Theyâll pay special attention to the arteries in your head. They may also order a blood test. Several blood tests can be useful in diagnosing temporal arteritis, including the following: A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin, or oxygen-carrying protein, in your blood.
Incline bench presses and chest presses put you into this position and can provide opportunities for isometric exercise. Choose your favorite or most familiar incline bench-press exercise, such as the Smith machine incline bench press, the level incline bench press or the dumbbell incline bench press.
Here is a 1 minute video that demonstrates the difference between isotonic and isometric muscle contraction if youâre a visual learner: Here are some examples of isotonic exercises that you can incorporate into your workout routine: Push-ups. Pull-ups. Crunches or sit ups. Triceps and biceps curls with dumbbells.