19/11/2025
Your tendons are more powerful than you think. They get less blood flow than muscle and adapt slower — but with the right training, they become stronger, stiffer, and far more injury-resistant.
Why it works:
• High-strain loading (heavy isometrics or loaded stretch positions) increases tendon stiffness + structure.
Examples: Calf raises with long pauses, Nordic curls, Spanish squats, loaded Jefferson curls, weighted pike stretch, long-duration isometric split squat hold.
Research: PMC9768072.
• Low-load, high-rep movement improves circulation + matrix turnover to keep tendons healthy between sessions.
Examples: Skipping, light pogo jumps, tib raises, banded foot/ankle work, wrist warm-ups, shoulder IR/ER band reps.
Research: PubMed 31725362.
If you want a program that builds resilient tendons, not just bigger muscles, my online coaching gives you structured loading and recovery tailored to your tissue capacity. DM me or hit the link in my bio and I’ll build you a plan that keeps you strong and durable.
