Training for Life
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Not exactly related to my current training (S&S), just something I've been wondering for a while and have a hard time finding a solid answer for. Also IIRC I overheard something related to the subject in one of the previous Original Strength podcasts and it left me thinking.
Let's say one puts on weight rather quickly by eating a caloric surplus and lifting heavy weights. Does the strength of their tendons and ligaments generally increase in tandem with the amount of muscle mass they put on, given that the individual puts on muscle naturally and does not specifically focus on hypertrophy (eg. not bodybuilding)? That said, would it be beneficial to do some higher rep bodyweight work for a period of time afterwards to further strengthen tendons and ligaments? I've understood that especially lighter, more high rep bodyweight training is good for tendon & ligament health.
Let's say one puts on weight rather quickly by eating a caloric surplus and lifting heavy weights. Does the strength of their tendons and ligaments generally increase in tandem with the amount of muscle mass they put on, given that the individual puts on muscle naturally and does not specifically focus on hypertrophy (eg. not bodybuilding)? That said, would it be beneficial to do some higher rep bodyweight work for a period of time afterwards to further strengthen tendons and ligaments? I've understood that especially lighter, more high rep bodyweight training is good for tendon & ligament health.