isokinetic exercise

isokinetic exercise
/uy'soh ki net"ik, -kuy-/
1. exercise or a program of exercises to increase muscular strength, power, and endurance based on lifting, pulling, or pushing variable weight or resistance at a constant speed.
2. any specific exercise of this type.
[1955-60; ISO- + KINETIC]

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