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is there an isometric exercise which tones the body?
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Dr. John Mooranswered
Sports Medicine 38 years experience
All exercise: All isometric exercise tones the body. Isometric only means muscle contraction without motion. Like playing statue. Supermans tone the back surface and crunches with arms overhead tone the front surface. Good luck.
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