Can Tendons Be Trained?

[@Movementgems]

Movementgems Elite is EXPLODING! Join over 13000 others and gain access to my app, programs, cash prizes, exercise tutorials, and the largest health & fitness community on Skool 🤝 Learn more in my Channel's Profile bio I hope by showing various tendon-dominant exercises that it makes sense that tendons can be trained and overloaded like muscles, ligaments, bone, and other connective tissue While tendons and muscles are different connective tissues, they are on the same continuum and made out of the same stuff. Tendons do get less blood flow than muscles, but in return are much stronger than muscles There is too much mystery surrounding tendons that I hope this post can help clear up - without the complicated language that’s usually included in tendon talk. I believe there is a place for that within a deeper understanding, but my goal on this account is to always bring these ideas to the general population. Everyone can win by having a basic understanding in this stuff Let me know if you have any questions below! #gym #fitness #health

[@chaseyourtale9647]

This actually explains those horriffic muscle tear videos that are so popular. You always see the muscle tearing from the bone at the tendon site, it's never a bifurcating tear.

[@Movementgems]

So true!

[@edgarhernandez7722]

Big word

[@ryangallagher6356]

That dip dislocated my shoulder......

[@Movementgems]

Haha I’ve developed quite a flexible dip over the years. That park has extremely wide dip bars - I call them chest snappers. Def not recommended unless it’s something you’ve build up to

[@alizaka1467]

How do you build up to it? Just try to reach a bit deeper every few weeks?​@@Movementgems

[@brendanwisniewski9435]

Because you have weak tendons. Because you don't dip deep.

[@anotherhairlessapewithanop7455]

@@alizaka1467yes you just answered your own question

[@MrEthan.]

Tendons aren’t part of a muscle, they’re a connective tissue that connects the muscle to bone. They are 2 different things that behave in 2 different ways. What most people don’t realize is that tendons grow waaaay slower than muscles, and don’t allocate time for them do to so. So their muscles are too strong for the tendons, and cause issues.

[@Movementgems]

Tendons are different things that behave different than muscles, and absolutely do grow way slower than muscles. But there isn’t a specific point where a muscle suddenly becomes a tendon like it’s black and white - as it’s a continuum of connective tissue. They actually call this the myotendinous junction where a muscle gradually becomes more tendinous. All interesting stuff!

[@MrEthan.]

​@@Movementgems yea, the tendon is meshed into the muscle in order to connect to it, if thats what you mean by "there isnt a specific point". but the tendon is not muscle, and muscle is not tendon. they are 2 completely different structures of our bodies. kinda like how you can have steak and steak sauce. the steak is the steak, and the sauce is the sauce, but they both work together to create a dish. the tendon is a connective tissue which connects the muscle to bone. by following your logic, that would mean that since the tendon also connects to the bone, that the tendon is actually part of the bone, which is false.

[@pumamanta1771]

@@MrEthan.let’s break it down to more elastin fibers lol

[@necro-claud6370]

You are right in your claim to false logic of author. Although he still delivers good advice.

[@facuuaf]

Tendons don't depend on end range as much to grow. You need slow & heavy eccentrics, or high intensity isometrics to produce collagen. Mid loads don't help them.

[@persist_123]

Plyometrics too

[@emailjwr]

I have horrible tendonopathy on 4 different tendons and it means I can't do tons of exercises. Treat them well! Don't make my mistakes!

[@Movementgems]

Sorry to hear :( I’m releasing some incredible free resources that may help with this in the next few days

[@emailjwr]

@@Movementgems thanks a ton man!

[@platano7531]

Ben Patrick has been talking about this stuff for years

[@Movementgems]

He has! That’s my mentor 🤝

[@williamgrierson4133]

That first weighted squat was stalling bad😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jawabumusic1260]

100 % Legit! I've been doing a lot of heavy partials to increase my Vertical Jump and my Patellar tendon is pretty much always aggravated whenever I do my jumps. I started doing full range Rectus femoris stretches and Deep Squat Holds (90 degrees and lower) and my knees feel smooth and the tendon pain has diminished drastically. I make sure I do an Active Isometric Stretch (meaning I'm actively pushing into the stretch) for the rectus Femoris stretches for each leg for 30sec x 3 Sets holds. I do deep squats for 45secs x 4 Sets holds (Actively pushing into the ground).

[@bleev9]

Thanks for sharing your insights man! Been working through some tendinitis in my hamstring (long head biceps femoris) and was wondering if you have any resources and exercises specifically geared towards strengthening that? Much appreciated!

[@jesusalvarado6856]

You’re a genius

[@Movementgems]

Why is that?

[@adili9427]

I've hurt myself quite badly during BJJ (Kimura done on me). Nothing im doing to target those rear delt areas are helping since it was an over extension. Do you have any resources to help? Also, this is a great video ❤

[@Movementgems]

Yes! Check out my shoulder videos by searching movementgems shoulders. Beef up your trap 3 raise, Powell raise, pullover, and external rotation. Hangs can help too. All must be started gently with super light or no weight, and pain free. I have more resources coming out walking people through these things!

[@Movementgems]

And thank you brother!

[@taylormiller-davies256]

What shoes do you have on there?

[@Movementgems]

Xeros!

[@mauri_andres01]

Is there any suplement to add for stronger tendons?

[@mijanulhaque5384]

How long does it take to strengthen and bulletproof your tendons? I've heard it starts after 2 months of training..

[@Movementgems]

It varies - but 8 weeks of consistent hard training can certainly do well

[@timtim-dv1yi]

Nice

[@PioterRArmia]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I heard isometrics are amazing for tendons

[@Movementgems]

Absolutely! And full ranges of motion :)

[@roborich7793]

Tendons

[@Movementgems]

Ya

[@lukepemberton3555]

How would you target strengthening the Achilles tendon. Just deep calf raises?

[@Movementgems]

Yes! And isometrics

[@xEliteTzy]

any exercises to strengthen tricep elbow tendons? I’ve been struggling with tendinitis for the past few weeks

[@MrEthan.]

Tricep exercises strengthen the tendons connecting your tricep. Remember, tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendon. If you have tendonitis, I don’t think training them will help a ton. Try giving them a little rest. But if you’re set on training, go lighter, and get a good warm up in to help lubricate the joints and everything.

[@Movementgems]

Floss band can also help when all else fails! It also may help strengthening the other side of this muscle, the brachioradialis, to alleviate potential overuse of that area that’s painful, to more evenly spread load around. An easy way to do this is with isometric, 90 degree, reverse curl holds. Lastly, consider strengthening your wrist as this will help build your forearm muscles in general - preventing an overuse of that tendon in the first place. Forearm strengthening is my first go to for clients with elbow tendinitis, and flossing is a last resort. All tools in the tool box. Check out my video “how to build wrist of steel” for ideas on how to build your forearms

[@nathanielcah7039]

I have had terible back pain for about 8 months now from deadlifting with poor form over time. After seeing many physios and a chiro with no improvements I left them and saw GP and got me to to a ct scan. Turns out i have a few issues: 2 small bulging discs, L4/5 grade 1 retrolisthesis and at L5/S1 bilateral L5 pars interarticularis defects with grade 1 isnthmic anterolisthesis of L5 on S1 with likely nerve pinching. Any tips with this speciific condition? I dont know if your a doctor but any tips on fixing this cause I also get inflammed right side etector spinae and left hip flexor which im guessing my body is doing to try conpensate for my pain. Any tips will be greaty appreciated !

[@Movementgems]

Of course brother. You should definitely continue to consult with a healthcare physician, I cannot give medical advice. I simply try to find what motions and movements that are possible pain free, and slowly increasing load, range, or intensity

[@BankBustaa]

I have been trying to train my right elbow tendon that connects to the tricep because it just feels like it's less stretchy than my left side. I've been doing dumbbell skull crushers and controlling the weight all the way down to full rom and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Any tips?

[@Movementgems]

Yes! I just gave a great respond to another comment covering elbow tendonitis. Check it out!

[@mauri_andres01]

Try JM Press

[@drsethranking5894]

so true

[@Movementgems]

🤝🤝

[@ethanjohnson3642]

Really healthy philosophy

[@Movementgems]

Always my good sir

[@LanGust8]

Dont ever do a bicep curl like that. It is ineffective and does more harm to the tendons than good.

[@ryanmaya9565]

Get your deadlift up to 500 and see what hapoens

[@Movementgems]

Haha if you google Andrew Elkhouly Usapl you’ll see I had a 578 deadlift in competition 😂 that was actually when I had the most pain and injuries. Now training my tendons and full ranges of motion have kept me injury free