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Sam Hopes

Isometric vs isotonic exercise: Which is better for building strength and muscle?

Woman against grey backdrop performing a bicep curl using a dumbbell with left arm

Your muscles can experience isometric and isotonic movement during exercise, but what does that mean, and which is better for building strength? 

If your goals are to stimulate muscle mass or increase strength and endurance, you can do so with or without lifting weights. You can also use a mix of isolation vs compound exercises — exercises that isolate a muscle group versus ones that target various muscles together. But did you know your muscles don’t need to change length to get stronger?

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