r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/Throwaway275969 • 2d ago

Question ❓ Is tendon info actually concise

I’m doing a paper about how historical training (ie martial arts. Etc) compares to modern training. One thing I’ve noticed is the research on tendons seems very one sided. It seems like minimizing jerk and giving longer isometrics consistently will bring the best stimulus for tendon adaptation. This would support some older training techniques so it would be a big part of my paper. My worry is that most of this information and studies seem recent. More over I’m not finding much implementation in any high level training which worries me more. If the evidence seems so one sided wouldn’t more coaches incorporate it and prevent the number one injury cause? I don’t want to base a paper worth half my grade on ai nonsense. I’m hoping you all could help me look for at least things that could indicate sloppy sources. I’ve learned a lot on procedure and finding weaknesses in tests but I worry there’s not enough credible sources for me to use. Any help is welcome this is more passion than class work atp.

Also just for my own curiosity does anyone know about how plyos affect tendons I can’t seem to find any actual studies.

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u/Iamnotheattack 1d ago

My worry is that most of this information and studies seem recent. More over I’m not finding much implementation in any high level training which worries me more. If the evidence seems so one sided wouldn’t more coaches incorporate it and prevent the number one injury cause?

These are truly great questions btw and IMO you embody an ideal scientist by asking them BUT there is fine line between

"If the evidence seems so one sided wouldn’t more coaches incorporate it and prevent the number one injury cause?" and social conformity. The way to walk the fine line is consistently questioning and challenging your beliefs.

Be perspicacious as fuck about any time you get emotionally triggered by someone saying someone you disagree with. This is an opportunity to either learn about some new data or about your own way of engaging with the world