Is heavy resistance training really better for tendon adaptation, or is strength training being oversold as a way to “target” connective tissue?

In this video, I break down what the research actually shows about tendon adaptation in response to resistance training and strength training. We look at whether tendons remodel differently with heavy vs light loads, what targeting connective tissue really means, and why many claims go beyond what the data can support.

I walk through a large meta-analysis on human tendon adaptation, explaining changes in tendon stiffness, Young’s modulus, and cross-sectional area, and why material quality matters more than tendon size alone. 

We also dig into subgroup analyses comparing high- and low-intensity loading, different contraction types, and training duration and I give my take at the end.

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