title: The Complete Book of Isometrics: The Anywhere, Anytime Fitness Book
author:  Erin O'Driscoll 
description: <b>Erin O'Driscoll</b>, R.N., M.A., is a registered nurse, exercise physiologist, and certified health and fitness instructor. She lives in East Islip, New York.
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  Presents 
  The Ultimate Guide to Starting 
  Isometric Training 
   
  By Paul "Batman" J.O'Brien  
  B.A., N.C.E.H.S., Dip. Acu., Cert Clin. Med., Dip. Adv. OBB, Dip. CHM, 
  M.AFPA., M.C.Th.A. 
   
   
   
   
  
   
   
   
  Welcome to The Ultimate Guide to Starting Isometric Training! 
  Isometric Training is by far, the most effective, fastest and safest method for building 
  strength and sculpting an incredible physique and in this detailed HOW TO guide ​I'm going 
  to give you all the tools you need​ to get in the best possible shape using this method of 
  exercise.  
  I’ve broken this mini-guide up into a number of sections. Each linked to below and you can 
  return to this index by clicking the return to top link after each section.  
  Contents of the Ultimate Guide to Starting Isometric Training! 
   
  1. What is Isometric-Training
  3 
  2. Why Use Isometric Exercise
  3 
  3. The Advantages of Isometrics
  15 
  4. The Disadvantages of Isometrics
  17 
  5. How Isometrics Work
  19 
  6. How to target different muscle fibers wh