Tendon growth, or Tendofibrillar Hypertrophy, is a crucial factor in armwrestling, a sport that demands unparalleled tendon strength, stiffness, and resilience. The intense mechanical stresses inherent to armwrestling place exceptional loads on the tendons of the arm, wrist, and shoulder. As a result, tendon hypertrophy becomes a cornerstone for optimizing performance and … [Read more...] about Armwrestling’s Secret Weapon: Bigger, Stiffer, and Stronger Tendons
Tendon Hypertrophy
The Science of Tendon Growth: Principles for Strength and Resilience
Tendon hypertrophy, while not categorized by an established classification system or universally accepted naming convention, can be understood through the lens of localized adaptations. Tendon growth often occurs in specific regions, such as the insertion points at the bone-tendon junction or along the mid-tendon region, with these changes driven by the type and intensity of … [Read more...] about The Science of Tendon Growth: Principles for Strength and Resilience