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The tendon lag

Strong enough isn't the same as ready.

PWe reviewed the research on it.Injuries, tendons and coming back

Hand-drawn diagram of framework 3, The tendon lag: Strong enough isn't the same as ready.
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Strength rises fast in the first months, mostly through the nervous system. Tendons change much more slowly. After any strength jump, hold the new load for weeks before adding leverage. Straight-arm skills need the longest hold.

How sure we are

P Evidence: promising. Good studies, but small or few. Use it and keep checking.

Sources

Kubo et al. 2010 · Lambrianides et al. 2024.

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