Isometrics: The Exit Strategy from the Physio Loop

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Most people rush through reps, count to 12, tick the box, and wonder why their body keeps breaking down. Isometrics look like nothing is happening, but they build the foundation your body has been missing for years. In this episode, Rob breaks down how holding positions under tension can fix nagging injuries, break the physio loop, and build strength you actually keep. If you've been training hard but not training smart, this one's for you.

• What isometric contractions actually are and why most people overlook them
• Yielding vs. overcoming isometrics and when to use each
• The Arrow Paradox: why good movement is made up of moments of stillness
• How isometrics reduce pain by lowering the brain's threat response
• Why tendons love isometrics and how to use them for rehab
• Real client examples: from 20-second holds to 90 seconds, from decade-long back pain to training within days
• Isometrics and flexibility: why tightness isn't about short muscles
• PAILs and RAILs for expanding range of motion
• Common mistakes: treating isometrics as filler, waiting without intent, quitting too early
• Practical applications you can try this week: split squat holds, calf raise holds, push-up pauses, pull-up locks

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