction that produces maximal force with the intent of moving an immoveable object
· A studied showed that maximal overcoming isometric muscle actions recruit higher level of muscle activation than maximal eccentric or concentric muscle actions (1)
· Above are some videos of my favorite variations that you only need a towel for: Z-Press, Split Squat, Bent Over Row, Bench Press, Pullover, RFE Squat, Glute Bridge
· To implement these exercises in a training program perform 3-5 sets that last between 5-10 seconds each, build your intensity over the duration of the set so the final seconds are performed with maximal intent