Interesting!

Dr. Derek Austin 🥳

Sep 6, 2019·1 min read

Interesting! I’ve been using lighter loads in my training with good results for muscle size, so it’s fascinating to know that connective tissue adaptations may lag behind. Thanks Chris!

Dr. Derek Austin 🥳

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…o fatigue damage without the beneficial adaptations that occur after using moderate or heavy loads. Bodybuilders who prefer to use light loads may benefit from interspersing their customary training with regular training cycles of moderate or heavy loads to bring connective tissue stiffness and size to a level commensurate with their muscle size. When carrying out such cycles, using 3-second inter-rep rest periods may be optimal, as this will maximize tendon (and likely other connective tissue) adaptations.

Do we need to think about connective tissues when strength training?

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