Tendons with Taylor Starch

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tendons and Human Performance
06:31 Understanding Tendon Injuries and Variability
12:32 The Complexity of Connective Tissue
18:06 Innovative Approaches to Tendon Training
27:55 High Intensity vs. Low Intensity Training for Tendons
30:40 Understanding Tendon Strain in Endurance Athletes
33:21 Connective Tissue Behavior and Injury Prevention
36:52 The Role of Genetics and Abnormal Connective Tissue
39:45 Assessing and Training Connective Tissue
43:11 Restoring Normal Connective Tissue Architecture
46:59 Manipulating Load, Length, and Time for Adaptation
50:40 Dynamic vs. Static Training for Connective Tissue
54:12 Integrating Multiple Training Qualities
58:52 Programming for Adaptation, Not Just Exercises

Takeaways

Taylor Starch has been in the strength and conditioning industry for about 15 years. His interest in tendons grew from personal injuries and working with military athletes. Understanding tendons requires recognizing their complexity and variability. Different tissues in the body respond to different types of training. Tendons need strain to gain strength and resilience. Training should not just focus on one position or angle. Low intensity durability is crucial for tendon health. High intensity repeatability helps in sustaining performance under strain. The bigger the base of connective tissue strength, the higher the peak performance. Innovative training methods can help address specific tendon issues effectively. Endurance athletes experience significant tendon strain but manage it effectively. Connective tissue behavior is crucial for injury prevention. Genetics play a role in tendon health and injury susceptibility. Assessing connective tissue is essential for understanding injury risk. Training should focus on restoring normal connective tissue architecture. Manipulating load, length, and time is key to adaptation. Static training is often overlooked in favor of dynamic work. Integrating multiple training qualities is necessary for performance. Understanding adaptations is more important than just knowing exercises. Progressive overload is essential for long-term connective tissue health.

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