For men looking to work out at home, a lack of equipment can require going outside the realm of exercises that are commonly used. Using exercises that require bodyweight rather than standard resistance such as weights or bands can be done virtually anywhere with great success. Isometrics in particular can be a great way to get a workout, with no equipment at all. This can be very beneficial for those who cannot get to a gym, cannot afford a gym membership at the time, or are on the road a lot staying at places that have limited gym equipment or none at all.
An isometric exercise still works your muscles even though there is no actual contraction. The actin and myosin filaments that normally slide back and forth during a muscle contraction do not move during an isometric. However, your muscles are still working as they resist the power of gravity in holding up your mass. Many yoga positions utilize the principle of isometrics. If you ever doubt the effectiveness of isometrics, take a look at an avid yoga practitioner and you will probably be convinced otherwise.
One of the best isometric chest exercises for men at home is the isometric pushup. For this position, one simply enters into the standard pushup position, and rather then moving down toward the floor, the person holds the position for a set period of time. During this exercise, not only will the large pectoral muscles be used, but also the anterior deltoids, triceps, and your core muscles. Many smartphones have stopwatches or countdown timers on them today. You can use this feature to time your hold and push yourself further in your workouts.
The isometric pushup can be done almost anywhere, requires no equipment, and will help increase low muscle tone throughout the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Try implementing it into your workout routine and you will notice improved results from this great isometric.