Tendon Training - Tendons Like Steel Cables!

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This video describes training methods you can use to strengthen your tendons. The result? Fewer injuries, greater maximal strength and explosive power.

When lifting weights you don't just train the muscles: you also train the bones, the brain, and - of course - the tendons. Training tendons helps to increase your ability to use your muscle power, as well as giving you more explosive elasticity. In fact, it may make sense to stop thinking in terms of muscle and to instead think about 'muscle tendon units' (MTUs). Did you know that a lot of your speed when sprinting comes from your Achilles tendon?

Tendon training first means building up strength and preventing injury so you're ready to start using big weights. Do this by tranining with volume and frequency. Eccentrics can also help.

After around 2 months, you will see structural change in the connective tissue. Now you're ready to start lifting heavier weights - using techniques like heavy partials to move more weight than you could otherwise, as well as explosive plyometrics and strategic stretching.

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