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There has been a ton of inquiry on how to perform some of the extreme isometric positions.  I found a site on youtube whic covers the technique of some of the positions for you.  Kep in mind he calls them extreme slow but they are extreme isometrics.  Enjoy

Extreme Isometric Wall Squat

Extreme Isometric Lunge

Extreme Isometric Leg Curl- Use in place of Glute Ham Raise

Proper Glute Ham Performance

I hope seeing these videos helps explain the proper positioning and performance of the extreme isometric positions.  For the extreme isometric glute ham raise try to recreate the cues that Chris Korfist gives in his excellent video.  Pull up with the low abs, Fire the glutes to keep the hips locked.  Jold at 45 degrees.

Enjoy

-Alex

1. Ben says:

   November 11, 2009 at 11:46 pm

   Jay Schroeder talks about extreme iso pushup and extreme iso scap pullup…also what is the extreme iso standing hamstring?
2. evosite says:

   November 12, 2009 at 12:08 am

   the push up is held with your hands elevated and letting your chest sink between your hands. For example on a bench. You hold at the bottom of the push up position and pull yourself down using the muscles that would execute a row.

   The scap pull up is hanging from a pull up bar and pushing away from the bar. Like you are performing a shoulder press using your delts and traps. Push away as hard as possible.

   The standing hamstring is in an rdl position with your knees soft and back in NEUTRAL. Pull down with your hip flexors, keeping the back neutral and knees soft. Cross your arms and test your head in your arms.

   Hope this answers your questions,

   -Alex
3. titouflouis says:

   November 12, 2009 at 1:46 am

   hey Alex,

   when I saw the article title in your newsletter, I thought I would finally understand what’s behind extreme iso. Unfortunately, your article is only showing videos of good postures (I appreciate though), but nothing consistent about what behind extreme iso.

   I know the research on them is still lacking, but I’d appreciate if you could write an article about the science behind them.

   I still don’t get why being immobile can help us be faster, jump higher and be more explosive in our DYNAMIC sports.

   I know you wrote a fancy article, about the fascia being developed by extreme iso, and then being more elastic due to plyo training.

   What are your thoughts about all those?

   Thanks in advance.

   Louis
4. brandon green says:

   November 18, 2009 at 12:16 am

   Hello,

   Do extremely slow lifts have any of the same benefits?
   Brandon Green
5. evosite says:

   December 4, 2009 at 9:41 pm

   Hi Brandon,

   I had a very busy November and apologize for responding so late.

   Actually Jay Schroeder said in his most shocking interview that extreme isos are extremely slow movements, so yes they have the same benefits.

   Alex