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isolated technique

[ˈaɪ.səˌleɪ.tɪd ˈtɛk.niːk]
nounpl: isolated techniques
técnica isolada
1. An exercise or method that targets a single muscle group or joint in isolation, minimizing involvement of other muscles
The bicep curl is an isolated technique that focuses only on the biceps muscle.
O rosca direta é uma técnica isolada que se concentra apenas no músculo bíceps.
2. In medical or therapeutic contexts, a procedure applied to one specific area or condition without affecting surrounding tissues
The doctor used an isolated technique to treat the injured ligament without disturbing adjacent structures.
O médico usou uma técnica isolada para tratar o ligamento lesionado sem perturbar estruturas adjacentes.
Synonyms
single-joint exercisesingle-muscle exercisetargeted techniquelocalized method
Antonyms
compound techniquecompound exercisemulti-joint exercise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica isolada
Standard term used in fitness and medical contexts
São Paulo
técnica isolada
Common in gyms and physical therapy settings
Portugal
técnica isolada
Used in both medical and fitness terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

single-target approach
precision technique
focused method
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