Every week, I do a “kneeling isometric” for 30 seconds on each leg as part of my mobility practice.
It is amazing how much of a burn one can experience within just 30 seconds.
It’s similar when you are in a plank. Stay long enough and you feel your core burn.
Isometrics are hard because your muscles work intensely to stay in position. With no movement to distract us, we feel the burn immediately.
They test the mind as much as they test the body.
Isometrics are a great reminder of the fact that resilience and grit are not flashy. They’re often built with stillness, and the ability to stay present while enduring discomfort.
